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Fans are smashing Civilization 7 on Steam: The game is being heavily criticized

by Nathan Mar 16,2025

Fans are smashing Civilization 7 on Steam: The game is being heavily criticized

Many Firaxis fans eagerly awaited another stellar entry following the release of Sid Meier's Civilization VII. However, initial Steam reviews paint a far less enthusiastic picture. Players are overwhelmingly critical of the game's dated visuals, clunky interface, and overall feeling of incompleteness.

At the time of writing, the game boasts over 1,000 reviews, averaging a dismal 37% positive rating.

User Cool CGI Dog, after roughly 1.5 hours of gameplay, summarized the experience succinctly: "The game feels…so blatantly incomplete after a few minutes, especially by Civ standards. The resource icons look like they're from 1998, the interface is atrocious, and everything feels incredibly sloppy. There's a distinct lack of care, which is shocking from Firaxis. The release of Civ VI is worlds away from this unfinished mess. At the very least, Civ VII's interface needs a complete visual overhaul to even partially justify its exorbitant $70 price tag. This feels like Sid Meier himself slapped me around and spat in my mouth. And I didn't consent to that."

Another player, WillNever, echoed these sentiments after 2.5 hours: "The interface looks and feels like an alpha build that's never been updated or improved. While the new mechanics are interesting, they're completely overshadowed by the awful interface. Months of refinement are needed to make this game enjoyable."

The prevailing consensus among reviewers is that Civilization VII launched prematurely and requires substantial improvements. The $70 price point is particularly contentious, with many players believing it doesn't reflect the game's current state.

Series fans remain hopeful that Firaxis will address the considerable feedback and release updates to rectify these issues, restoring the game to the high standards expected of the Civilization franchise. The series has always been synonymous with quality and meticulous attention to detail; fans are confident that the seventh installment can eventually live up to that legacy, but not in its current form.

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