Many fans of Firaxis were eagerly awaiting the next masterpiece following the release of Sid Meier's Civilization VII. However, the initial feedback on Steam has been overwhelmingly negative. Players are vocalizing their dissatisfaction with the game's clunky interface, outdated graphics, and an overall sense of being unfinished.

At the time of this post, the game has garnered over 1,000 reviews with a disappointing score of 37%. User Cool CGI Dog, who spent approximately 1.5 hours playing, expressed their frustration:

The game feels... so blatantly incomplete after just a few minutes, especially by Civ standards. The resource icons look like they're from 1998, the interface is terrible, and everything is extremely sloppy.

There isn't any discernible care, which is something I didn't anticipate from Firaxis. This is a far cry from the release of Civ VI, which was a complete mess. At the very least, Civ VII's interface needs a total visual makeover to at least partially justify its outrageous $70 price tag. With this game, Sid Meier himself slapped me around and spat in my mouth. I also didn't agree to it.

Another player, WillNever, who spent about 2.5 hours in the game, added their critique:

The interface appears and feels as though it was designed during the alpha phase of development and hasn't been altered or enhanced since. Although the new mechanics are intriguing, it is not worth the effort to navigate this awful interface. To make the game enjoyable, months of tweaking are required.

A common sentiment among reviewers is that the game was released prematurely and is in dire need of substantial improvements. The $70 price point has been particularly contentious, with many players feeling that it does not reflect the current quality of the product.

Fans of the series remain hopeful that the developers will heed the feedback and release updates to address the issues, thereby restoring the game to its expected standard of excellence.

The Civilization series has always been celebrated for its quality and meticulous attention to detail. While fans are optimistic about the future of the seventh installment, they believe it currently falls short of the franchise's storied legacy.