has met with some negative responses, but developers at Firaxis are already working on a fix. The latest installment in the long-running strategy franchise has made several changes to the formula, some apparently more popular than others.
While many of these changes exist to make the game easier for newer players, may have alienated some of its longtime fans as an unintended result.
But 's devs promise they're on the job. A review by Steam user xXx_Gwenyth_xXx addresses numerous issues with the game, but the reviewer's main complaint is that the game feels unfinished — or, more accurately, that "" They cite numerous missing features, like an obfuscating and incomplete UI, where important information for their game isn't readily visible.
Other features are outright missing, including the ability to automate explorers, queue selections on the tech tree, or customize the map in pre-game advanced settings.
is the first game in the series to release simultaneously on PC and consoles. In short, doesn't feel like a complete Civ game in its current state — and this one reviewer isn't alone. It currently has a Mixed rating on Steam, which, compared to 's Very Positive, and 's Overwhelmingly Positive, isn't great.