Civilization 7 Already Has Negative Reviews On Steam, But The Developers Have Heard Fans' Pleas
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.
Fortunately, Firaxis is working on fixes for fan's issues with . In a Steam news post, representatives of Firaxis say they've been reading all the recent Steam reviews, and are developing improvements across three key areas. Its top priority is improving the UI, making it more intuitive and easier to read at a glance. It's also working on commonly requested features, such as co-op and hotseat multiplayer. It also promises various "" improvements in Patch 1.1.0, which is scheduled to come out in March, including bug fixes, balance tweaks, and AI improvements.
It's a promising statement, butthose pretty words will need to translate into action to placate leagues of unhappy fans. But even the most negative reviews, like xXx_Gwenyth_xXx's, end on a positive note. "" So
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