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Why are players upset with Civilization 7? Join us as we break down the key issues plaguing the game, which has led to the negative response.
Fans of the real-time strategy genre were eagerly waiting for the launch of Civilization 7. However, several issues plaguing the game’s launch have left many disappointed at the state of the title. Here, we’ll break down some of the major complaints of the player base, ranging from unoptimized UI to unimpressive enemy AI and more.
Civilization 7: Why Are Fans Upset With the Game?
The following are some of the biggest gripes that players seem to have with the current condition of the game.
- The user interface seems to have been downgraded for consoles
- Lack of considerable maps
- Missing staple features of the series
Now, let’s go through each of these to gain a better understanding.
The User Interface Seems To Have Been Downgraded for Consoles
At the moment, the most distressing aspect of the latest iteration in the Civilization series is the UI. Most players are complaining that the UI looks like it was created for the consoles and then lazily ported to PC without any extensive changes. So, you may experience a janky UI, which is difficult to navigate. You could have trouble finding the information you seek about your civilizations.
Besides that, players report that the Civilization 7 UI constantly bombards you with notifications that appear and disappear automatically. So, if you fail to read what each of the notifications says, you’ll be left in the dark about the state of your civilization. For a game where constantly monitoring the societies you build is key, these UI issues can be a deal breaker.
Go through our guide on where to spend gold in Civ 7.
Lack of Considerable Maps
The game’s UI isn’t the only major issue plaguing the game. Players are also feeling disappointed by the lack of considerable map choices. Also, they have very few advanced options to set up the game, unlike the earlier games in the Civilization series. While the developers may plan to add more maps in the future, fans feel that there are just too few maps available in the title at launch.
Missing Staple Features of the Series
Another major issue is that the game lacks many of the basic mechanics that players used in previous Civilization games. For instance, your settlers do not have the ability to explore darkened map areas and automatically settle suitable regions. Civilization 7 players are also struggling to find quality of life features, such as the ability to rename their cities.
Initial Ratings for Civilization 7
At the time of this writing, the Steam ratings for the game are mixed with 15,000+ reviews. The user score in Metacritic also mirrors this sentiment, with just a 4.0 rating out of 10. Interestingly, the Critics Score is a much more respectable 8.0 on the same website.
It remains to be seen whether the developers will address the issues that players have pointed out. And we may see future updates fixing most of the problems to deliver an engaging strategy experience.
Also check out all playable civilizations in the game.
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