Civilization 7 has had a bit of a shaky start, with many early adopters criticizing the game's overly streamlined UI, some of its new Age-related mechanics, and a handful of other issues. But having a mixed reception on launch is nothing new for the Civilization franchise. The last few Civ entries have gotten a lukewarm reception from fans at launch, and that reception has gradually grown more positive over time as Firaxis has continued to add new content to the game and refine its core mechanics.