Pax Dei launched into Early Access today, but its grand entrance was overshadowed by the sheer disappointment of its initial player base. Upon release, the game was bombarded with negative reviews, resulting in Pax Dei receiving a "Mostly Negative" status across all reviews.

At first glance, Pax Dei seemed to offer a magical world that could only get better with its promising sandbox mechanics. However, technical issues such as rubber banding and a lack of content caused a wave of outrage among fans. Considering that Pax Dei also carries a hefty price tag, many early adopters felt a deep sense of frustration as they had high expectations for the game.

Overall, the $40 price tag was a stumbling block for many, if you read the reviews. Players felt it wasn’t justified for a game in such a rough state. Reviews like “Not worth the $40 starting price yet” became a common sight among the sea of downvotes on Steam.

Performance issues were also evident. Players reported issues with lag, desync, and rubberbanding, even on high-end machines. Content was another major disappointment, with players complaining about the need for meaningful activities beyond base building and crafting. "For such a large MMO, there is very little content. It seems focused solely on zergs," one review read, highlighting the feeling that the game failed to deliver depth and variety. Getting Flint into Pax Dei was one of the more difficult tasks in the game at launch, which spoke to the lack of features in the game.