UI is a bit rough, but it still feels like a true Civ sequel. Lots to discover. Will update as I play more as I've only scratched the surface.

Between this, MTG Arena, and Hearthstone (and the countless others that haven't made too much of a splash) the online TCG space is getting a bit crowded; that's not a bad thing though as I feel these 3 games are each different enough to satisfy anyone interested. Is Artifact the best of the 3? I'm not sure yet but I'm definitely intrigued.
As for the monetization; I feel like it's fine as long as you know what you're getting. You just have to treat this game more like a physical game; unless you invest the money, you will not be able to own every deck in the game. That's okay though. The stakes incentivize players to actually play the game.