From a veteran of one of the greatest city builders of all time (Caesar series, pc), I say this game is decent. Its beautiful, sure, but the gameplay is decent, not amazing. EDIT: This game has become increasingly fun and rewarding for me. I change what I said. This game IS amazing, it just takes time to appreciate it all. There is a strategy aspect, and you can really see a difference when you make smart moves. Loving the game.