My mom bought me this game when I was a kid, it was bundled with Pharaoh + Cleopatra. Out of the two games I definitely liked Pharaoh more. Caesar 3 is a less refined version of Pharaoh, although that is expected since this game came out first. I always felt that the game was too difficult and moved way too quickly. It's very hard to keep up the pace. I particularly remember things catching on fire way quicker than in Pharaoh. But maybe I just sucked at the game...
My mom bought me Pharaoh + Cleopatra around 20 years ago when I was just a kiddo. I immediately fell in love (especially since Ancient Egypt was one of my main childhood obsessions) I think despite being such an old PC game it's aged wonderfully well. The graphics are stunningly beautiful and have stood the test of time. And no matter how often I play it throughout the years, it still holds up. Whenever I start up a scenario I end up spending hours building my new city. There is a lot of micromanaging the economy, resources, employment, etc, but it's a very fun way to kill time. Building monuments, particularly the large pyramids, is incredibly time consuming but it's absolutely worth it for the end result. There is no feeling more satisfying than completing a grand pyramid complex. If you're looking for a game you'll constantly be returning to over the years, this may be the game for you. I hope you love it as much as I did!
I started playing Rollercoaster Tycoon as a kid when it originally came out, and even after twenty years it still holds up as an excellent game. I am still learning new things about how the game works, which is a testament to how much love and thought was put into the game's development. I've been taking the time to learn about finance management and better coaster building which has made for a much more enjoyable and rewarding experience.
