I like railroad management games and the highly positive reviews made me purchase this one. I had very high expectations, but boy... after more than 3 hours of playing the frustration level rises. I can't get routing right, signals don't do what I want them to do. I know it's my own lack of understanding of the system and hopefully this grows, but a little more clarity in the tutorials would be welcome for me. Maybe it's because of my age... the younger will certainly pick it up faster.
Maybe it's because of my age of 67 (...) but I like managerial games that have a slow pace, so you can peacefully look around and admire the details of the graphics, animation and interaction of the different objects and subjects. In that respect Citadelum is a perfect game. I like manuals, but alas there is no manual. Luckily the short tutorials are very clear and they can be consulted whenever you like during the game. After you feel you are in control the Gods may intervene and destroy much of your good work. The way this is worked out is very original and the next time you make sure you have temples to worship them and pay them tribute. I'm certain the level of difficulty will rise and my enjoyment will be tested, but for now... a wonderful game.
