I find most games in this genre reach a peak when everything becomes ok and the challenge of maintaining an expanding populace becomes hassle free. Not with Banished. It's a constant juggling act, trying to match the in flow of your resources to the people and their needs. Things can take a drastic turn for the worse when this equilibrium isn't met. It's a wonderful mixture of a village builder, city management and survival game. I love designing my little town and watching my people go about their business and managing, but the pressing issue of villager death keeps you on your toes. Buy this game :)
