I would recommend to any fan of the genre. My first entrance to this genre was Banished, and subsequently Planetbase. I sunk 100+ hours into both game, and have already sunk the same amount into this game. I have played two "complete" games, and intend to play more in the future to better apply the strategies I have honed. Pros: - Visually great (NOTE: I play on the highest settings) - Great blending of strategic and tactical aspects - There are many paths to success. The various combinations of sponsors and professions allow for unique playstyles to emerge. - The game is captivating. The first day I played it, I didnt go to bed and played it for nearly 20 hours straight. Cons: - Super (Ultra?) micro-management. This is somewhat of a Pro (for me), but will be very off-putting to many. - There is no "end game". At some point you just have to call it quits and start a new game. - There is no way to auto-accept trade offers that match your trading pads. This is VERY annoying, and makes you want to stop offering trades after a while.
