Banished

[Hiro]

The game itself seems interesting, but a bit dreary. I like a good management sim, but this doesn't' seem hugely compelling.

i reckon that description could probably apply to most city building sims. they tend to appeal to a rather niche market. Sort of like the Football Manager series.

took your advice though and i've got TB vid playing in the background here at work

[Vixremento]

This game looks awesome. I have it but I'll admit that it intimidated me so I figured I'd watch a few "helpers"...you know - just to get the jist.

Anyway I watched a few from this dude and found it rather enjoyable.

[Clive Woofer]

It's not a very deep game, so if you're expecting something like the Impressions series of city-builders (Pharaoh/Zeus), this probably isn't for you. Unlike those games, this game isn't so much about city building as it is about getting your townsfolk to survive. Once you've got them to a point where they can easily survive, you can stop worrying.

[Crzwaco]

It's not a very deep game, so if you're expecting something like the Impressions series of city-builders (Pharaoh/Zeus), this probably isn't for you. Unlike those games, this game isn't so much about city building as it is about getting your townsfolk to survive. Once you've got them to a point where they can easily survive, you can stop worrying.

And then you lose 600 villagers And your city dies.

[Clive Woofer]

Easily remedied. Just don't build in clumps and natural disasters won't be as devastating.

[Tsar]

It's not a very deep game, so if you're expecting something like the Impressions series of city-builders (Pharaoh/Zeus), this probably isn't for you. Unlike those games, this game isn't so much about city building as it is about getting your townsfolk to survive. Once you've got them to a point where they can easily survive, you can stop worrying.

Now those were the best city building games in my books.

[DarthMol]

i reckon that description could probably apply to most city building sims. they tend to appeal to a rather niche market. Sort of like the Football Manager series.

This is actually a pretty big niche, 5th most played game on Steam.