SimCity Societies is not a great game. Pretty much every review out there shows this. There is no depth to it, no substance. But still, it has its strengths. For one thing it is incredibly detailed and beautiful to look at. It has no real 'campagin,' but there is a fun in and of itself in simply building an authoritarian, smog covered dystopia. I choose to view Societies not as a game so much as a tool. A fun tool. But a tool. So it's worth your money if your a casual gamer looking to kill the odd hour. But otherwise, keep your money and spend it on something else.
Have you ever wanted to create and manage your very own society? If so, you need to wait for that game to come out, because Simcity Societies is all about placing a few buildings and push a few buttons here and there.... Read Full Review
The reason I play the other SimCity games is because I enjoy the micro-managing, city building, with it's humourous take on realism. Not only is it about balancing your budget, but it's about planning for pipes and power... Read Full Review