Though this game is far from polished, far from perfect, and most certainly not like any other game in the franchise, if you take away all those facts and look at it for what it is, a charming, snappy, and entertaining game, you can easily enjoy it. Though I much prefer micromanaging everything in my city, this game leaves you without the constant irritation of relying on taxes and fluctuations in those taxes and allows you to enjoy your sims being happy with what they're doing, or miserable in their little, simulated lives. This game gives you hundreds of more options that were not available to you in previous SimCity games, and the social energies aspect is a new view in games that I have not seen before. Though I will miss the Region building, and was desperately hoping for that aspect in a more advanced game like SimCity Societies, I believe I will be able to enjoy this game as is. I don't recommend this for any die-hard SimCity fans, though I do recommend it to anyone who is new to the franchise.
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
