Satisfying and fun.
Gameplay is fun as you have to have granaries and the like before you attain the resource you are collecting, the progression from a feeble peasant to a noble leader is indeed enjoyable, and has some funny story commentary.
The in game animation isnt the best, but forgetting that (which you will) is in line with the game itself, a promising game that falls through on several aspects:
1.Lack of variety
2. Doesn't immerse player enough.
3. Poor unit controls (workers)
4. Confusing for new players.
Good things:
1.Tax system and popularity are very fun to toy with.
2.Building stuff is fun as saving up for it.