Empire building can be a seriously addictive process.
This sequel offers a number of new features, although the standard formula of playing through over 6000 years of evolution in turn-based form hasn't changed. They've completely redesigned the interface to make it much snappier to use, plus the micromanagement of cities has been cut down, so you spend less time piddling around making little adjustments and more time looking at the overall strategic picture. In general the gameplay has been honed to an even finer level. All rights reserved.