I found this game last year, quit for a while, then came back. Before, I didn’t quite grasp the sheer amount of strategy involved because my level wasn’t high enough. Now I’ve been playing for approximately 2–3 weeks since restarting (my main city is lvl 46 and I just unlocked trains!) and all I can say is WOW. This game is addicting asf lolThe early game starts off pretty simple, but the further you progress, the more systems, upgrades, resources, and layout decisions you have to think about. There’s always another goal to work towards, and the massive map gives the game a really satisfying sense of long-term progression. It’s relaxing because you can play at your own pace, but there’s still a surprising amount of planning involved.I also like how the game raises awareness of environmental issues through the actual gameplay. One of my main goals rn is reducing pollution as much as possible and restoring the environment. Watching the wasteland slowly become cleaner and more developed is genuinely satisfying.The game is moderately F2P-friendly, at least as of right now. Obviously, there are a LOT of upgrades that require gems, especially many of the quality-of-life ones, and it gets more and more grindy as time goes on. However, you can still earn gems by playing, and a lot of the premium buildings can be obtained through events, so progression doesn’t feel completely locked behind spending money.In terms of ads, they don’t really shove them in your face. A lot of the pop-ups can be hidden with one click, and the rewards for watching ads are usually worth it—especially the chest ones—so I genuinely don’t mind watching some to support the game. The ads feel optional and useful rather than annoying, which is honestly rare for a mobile game.There’s also a great community surrounding the game, with people sharing strategies, layouts, discoveries, and advice. Overall, it’s a very good experience with WAY more depth than I originally expected. Definitely worth trying if you like idle games, city builders, exploration, or strategy games.