I'm a big big fan of this game!
I understand that a lot of people were dissappointed that this game was not as in depth as the other civ games.
If you buy this game expecting to be able to control the minutest detail as to how much you think your nation should spend on repaving roads and what colour you think your military advisers shirt should be then you will ultimately be dissappointed.
But for me i think this game has perfectly captured a way of allowing to massage my inner nihilistic despot without having my fiancee leaving me and my boss firing me for sitting up till four in the morning because the russians have invaded my capital again!!
Each time i play it it's different and my ps3 is still a virgin internet wise so god knows the different possibilities of scenario that can be downloaded ...for free!!
If you enjoy turn based games that can be challenging but still have a full and functioning love/social/working life then i think this game is perfect for you!!