answer:I have not played it, nor do I plan to, not just because of the bugs and server crap, but also because the game itself is not up to spec. – I despise the forced online connectivity for no reason. There is no reason to force a single player game to always be online, save games and leader boards can be synchronized with the servers on demand, otherwise there is no reason why you should not be able to save them locally. – It is small. Part of the appeal of Sim City was the ability to create huge metropoleis, now all you can build is tiny square villages. I have no interest in that. – It is dumbed down. I liked the aspect of having to build the powerlines and the water pipes yourself. Summa Summarum: I will either stick to Sim City 4 or CitiesXL. Screw Maxis and screw EA for another ruined franchise.