Played an individual campaign and came to the following conclusions:

- Gameplay is obviously similar to Civilization V
- Graphics have been altered with slight adjustments to mechanics.
- Districts have been introduced which is a new mechanic allowing combination of constructions into one tile instead of city based like that of V.
- Amenities and Housing are essential; the need to build is a consistent factor throughout the game, more so than fortifying through armies.
- HUD has become more complex, but after reading through some articles about the game became very clear how to operate the new mechanics established in the HUD.

All in all, the game has become slightly more complex with the ideal to allow the player to become more engulfed in the actual run of a city. Combat hasn't been altered, but the negotiation tabs have... Less options yet more information.

If you're a fan of the series; i'd recommend as like Civ V, I'm sure i'll find myself losing many a hour playing this. If you're relatively new to the series (Only having V for a short period of time), i'd recommend putting many more hours into V, and eventually upgrading when the game has some form of discount against it.

Played an individual campaign and came to the following conclusions: - Gameplay is obviously similar to Civilization V - Graphics have been altered with slight adjustments to mechanics. - Districts have been introduced which is a new mechanic allowing combination of constructions into one tile instead of city based like that of V. - Amenities and Housing are essential; the need to build is a consistent factor throughout the game, more so than fortifying through armies. - HUD has become more complex, but after reading through some articles about the game became very clear how to operate the new mechanics established in the HUD. All in all, the game has become slightly more complex with the ideal to allow the player to become more engulfed in the actual run of a city. Combat hasn't been altered, but the negotiation tabs have... Less options yet more information. If you're a fan of the series; i'd recommend as like Civ V, I'm sure i'll find myself losing many a hour playing this. If you're relatively new to the series (Only having V for a short period of time), i'd recommend putting many more hours into V, and eventually upgrading when the game has some form of discount against it.