The perfect sequel this is not, but then nothing can truly beat Caesar 3.

Still, many improvements are made that greatly reduce stress and increase enjoyment.
No longer are labor slums needed to provide distant buildings access to the workforce, nor gatehouses to act as pseudo-roadblocks.

I would say my favorite changes are the ability to build aqueduct into defensive walls, fountains working much more effectively than a tacky area of affect, the set all option in storage units, greater market control, and not needing to fear pleb housing upgrading to patricians and destroy my entire employment structure without notice.

The 3D engine is nice, too.

The perfect sequel this is not, but then nothing can truly beat Caesar 3. Still, many improvements are made that greatly reduce stress and increase enjoyment. No longer are labor slums needed to provide distant buildings access to the workforce, nor gatehouses to act as pseudo-roadblocks. I would say my favorite changes are the ability to build aqueduct into defensive walls, fountains working much more effectively than a tacky area of affect, the set all option in storage units, greater market control, and not needing to fear pleb housing upgrading to patricians and destroy my entire employment structure without notice. The 3D engine is nice, too.