Civcity: Rome (PC)

Herald rating: * * *

Pros: Excellent graphics make you want to zoom in on your bustling towns to see what's going on. Civilisation franchise to give a satisfying degree of depth.

Cons: Without the globe-conquering agenda of Civilisation or the scale of Sim City, CivCity: Rome soon runs out of steam.

Verdict: Will appeal to Sim City fans who like to sit back and watch their creations grow, but draws too heavily on its influences to stand on its own merits.

Censor's classification: PG