Imagine Earth

I had wanted this game for ages and finally got it for a decent price. It really isn't what I thought it was. It's not really a colony builder as such it's more of a plunder the planet as quickly as possible before your competitors do it first. You build "cities" and the people generate income in the form of taxes but the main aim is harvesting resources and selling them for profit. The problem is that you are doing exactly the same thing over and over and over, there is no depth to the game and it's really repetitive. For me there is no replay value and once it's completed it will be uninstalled never to be played again. If you really want this game buy it when it's on offer, like 60% off or more. Sadly I have to give it a thumbs down.

The game itself is serviceable, but it’s buried under relentless, kindergarten-style moralizing about sustainability and anti-capitalist themes. This heavy-handed approach completely undermines what could have been an otherwise enjoyable experience—and is by far its biggest flaw.

It's not a colony sim it's open ttd alpha-centauri. They could probably sell more copies marketing the game as what it is.

Imagine Earth is one of the best city builder strategy games I've ever played, ESPECIALLY when it comes to using a controller. It is so hard to find a strategy game that has good controller support and it's clear that the team put in the time and effort to get the controller support right. It works like a charm on Steam Deck and it's buttery smooth on desktop. I can't recommend this one enough if you like city builders or want a strategy game you can relax to and enjoy with a controller. Even without combat (which you don't need in every game), this one is a treat. I wish these guys would teach a class to other devs on how to support controllers. Do yourself a favor, pick it up. If it's on sale, awesome, if not, I still recommend it to support these awesome devs.

Nice graphics, and it runs smoothly on macOS, but the user interface is complicated and seems to be designed mainly for console gamepads. The game mechanics are quite simple and repetitive, so it’s not for seasoned city and colony builders.

Love the game. It's neat and chill. Here is the playthrough without much comment so just some good old gameplay https://youtu.be/c7696h655vg

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It's rather basic, but I enjoyed it nonetheless. Perhaps I'm biased towards space exploration and colony builders. The visuals are appealing, and I like how quick a session can be. So many things could have been better, though. The factions feel exactly the same. It would have been more fun if they had special tech or some unique buildings and bonuses. Speaking of tech, the tree is very simple, and the way the different technologies are connected doesn't make any logical sense. Another minor gripe is interface. The 2-color icons for tech and buildings lack individuality and I find myself lost in them even after spending a few hours in the game. Finally, the management aspect is not particularly challenging. It's always obvious what the best choice is. All in all it's a nice-looking game with a pleasant, relaxing experience, but it could have been so much more.

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This is allround just a very fine game, everything works and feels quite well balanced, though also does provide challenges at times. There are a lot of systems and mechanics to keep track of and lots of stuff to do, where you can come back to old levels and continue from where you left off. Overall, a very enjoyable experience.