A good transition from tabletop game to XBLA. Worth playing if you like tabletop strategy games.
You build settlements and roads, collect and trade resources, and play cards to amass the requisite number of points to win before your opponents can do the same. And all this takes place on a randomized board so each session should be a touch different than the last.
As a translation from a tabletop game, don't expect flashy graphics or award-winning music. But Catan doesn't need that to accomplish what it sets out to be. Casual players may shy away from the more complex nature of the game. But for anyone who likes a bit more of a challenge, then this strategy game can give you hours of fun on a budget price.