This is THE game for me. Yes, it's the end of 2008, and I still play it!

User Rating: 10 | Caesar III PC
This is the ultimate city-building sim! I first played it when I was no taller than your awerage gnome, and I still play it, being taller than most. The artstyle goes straight into my heart and I simply can't stop watching as my city grows. It's perfectly balanced between simply building to your hearts content and manageing your minions. This is not a game for those who want to fiddle with everything (go play Europa Universalis 3 folks), but rather for he/she who enjoys building a lively city in a gorgeous setting. The fighting is not to speak about (I only play maps which has no military activity), being totaly lame. But the simple task of providing food for your little ones is everything I want from this game. Mmm... Did I say I like it?

I think it's still availible from budget-bins and in best of versions, so if you we're to stumble upon one, get it. I'll buy your copy if you're not happy (given that you figure out my real name, adress, and come visit me).