A little dissapointing because of the depth of the gameplay, but still one of the best Tycoon-Games there currently is.
A large variety in stores, from grocery to book stores. French restaurants to cab firms. Graphics are good, but can be better. It's pretty good with all the people walking down the streets and buy clothes or going to the cinema. With the sound is nothing wrong, but nothing special here. The menus are simple, within 10 mins you will know how the system works and in no time you will own some stores and houses.
But that's about it. There are missions along the way, but there is nothing new in gameplay there. Just build this, then this etc. After a while very boring! My conclusion: Only buy this game if you like building, buildings, and NEW YORK! If not, better spend your money on some other game ;) Duhhh :P