The game's gameplay includes building and expanding your city, unlocking new technologies, recruiting various commanders, gathering resources, forming alliances with other players, and real-time turn-based combat.
According to Lilith's official community announcement,[4] the name change was done due to copyright restrictions in some countries: they wanted 'a unifying, global experience for all players'.
This is also used in animated adverts, which usually feature an in-game character with low power gaining it through conquering their enemies.
He notes that the VIP system is 'convoluted' and concludes that 'if you want to dominate your foes, I cannot see a way to do it without spending tons of time or serious cash.'
He states that '[i]f you want to be the strongest governor, all it really takes is a credit card with a high limit' and complains of '[p]layers [being] bombarded by advertisements to buy more gems'.
He also criticised the game's story, saying 'there's no real narrative to speak of' and 'no victory condition to the cycle of endless conflict'.