having played the excellent Cradle of Rome and Egypt I was hoping this would be in the same vein, it has many of the same ideas but they are executed clumsily. For instance there are a set number of 'lives' this is an instant put off for me. The upgrades are boring and seem to consist of just a hammer which doesn't give a clear indication of when it is ready to use. Finally the game play is hardly compelling, there is nothing to aim for just one level after another, in the other games mentioned there are clear goals to achieve in terms of building and obtaining new upgrades and higher paying materials.
All in all the game is a disappointment and I wouldn't recommend it at all.