My gf bought me this today.
Its so much fun.
They drastically improved the way city building works so its more pretty and fun. As well the creatures look more detailed and training them is easier.
The army and battle system is so simplistic yet fun that I enjoy it as much if not more than RTS. There no micro but theres all the fun of making armies and battling.
My only complaint thus far is that no more how evil I try to be without destroying my city I stay on the good side of godhood. Though I am taking into account I don't even have attack miracles yet.