Having never played a game like this I wasn't sure what to think. I wanted a good game that would make me think and be a addicting time sink and boy did I pick the right game. First I must say that I really like the presentation of the game. Between the user interface used in the city where all your trading and etc. is done and the constant clicking between world map and city map its all well done and easy to use. Later on in the game you will have five, ten, twenty, ship going around to different towns and you need to quickly buy and sell what you need and that's where it really works well.
Then's there's the graphics for the game. They're on par for what i would expect for a game like this. They're nothing great but the people walking around the towns and different weather effects depending on the time of year are nice enough. The sound is for the most part average but helpful. The normal music,which seems like it's always playing, is pretty annoying but the game does a nice job of giving you bleeps and bloops when your ship arrives somewhere, you received a letter, or something useful happens. I would tell you about the story but if you're looking for a game with a story go play fallout or something else because you're not getting that here. After playing countless hours playing this game all I can say it's awesome, very friendly to beginning players even though looking intimidating at first, and if your looking for something to pass your time you can't go wrong go buy it.