Many functions can be done via keyboard commands - but do not show up as options on screen. The UI in its current state is useless though.
The cartoon designs are nice (unless you really dislike bobble heads). as the whole interface as in playing field (map) of civilization never looked realistic but more like a board game anyway.
The look is less 'realistic' and more 'cartoonish' - reasonably a good choice. I would describe the visuals as a similar evolution as 'The Sims 4 did to The Sims 3'. Cities, Districts, science and social science - there is a lot more to take into account. However - it departs quite a lot from earlier concepts in my opinion. From my first hours with this game it does feel like it gained a whole lot of complexity and decision making compared to the rather dumbed From my first hours with this game it does feel like it gained a whole lot of complexity and decision making compared to the rather dumbed down Civ V.
