Sorry to hear that someone is that disappointed with VV3. I have found my experience of playing this time is entirely different than the previous two games, and I'm wondering if that is because it is a city? I don't know ... but I am not as engaged with my villagers as I used to be, don't remember their names, or nurture them to achieve elder status etc. I miss totems, the visual symbols of success, and symbols to proclaim that you have found all of the collectibles in each category. I like symbols

I love the fact that children can acquire skills before age 14; I love being able to train doctors at the health centre;
I had great fun trying out different magic potions;
I think the orchard and the honey are great;
I think the roster for the dead is a big improvement.

There, I do believe the game provides value for money.