Highly recommend for anyone looking for a good simulation. This is whether you buy just vanilla base game, decide to include any dlc, or find mods to enhance this game further, its all worth it for the constant replayability.

Rough idea on what to expect
1. Start up a new map.
2. Start building a city.
3. Realise you over built on the road layout, now you have no electricity or water input.
4. Instantly become bankrupt within the first 10mins.
5. Start up a new map.
6. Start building a city.
7. Watch your the whole area grow and rise.
8. Become addicted idly passing time observing the needs.
9. Stop playing for a week.
10. See a video on YouTube about a few mods for the game.
11. Install said mods.
12. Repeat steps 5-11 indefinitely..