GigaWerts

I pirate be because I don't have money, that's why.

reminded me of Doom

One thing I've learned in SimCity is that a higher population density means you need a corresponding concentration of utility structures as well. Employment opportunities, hospitals, businesses, and schools all need to be close by and in proportion to serve the population. Not to mention managing waste, water, and electricity. In summary, simply building apartments isn't the solution.

This is exactly what happened to me. Played without a guide, got to the moon with almost nothing, got burned out and give up.