First and foremost, this is primarily an educational tool. If you're looking for something with exciting or action packed gameplay, you won't find it here.

That said, if you're a volcano geek who's been waiting ages for a decent volcano simulator, this is what you've been waiting for. I'm partial to stratovolcanoes simply because those are what I grew up around, but that doesn't make these shield/basaltic style eruptions any less enjoyable to simply watch and play around with.

I particularly like how a fissure eruption will eventually focus down to one vent after enough time has passed, as many real world examples have done. It's enjoyable to watch.

Long story short: Do you like volcanoes? Have you wanted an eruption simulator? Then get this.

very cool