Havent played it, but since it's EA, it's definate its either crap or has something instored forcing you to cough up more cash from your wallet. Probably pay2win, mybe you just didnt get to that point yet, where you cant really progress any further unless you pay up. EA is the very definition of an evil moneyhungry corporation. It is more probable that the world is dominated by lizardpeople, then EA making a solid play4free game.