Oooooooo, I would play this so far. I think it looks good and I don't understand why your underestimating your art skillzz. Sometimes simple is better.
Exactly how is this suppose to be a city builder though, and what is the motivation to continue building the city? If you don't have one the community has your back.
Edit: Perhaps you could have one called BOOOooom, everyone likes explosions and fire