huh. I really didn't (and still don't) see the graphics as a problem. I actually like its simplicity and colorful color pallet, which is something modern games (IMO) lack. But I also take Crackdown and Borderlands over Skyrim or Battlefield any day (graphically).
To me, it's just fun to start off doing grunt work, then slowly gain more authority as you rank up. Commander is just great, allowing you to actually play the game kinda like a basic 4x game. The ability to actually advance in the ranks, and do higher ranking stuff (like make attack orders, lead troops) is not something I've seen in a game before.
But to each their own. There is a demo is you wanted to give it a shot.