Well...since I got CM, I didn't even think about buying a new game because I know that I wouldn't have time to play it as all my leisure time will be spent playing CM.
I don't think there is or will be any other game that can match the quality and fun factors of CM.(Except of course, CM2!!)
I think it was one of the best $55 I've spent in years. (Since I live in S.Korea, I had to pay for the international S&H)
And in fact, I'd have bought the game even it was priced higher. It is simply that good!
So what if it didn't come with a stupid box with some pretty pictures on it, when you get a real masterpiece that you can enjoy for years...(hope the CM2 would come out before that..!)