BUT - to answer the OPs question, MM is not a bad game at all.  Given the cost of the MMR's or an original it would be a tough decision.  Its one of those games that either does it for you, or its just ho-humm.

Me, I would take a CV over an MM any day of the week.  Both great games in their own right, just comes down to choice.

I'd probably wait until the MMR's land in OZ and take a trip to Melb to play one and see what you think.