Possibly one of the best space based 4x games around. Manageable concepts, storylines, branching mechanics , truly inhuman characters and a lilting soundtrack. The base game alone will provide you with many hours play, before you go into multiplayer. A steepish learning curve helped by a simple resource base that allows others to follow you in - and openly competitive wars that don't rely on Doomstacks. Sneak, Hack, Atrophy, Convert or Absorb your opponent instead of Zergrush - though kekeke is still a possibility.
Flaws: Each race will take time to get used to - what works perfectly for one will kill you with another.
Some of the races powerplays can be frustrating to fight around, but there will be a way.

Overall: A good investment, solid play, no dull mid game and more meaningful choice than Mass Effect 3.

Possibly one of the best space based 4x games around. Manageable concepts, storylines, branching mechanics , truly inhuman characters and a lilting soundtrack. The base game alone will provide you with many hours play, before you go into multiplayer. A steepish learning curve helped by a simple resource base that allows others to follow you in - and openly competitive wars that don't rely on Doomstacks. Sneak, Hack, Atrophy, Convert or Absorb your opponent instead of Zergrush - though kekeke is still a possibility. Flaws: Each race will take time to get used to - what works perfectly for one will kill you with another. Some of the races powerplays can be frustrating to fight around, but there will be a way. Overall: A good investment, solid play, no dull mid game and more meaningful choice than Mass Effect 3.