Recent reviews by Maut

> be me
> playing as Count Haestinn
> do the classic Varangian Adventure casus belli on the Papacy in Latium.
> obliterate the pope's army with Varangian Veterans
> start expanding my domain with the inevitable goal of re-creating the Roman Empire.
> create my own faith similar to Catholicsm
> everything is going great.
> have son who is married
> have grandson
> beloved by my vassals
> event pops up
> event titled "Forbidden Love"
> "Your son Ragnarr and his son Yngvar are lovers"
> turns out both my son and grandson are super gay.
> Have 4 choices for the event. Most of them involve covering it up or condemning them.
> read the final choice.
> "Invite them to my chambers for some "family time".
> "Reduces stress by 49".
> decide to have some fun with my boys.
> a year passes.
> Count Haestinn dies
> Ragnarr takes over
> immediately murders Yngvar's wife.
> Yngvar has no heirs.
> immediately get crusaded by the Catholic Pope.
> Ragnarr is murdered by his vassal before he can defend from the crusade.
> Yngvar is universally hated.
> Yngvar dies and our Dynasty falls into ruins.
> crusading and "family time" don't mix.

Fantastic game, deep, exciting, fun and engaging. It can get a little repetitive towards the last unlocks but there is always something to grind for which makes it really enjoyable even towards 50 hours in.