You are paying for an early access game. It might not be labeled as such, but that's what it is.

The game is fine, a bit pricey perhaps, and not spectacular by any means. But Paradox needs to be honest for once and just call it what it is: a work in progress.

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Update as to 2.0 Marius:

Game is a lot better but, as far as I'm concerned, is now at the point it should have released at. It is an alright Paradox Grand Strategy, a *bit* barebones and definitely the least interesting of the bunch so far.

Still, core issues remain. Some crippeling bugs, like not being able to move pops in holy sites. Some truly annoying quirks like levy management in the current update and dragging still selecting ships for some insane reason.

Maybe in another year I'd recommend this one, but it is on its way for sure.

You are paying for an early access game. It might not be labeled as such, but that's what it is. The game is fine, a bit pricey perhaps, and not spectacular by any means. But Paradox needs to be honest for once and just call it what it is: a work in progress. ----- Update as to 2.0 Marius: Game is a lot better but, as far as I'm concerned, is now at the point it should have released at. It is an alright Paradox Grand Strategy, a *bit* barebones and definitely the least interesting of the bunch so far. Still, core issues remain. Some crippeling bugs, like not being able to move pops in holy sites. Some truly annoying quirks like levy management in the current update and dragging still selecting ships for some insane reason. Maybe in another year I'd recommend this one, but it is on its way for sure.