Recent reviews by Alfred

# Civs
Shaka [Zulu] feels powerful especcially Early-to-midgame
Lautaro [Mapuche] was a powerful opponent; concored Macadonia and an entire continent then switched to science
Wilhelmina [Dutch] Felt quite week and small
# Loyality
Loyalty is a nice system to prevent domination city sniping
Loyalty makes edge cities and early settling better
I didn't get forward settles this game <3
# Governors
Not enough governers for a very wide empire
Governers feel a little too much effort; I didn't use them to the best of their ability
Governers are nice early game
# Eras
Very easy to get a normal age+ if you aren't strugling
Getting a golden age after a golden age isn't as easy
Dark Ages??? (Did not get)
Normal ages feel not too bad to play in
Golden ages are a little underwelming
Golden Age Callis Bellis is very nice
Dedications are a nice feature but feel a little disconnect at times. Not sure if it draws a random list from a pool or if they are set per era yet
Era length is confusing
# Emergencies
AI is dumb...... That is all
Doesn't let you asses the map before you accept/decline the emergency
Possible to get lucky/unlucky and it end without you doing anything
The bonuses are HUGE if only 1-2 people are in it (offensive) or if lots of people are in it (defensive)
# Timeline
Really nice. I like it.
Could be decluttered a little
# New Alliance System
A nice change from a generic alliance
AI is more likely to accept an alliance now
# New Units
Drone - Did not try
Pike & Shot - Much needed Renaissance unit
Spec Ops - I suppose scouts are alright?
Support Convoy - I didn't notice the effect
# UI
UI Changes are nice and intuitive

The mini-games and multiplayer make this game. If you don't have a stable internet connection though, it's not worth.

Not the largest selection of civilizattions yet, but still a great game.

This is the perfect game for Andrew.