The main draw here compared to other 4X games are the factions, which all feel very distinct from each other. The game is well designed but challenging and very customizable.

The expansions all add appreciable amounts of new content for veteran players, but are in no way necessary.

The main draw here compared to other 4X games are the factions, which all feel very distinct from each other. The game is well designed but challenging and very customizable. The expansions all add appreciable amounts of new content for veteran players, but are in no way necessary.