Plus_Escapee

This game is great on it's own without any other titles in the series. Every part from the 3rd generation can be unlocked here, so if you love (well hidden) Easter eggs, this game is loaded with them. It's also the first game in the series with decent voice acting. It's very difficult until you understand the mechanics, so if you are not a masochist or god gamer, this might not be for you. There are ways to fool the AI that would not work against real players, but the trick isn't very obvious and still requires skill (and a high speed build) to implement. 1v1 combat with other players can get pretty deep. It does have many "useless" parts that I wish had some application, but once you find the right recipe, it's satisfying to play. I think giving it a "10" is way too generous, but I'm doing it anyway.