rustic

A very well done game, good graphics, good music, and a large, sprawling strategic design. There is a lot of replay value here, and the overall "epicness" of the game will have you coming back to play it over and over.

I'd actually like to give this game a 9.5, but that's not possible, so I'll round up... There is a huge amount of greatness in this game - depth, a good user interface, lots of strategy, politics, replayability, tactical battles, strategic planning, and even global nuclear war! Yes, there are some weaknesses - a big learning curve, dated graphics, so-so sound... on the other hand there is a huge map, battles with as many units as you can desire, a very detailed combat system that includes supply, indirect fire, terrain, line of sight, and much more. And the economic/resource model is great too... maybe not enough difference between communist and capitalist economies, but the fun is in cornering the market for finished goods, or invading an oil producing country to resolve that pesky shortage! I've been playing it for a week now and can't wait to dive in and try something new the next time. There is a LOT here for your money.