This is one of the few games that I can come back to over and over again and still find thoroughly enjoyable! I think there is something here for everyone who loves to think their way through a game. The turn-based strategic game lasts plenty long enough and allows for great flexibility in how you develop your nation and engage with other nations. The battles fought in the game's tactical mode are usually well done and seem to require both tactical ability and strategic planning. There are very few 'hero' units that can win wars on their own. The game does have a few knocks such as a very uncomplicated Diplomacy system that feels like an add-on rather than an integral feature and some balance issues in how well some nations develop. For example, is there a better unit in the game than English Archers? Probably - but I haven't found one! All in all, though, this game alone is worth the cost of the Metaboli service for a month or three and could keep serious strategy players hooked for a long time!

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