There are a lot of Tropico games (currently 6) and 5 is probably one of the better ones and isn't AS DLC spammy as say 3 was. So 5 is in my opinion the best balance between good DLC and good game. Perfect no. At times frustrating? Yes. But worth it on sale if you like the series or the concept!
Alongside this expansion, a free update has brought Imperator Rome to a really great form. But, what's this DLC contribution to this "rebirth"?
First of all, regarding its title, it brings new content for the Diadochi, the generals that ruled the countries that emerged from Alexander's Empire after his death: Macedonia, Thrace, Egypt, the Seleucid and the Antigonid Empires.
It also introduces a new feature: the Wonder designer, that will allow you to build your own monumental Pyramid, Lighthouse, Partenon, etc. At a (great) cost, of course, but it'll improve your country's prestige and influence. This is a feature that, when it was announced, I didn't find it so appealling but once seen in the game I'm really appreciating it.
It also brings additional religion-related content for the Greek wolrd, as well as new music.
In conclusion, though I think it's an optional DLC for Imperator (none of its features are "required" to play), I think it's a very recommendable one.
With the 2.0 update this game is really entertaining. With a living world now instead of the old mana system. The internal politics is engaging and the mission trees are a great guidance.
The captivating story, the seemingly simple setting - a Japanese village, the sincere relationships between the likable characters, the fun battle system and the dungeon design make this game a must-have for anyone that is into JRPGs. I highly recommend.
I really enjoyed the mix of old-school stealth-action combined with a modern story and a rpg-like progression system. The fact that you play 3 separate characters is also a novelty for this genre of game. A definite recommendation.
This is a revamp of Blades of the Shogun with different characters and a new settings and storyline. This is not necessarily a bad thing, but in terms of a "new" game, there's not much to see. I do miss the non-mature rating of Shogun compared to the profanity laced Desperados, but playing without headphones on solved that issue for the most part. Significant dialog is displayed as subtitles, so one is never in the dark about what to do next. How to progress through each episode is left up to you and that is where the diverse set of skills each character has leaves the game advancement open to your interpretation. Strategy also plays a major role in solving each puzzle. The story that flashes back and forth also adds to the interest of keeping the player entertained. Great way to spend several days of your time :-)
First of all, it's hard to separate the free 2.0 update from this DLC, I bought the DLC at the day the patch came out, so both get kind of intertwined.. But I'll try to keep the review mostly about the DLC itself.
The new mission trees give a lot more flavor and give the diferent nations a more unique playthrough, something this game needed a lot. The Legions (and the honors they gain) really gave more flavor and more immersion to the gameplay, added with the wonders that give more life to the world (I really like that you actualy see what you build on the map). Overall it's a DLC worth buying specialy since it's quite cheap for all the work that went into the free patch + dlc.
Pirates! style trading, a simple yet engaging kingdom management system, and a wonderful battle simulator all come together to create a true masterpiece of gaming. For anyone who loves strategy and action games this game has it all and is kept continously fresh with a vibrant modding scene.
Usually paradox sequels take awhile to be worth your time and money. Not this one. This one comes out at launch ready to play and already an improvement upon it's prior version due to one simple reason: Cadet branches. These off shoots of your dynasty were sorely lacking in CK2 and are a welcome addition to the base game of CK3. Like all paradox games this one is a solid foundation that will be built upon for years to come.
Very linear levels, lots of instant deaths you can't see coming, no checkpoints and enemies spawning directly in front of player. At least the game is short and cheap during sales, but I can't really think of anything else positive.
If you still insist on buying this game, you can enable god mode by typing "god" in the console. You'll need it.
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