Truly one of the greatest 4X games of this decade! Stellaris is easily a staple in any 4X lover's games library. The amount of customization available when making an empire ensures that every playthrough can be unique and fun. With substantial modding support as well, this game ensures that you can enjoy it for many, many hours.

Adding the capabilities to destroy planets is a great inclusion- every galactic empire needs a Death Star. The Marauders on the other hand, serve as a balancing system that can be used to keep empires in check. If they set their sites on you, you're in for a bad time. However, if you have enough resources to entice them to target a rival, you'll be able to use their devastating might to your advantage.

Later in the game, they may pose a threat to the galaxy at large. An excellent level of RNG to make the game interesting.

A fantastic addition to the game. Megastructures are an absolute joy to construct and utilize and the Ascension Perks are so hugely impactful they become a big part of the game.