This is a great idea, but could have done with a little more polishing (the uninspired name gives it away): some of the levels are uneven (I hate having to rely on luck to be able to solve a puzzle); you're at the end of curated levels before you realise (and the last one is a stinker). My feeling after finishing was less 'oh, wow', than 'meh'. Worth having, but this will never be a favourite of mine.

The added flavor for the Commonwealth nations is essential for any HOI4 fan, however I would suggest picking this DLC up at a discount if possible as it feels marginally overpriced at $15. Definitely still worth getting, though, so don't ignore it!

Hideo Kodima is good for the nearly thirty year series in the best possible way. Phantom Pain is surprising and tense, impressing with trisk, but above all, he really enjoys. It's all that stealth can play in the open world, and expect players to get the most out of it.

Very good game is very cheap and really worth promoting

IMO there are 2 major features for this DLC:
1) making the council more important in the early game
- this is done by using 2 mechanics, powerful vassals will want to be on the council (even if they suck at the job) and making the council have better skills. THis way you have to think on whether you want a good council member or cede tot he demands of your vassals

2)reworking the children growth so it is harder to make the "perfect" son

If you don't like some of the additions you can disable them in the rules section.

What i like the most is that it makes the early game much harder to expand without thinking because powerfull vassals will push for a council that has the authority above the king while if you can keep your vassals weak you can rule like the game before the DLC

Stellaris is a fantastic game to begin with, and this just adds even more features for you to enjoy. People have been asking for planet-killer weapons since the game launched, and now that they're here get ready for a whole new dimension of challenge to open up to you. It's another must-own DLC for any Stellaris fan.

Do you want to play as a robot empire whose only desire is to collect all sentient species and care for them in elaborate little utopian colonies? Those silly humanoids don't need freedom, they just need to be saved from their own worst impulses. Or maybe you want to assimilate other species into your cyborg collective? Or maybe all non-mechanical life forms are inferior and need to be purged? Whatever floats your boat, this DLC will expand Stellaris with plenty of additional content, options and challenges. If you enjoy Stellaris, this just makes it even better.

Paradox games have a way of seeming overwhelming to newcomers at first glance, however they are always incredibly deep and rewarding experiences once you get a handle on them. HOI4 has so far been for me one of they quickest Paradox games for me to get my head around, probably second only to Stellaris. It will take time to master, but it will not be long before you are commanding your forces in sweeping invasions or desperate defenses across the battlefields of WW2. The ability to rewrite history is in your hands, and it's immensely satisfying to try something crazy and pull it off. Just ask my Canadian super-army that crushed the Nazis and then took over a huge chunk of Europe for the glory of Canada, eh!

Bought this on Steam a while back. It's a good title, with very active devs that listens to the community. Highly recommended.

Similar to the DLC pack for Crusader Kings II, this is also a great start to expand your game and start your DLC collection after having purchased the base game. Especially if you buy it on sale.