The little comments from your forces really make this game. I find myself saying things like "TO battle!" or "Ride the lightning" when watching shows and such after playing this awhile.
First time I made it through one of these without needing a walkthrough. Of course, I didn't find all the secrets...or where to use them, but let's not quibble.
This is the first time in this series I haven't been able to make any significant progress. Bummer for me, I guess. Stuck with the first three locations (given to me) and one item I found.
Enemy AI is a little tricky. I'm not sure if it's chugging from the amount of ships in play, or if it's my (upgraded) speed, but often they won't fire at me, even when we're broadside on to one another. Really liking the game, though. Love a good cannonade.
I guess I'm alone in thinking the Arena provides plenty to do between missions, while I wait for my energy to refill. Honestly, I think there are plenty of games you can waste entire days playing. I'm glad for one that limits my exposure a bit.