The paywall in this game is so exquisitely, beautifully brutal that one must almost admire it as it crushes one's soul.
Can we please go back to the days where I have to grind games endlessly while staring at dozens of ads? We didn't know how good we had it...
I've always been a fan of hex-based (table-top) games and the pivoting board really delivers. Great gameplay. Graphics, sound, music, and UI get the job done. Can play as 3 races. AI seems a touch soft. 5/5, but you'd better deliver a sequel!
I gave it 4/5 due to bg graphics, animation, concept, research, and overall awesomeness of napoleonic-era naval battle. I even respect the controls. But the unbidden zoom is terrible. Terribly terrible.