Players Like...

❤ Simultaneous Turns and Automated Resolution

Players praise how the game's simultaneous turn structure allows them to commit their actions each turn, which the game then resolves automatically without having to wait for opponents. This pacing keeps the game moving quickly, with most matches finishing in 1-2 hours, unlike traditional 4X games that can drag on for hours.

❤ Streamlined 4X Mechanics

Reviewers highlight how the game distills the core strategic elements of 4X gameplay - such as expanding your empire, technological advancement, and military conquest - into a more streamlined, accessible format. Players can make meaningful, impactful decisions each turn without getting bogged down in tedious micromanagement.

❤ Deckbuilding and Action Selection

The game's unique "edict deck" mechanic forces players to carefully manage and build their deck of available actions. Certain actions are only accessible if the corresponding edict card is drawn, introducing an element of deckbuilding strategy and tough choices about how to allocate limited actions.

❤ Faction and Leader Variety

The game features 10 distinct playable factions, each with their own unique traits, strengths, and playstyles. Furthermore, each faction has 3 different leader options, further diversifying the strategic approaches. Reviewers highlight how experimenting with different faction and leader combinations leads to vastly different gameplay experiences, boosting the game's replayability.

❤ Multiplayer Focus

While the game includes a single-player campaign, the multiplayer modes are the primary focus. Reviewers praise the game's ability to capture the social and political dynamics of a classic 4X board game, with players forming alliances, making diplomatic deals, and engaging in cunning betrayals as they vie for victory. The simultaneous turn structure helps keep multiplayer games moving at a brisk pace.