Reviews by Dubbs09

Hearts of Iron IV - La Résistance
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More alt history options and new espionage tactics

Espionage takes some getting used to, and it is a little half-baked right now, but once you do it can really make RP much better.

It also adds almost 20 new achievements if you are into that

by Dubbs09, USA - Mar 11th 2020
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Crusader Kings II: Holy Fury
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No-brainer DLC, but after a couple of games first

Like other have said, this is a major DLC, adds a ton to the game and really brings some different things together/fleshes them out.

But I suggest playing a few games, getting a couple dozen (or more, because its CK2) hours under your belt, then getting this on sale. You'll truly appreciate the additions at that point

by Dubbs09, USA - Oct 29th 2019
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Crusader Kings II: Sons of Abraham
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Second Tier, but fun DLC

Not on the essential list of DLC, but close. Adds a LOT of flavor with religion and the epic wars during this time frame.

Gamey-wise, can get a leg up taking money and expelling Jews from land, getting money from Pope, etc. Worth it on sale

by Dubbs09, USA - Oct 27th 2019
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Crusader Kings II: Legacy of Rome
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Essential DLC

You'll find 'essential DLC' lists for CK2's base game, and this is almost always on it. Adds a few different things, especially for old Roman holdings, but most importantly is the addition of retinues (standing armies). HUGE deal in CK2

by Dubbs09, USA - Oct 26th 2019
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Crusader Kings II: Way of Life
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Essential DLC

You'll find 'essential DLC' lists for CK2's base game, and this is almost always on it. Adds a lot of character flavor and most importantly development focuses to help make your character better and more unique!

by Dubbs09, USA - Oct 26th 2019
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Stellaris: Ancient Relics Story Pack
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Story DLC, but adds mechanics

Another fun story DLC from Paradox, but this one adds extra mechanics and a few new things to the actual game. Not just a story DLC. Get it on sale and if you love Stellaris its a no brainer

by Dubbs09, USA - Sep 19th 2019
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Stellaris: MegaCorp
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Adds a lot of flavor

May not seem like a lot until you dive into it, opens up a lot of interactions (good and bad) with other empires and races. Tons of new mechanics for trade and economy and the new civics and world options and spice to everything!

by Dubbs09, USA - Sep 3rd 2019
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Hearts of Iron IV: Man the Guns
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Tons of stuff with this one

Some Paradox expansions can seem light, but this one brings a lot to the table and in a lot of different ways. I've never loved navy, but the changes do have me more interested. Then new focus trees/alt paths, fuel....it changes a ton of stuff

by Dubbs09, USA - May 8th 2019
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Europa Universalis IV: Dharma
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India and onward

Paradox continues to flesh out the 'world' of EU4, this time focusing on India. Even if you don't start off in that country, this changes the map game to game for the better

by Dubbs09, USA - May 8th 2019
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Europa Universalis IV: Conquest of Paradise
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Random New world spices things up

There isn't a ton left to buy with this DLC, but it does flesh out North America alot and the random new world helps keep things interesting in plays if you are tired of knowing where everything is when colonizing.

by Dubbs09, USA - Feb 23rd 2019
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Europa Universalis IV: Third Rome
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Very specific region DLC

If you want to play in the Russia area, no brainer (especially on sale). It will also change your games because AI will use new freatures and react differently.

by Dubbs09, USA - Jan 25th 2019
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Europa Universalis IV: El Dorado
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New world and colonization updates

This and the new Golden Century DLC can really add up and change a ton of things for colonizing nations and maybe push you to pursue that if you are a nation that doesn't traditionally pursue that. Nation designer can be fun too if you really want to change things up

by Dubbs09, USA - Jan 25th 2019
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Europa Universalis IV: Wealth of Nations
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Main feature is trade companies

They don't completely change the game or anything, but it makes colonization and expansion in Asia/Africa more frenzied and interesting. Can really get some money rolling. Get on sale (like it is now) and you shouldn't regret it

by Dubbs09, USA - Jan 25th 2019
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Europa Universalis IV: Cradle of Civilization
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A bunch of feature for a specific region, some minor features everywhere else

Unless you are planning on playing in certain regions, may not be a big deal (but will change AI). Army drilling for professionalism is a pretty good added feature for peace time and getting the jump at the start of wars.

by Dubbs09, USA - Jan 25th 2019
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Europa Universalis IV: Mare Nostrum
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A ton of new but minor features adds up

On a deep sale, this is a great great deal. Adds a bunch of minor features and QoL additions that can really add up. Spy networks do more against a country you are at war with, spy networks do more in general. Some changes to navy, new diplo options, etc. All adds up and can change the game for you!

by Dubbs09, USA - Jan 25th 2019
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Brainpipe: A Plunge to Unhumanity
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Free!

It was free and its hard to hate on something like that

by Dubbs09, USA - Dec 21st 2018
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Europa Universalis IV: Guns, Drums and Steel Vol 2
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Really like the metal remixes

Its a nice change and fun to hear some of the normal songs with a heavier/metal tone to them!

by Dubbs09, USA - Dec 21st 2018
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Europa Universalis IV: Rule Britannia
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England/British Isles or bust

No brainer on sale if you even want to think about playing as England/Scotland/Ireland. Also adds coal to entire map/endgame as well

by Dubbs09, USA - Dec 21st 2018
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Sudden Strike 4
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Fun, action packed strategy

There aren't many games like this out there. Yes, it's not like the old Sudden Strike, but that was over a decade ago. Nice visual upgrades, wide range of difficulty, WW2 top down strategy.

by Dubbs09, USA - Dec 21st 2018
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Caveman World: Mountains of Unga Boonga
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Deep sale purchase

Got it on a deep sale of 90% off, distraction for a few hours

by Dubbs09, USA - Dec 21st 2018
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