Have you ever thought about watching films without any sound? Not too exciting, right? Without the music games aren't the exciting either. Adding Songs of the New World to EUIV adds a new feeling and experience to the game. So good.
I was impressed with the level of depth in this game. There are numerous situations which will require adaptation and careful planning. The expansions add more mechanics into the mix and are in general welcome additions. You can't really go back to the standard game after you play a match in gathering storm. Overall, the game is fun and I would recommend if you are looking for a good strategy game.
I prefer that they just add the content packs to the DLC, so imho this should just be part of the Emperor DLC... BUT they did add more art then they normaly do and some very high quality art. And, given that it's totaly optional so no one is forced to spend their money on it to get the complete gameplay I guess it's fine.
I also got a free DLC along with the base game. There's still some stuff that needs to be worked on, but this game has amazing gameplay that will keep you busy for hours.
The addition offers a lot of news, including a new type of industry and more travel opportunities, you can see that the authors are not focused on measuring from modders, but they have introduced the novelty themselves even though the fishing industry operates on a similar principle as in the addition of the industry
As someone new to city building games, this has been very easy to pick up. The game is careful not to bombard you with too much information early on without giving you nothing to do at times.
It's not a game I can't stop playing but is one that is great to jump in and out of.
Some of the reviews here are a bit misleading. The day and night cycle is actually part of a free patch that was released alongside this DLC. The main thing the DLC adds are tourism and leisure districts and some service buildings. It's not really a game changing DLC but it offers some nice additions.
If you wonder whether to pick up this edition or just the base-game, of the additional content that comes with this edition, the artbook is quite nice, including some "making-of" info, and the novel is an enjoyable read.
The concept is interesting, and not the first turn-based game I played. I found the game-play to be dragging on a bit too much tho. Game works fine in itself tho.
I usually like tycoon-type games. This one didn't engage me tho - perhaps since there doesn't seem to be progress of "building up" a studio. There still is some game-play to be had tho.
In its free patch, Emperor expansion has brought very necessary changes and updates, as a totally revamped mercenary system, a better implementation of noble, burghers, clergy... and so on.
The DLC is not so "flashy" but it's still a good one. New content for several countries in Europe (like mission trees), new mechanics for the Holy Roman Empire and the Papal States... as well as a reworked system for the catholic faith. For the late game, revolutions have been improved too, now with new units for the revolutionary armies.
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