-Great multiplayer sandbox -Very intuitive air combat system -Production & Trade systems could use some work -Astounding multiplayer mechanics and stability -Did I mention it's amazing with friends?

-Couch Coop -Very processor intensive, video card means very little -Awesome physics-based combat -Huge array of mods

-Absolutely FANTASTIC mods that completely change how the game is played -Works well quick or slow paced -Interesting govt. system -Isometric

-Lots of interesting Nations -Many ways to complete it -Great multiplayer scenarios -Fun Mods

-Accessible -Great In-game documentation -Fun scenarios (Singleplayer only, sadly) -Great with friends -Varied civilizations

-Skill-based combat -Sieges are awesome -Huge selection of mods -Great singleplayer