There are so many mechanics I didn't have time to mention in this video but Stellaris is a TITAN of the grand strategy genre. You can pick it up for a great price and it will keep you and your friends entertained for YEARS. And that's before we even look at DLC's or Mods. Already a fan of the game? What would you say to someone wondering whether they should give it a try?
Bought it on console (me having an Xbox). An excellent decision. Takes some time to learn, but the vast amount of tips and tricks videos on YT helps, and when you get going it's fascinating stuff. The crazy thing is, it plays pretty darn good on console too despite being an RTS, so if you have Xbox (and maybe PS?) but no PC you are still in good hands.
@@twiglets2 On Xbox, the left and right triggers let you scroll quickly down most longer menus, and once you get to the general vicinity you use the D-pad. Not quite as good as a mouse, and maybe it's because I never played it on PC, but it doesn't bother me as much as I thought it would.
Thanks, I was wondering if this video covered DLCs and Mods, thank you for this :D. - Because of your vid and steam sale I've bought it so, here we go haha.
I gotta say , this is a GREAT review. Short , be long enough , a lot of subjects are talked about , but it's not messy , it's well organized. Great script , good background video. Thank you for this great review!!
I finished a single playthrough in Stellaris and I can describe that experience with a single word: EPIC. The late game battles all over the galaxy felt like a real war with many actors, all this while playing the diplomatic game in the galactic government, in my own federation (inside which I was dethroned) and trying to manage multiple ties with my allies and vassals. It really felt like managing a huge galactic empire and the stress and joy during some of those moments were real. I can still remember myself sweating irl while trying so hard to win some of crucial fights against superior enemies and the sheer amount of panic when all hell broke loose in the end. If you want a wild roller-coaster ride of emotions this game is for you. However I'm not sure I have what it takes to do a second run. It was very fun and at the same time very demanding and felt relief when I finished it.
I played 8+ hours & just touched the surface. Insane & deep game. I played just base game & I think just more than enough for years to playing this awesome game! 😮
@@twiglets2 yes before I buy, just watched some of videos, & I plan to buy base game then if I enjoy playing this game I buy DLCs. But I wrong, the base game have a tons of replaybility.
The game is great if you want to put some time into learning it in singleplayer. My friends are overwhelmed by the sheer volume of the game and they really cant handle it :/ Still a really good game, just wish it was a little easier for new players.
@agentb42 You're welcome, I hope it was useful. If you do make a purchase be sure to come back and let us know how you're getting on with the game!
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I have only 30 hours in. Already have most of the big DLCs I got for cheap on Instant Gaming, so I have quite a lot being thrown at me 😂 My approach to Stellaris is purely reactionary. I don’t have much of a strategy, I don’t aim to win the game, I just try to make the best out of whatever situation the game throws at me. Suprisingly this way of playing is quite fun. So my advice to new players is to watch some short tutorial here on RUclips to learn bare basics and then just play the game, don’t overthink it and when something comes up just hit whatever option you feel it’s alright.
@MartinSurych That's such great advice. It's easy to think "how should I play this game?" When the fun is to play it however the hell you want to! Out of curiosity what would you recommend in terms of dlc? Specific ones that are best for players to get first?
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@@twiglets2 That is hard question as I bought them all at once so I don't really know what they do individually in great detail. So far I have these: Utopia (must have) Nemesis (I wanted Espionage) Federation (better diplomacy options) Overlord (got it for super cheap, I haven't explored it yet much, I am aware that some people don't like it) Ancient Relics (adds to atmosphere) Leviathans (interesting encounters) Apocalypse (fun events, depends :-D) Distant Stars (can stir things up quite a bit) Synthetic Down (easier to play, fun to p*ss off) I am aware that Paradox DLCs often get fair amount of criticism but I highly recommend at least some of them as they do add flavor. Vanilla game is nice but mid and especially late game can get a bit hollow without. I understand that people get p*ssed after spending 15 dollars for DLCs that doesn't have a good release or doesn't have much to offer to fit their playstyle, or in general. Do what I did, get it cheap from Instant Gaming, I've saved almost 2/3 of the price there :-D What DLCs from what I don't have yet would you recommend?
Not my type of game, nor a game I would normally watch a video of, but I have to hand it to you, your videos are excellent. Your narration is A+, the editing is excellent, the video format (especially the 60s TL;DR at the start) is wonderful to manage audience expectations. Keep it up!
@nullpunk548 Thank you my friend, that means a lot! Out of curiosity, is there a particular game on your Wishlist that you would find a similar review useful for? Always looking for new ideas!
@@twiglets2 I'm looking forward to your Anvil Empires video once it's past the beta stage, which I'm sure is already on your radar. :D Also Medic: Pacific War when it comes out. This one isn't on my wishlist since I've sunk a ton of time in it, but if you're ever looking for a shooter to cover, I'd recommend dipping your toes into Hunt: Showdown.
@@nullpipAnvil Empires is very much on the radar, it's been difficult to gain access to the alpha but looking forward to it, and I've added Medic Pacific War to the list, I hadn't heard of that one :) Now Hunt: Showdown is an interesting shout. It's been on my wishlist for a long long time but I see it keeps getting cheaper. Perfect for a video so thank you for that!
I have the game with all the DLCs and don't regret getting it one bit. The possibilities are endless and for a sci fi like myself this game is godsend. It creates a sense of wonder few games have made me feel. Also I believe that among all the Paradox games, this one is the easiest to learn, since thing are evolving organicaly and there is a logical path for everything you have to do, And lastly of course the base game itself is more that enough to give you a good time, but if your have the money consider buying the DLCs. They give a lot of flavour and variety.
I was curious about this game as I will be acquiring a steam deck in the near future and have a history of enjoying 4x space games (even though they weren't called that when I started playing them). I appreciate how your review gives good information for decision making (especially the never pay full price bit) and is going to play a role in whether I ultimately decide to get this game. Based on your review it seems like a modern iteration of Malfador Machinations Space Empires IV. That was the game I grew up on and this seems like a modern version that is simplified in some areas and expanded in others. If you have never played Space Empires IV and are not seeking graphic based entertainment it might serve as a lighter introduction to this genre. I say that as it is much easier to step away from Space Empires IV and come back when life allows it. It would also be neat to see you do a review of Space Empire IV as a look into the past video. It is still available on Steam. Thank you for your review, if I decide to play Stellaris it will likely have been influenced by how you presented this review and its information.
@variable10x43 Thank you for your kind words, I'm glad you found the video useful. I've found Space Empires IV on Steam, I can also see there is a Space Empires V, do you think that IV is better than V? If you do end up purchase Stellaris please do come back and let us know how you find it. Sometimes the comments section of these videos is more useful to players than the video itself when we all share our experiences!
I have only played Space Empires IV gold edition. If I recall correctly that was the peak of Malfador Machinations game design, there was a reason I didn't get the 5th edition (not that I can recall it over a decade and a half later). And if I do purchase Stellaris I will come back after getting some time in on it, so that it isn't a surface level reaction. Thanks for the interaction.
Absolutely! But, I have GOBS, game overflow blocking syndrom. Tooooo many games, unable to decide what to play... so I stay with the one I always find comfort in, They are Billions, and Starfield, but def the most soulless Bethesda creation...@@twiglets2
3:27 made me laugh. Thanks for making such an in-depth video about all the things about this game that i was on the fence about getting, especially the 60s TLDR!
@@marcusyeo2197 thank you that means a lot! I shall keep going and please let me know if there are any other games you think could be reviewed in this way, suggestions are always very helpful!
Greatest review that exists for this game. This is exactly what I needed. All the beginner guides go into depth about every little menu icon and never talk about WHAT THE FUCK THIS GAME IS ACTUALLY ABOUT! Thank you so much for this.
I am a long time off and on player of Stellaris. Maybe once a year I download the updates and play it a little. All the "depth" usually distills down to many hours of play only to find you lost fifty moves ago but didn't know it. There are a few bugs they never seem to fix either. Like one of the most basic mechanics of fleet combat can suddenly start reporting incorrect battle results. Or you load a saved game and all the numbers in your empire are screwed up and your formerly balanced economy nose dives into revolt and rebellion. Sometimes the jobs on planets get randomly shuffled around and creates unemployment where there was none before. After seeing these ancient bugs still there I sadly put the game away and wonder if it will be fixed next year.
@gregmarsters2434 I too play the game perhaps once a year (I'm due to fire it up again soon!) but the difference is I don't know enough to realise the issues you say exist as the game is so vast and confusing to me. It's disappointing to hear about the repeat bugs, especially since the game isn't far off 10 years old.
Stellaris is such a niche game I can’t in good conscience recommend it to anyone, if you know you know and that’s all I can say about it haha. I love stellaris.
the simplified resource system is what kinda pushed me away. also the simplified planet management. these parts play more like a "paradox spreadsheet simulator" rather than a video game
@@twiglets2 so I'm used to real time economies like distant worlds universe, Stellaris, or the x3 series. As far as planet Management I miss the old stellaris planet UI (if I'm not misremembering it used to be different) where buildings and population and stuff were represented on a tile map. The new system seems too much like a list Gonna try the game out again though, maybe this time I'll get addicted
My only problem with this new updated version of Stelaris is when I play mods I have to personally re-upload every mod into the game with the old uploads the mod species will come with it automatically but now add to re-create every species that’s a lot of species
Pick it up with the best rated DLC's (seriously, some are NOT good and some are vital) on a heavy Steam sale. This is the biggest and wildest space 4X out there, and for folks that grew up on MOO2 its a must-have in the collection.
@@twiglets2 All DLC's rated "Mostly Positive" or "Positive" are good. Worst one overall would be Astral Planes. Personally I never purchased Megacorps, just because its not the playstyle I want from a 4X and adding it fundamentally changes the power balance of underlying mechanics.
It sounds fun but extremely intimidating as well!!! Any advice on if I got the game and was worried about being overwhelmed by all the menus and details of playing that you’ve gone over in this video?
@detroitsmash1501 There are many good tutorials on RUclips that will help you learn! Unfortunately they are all quite long as there is no quick way to learn the game, but the good news is that even when learning and you are a bit confused, the game is still very much enjoyable!
@@twiglets2 confusion equals fun? Lol either way the space battles look awesome got some time to kill before Spider-Man comes out thanks for the reply!
So you know how you’ll sometimes see a question on Reddit or something that says like “What game/film do you wish you could experience again for the first time”? Well I’m in my first game of Stellaris and I can already tell this is that game for me.
Overall a Positive take on stellaris, more informative than opinionated which is not always a good thing for a review, after all you WANT the perspective of the reviewer, aka to know thier true opinion. However a balanced review is not bad. As a stellaris content producer (you tube content) and long time player, i do agree with most of this review. DLC could definitely be priced a little lower in most cases. Though once i got dlc i could no longer play the vanilla experience unless i was making a video on it. Other than some minor things I feel this was a pretty good review. Thumbs up. Great editing btw.
@@volairen thank you for your honest words. I'm curious which dlcs you would recommend players go for first, or indeed which are your personal favourites! I get a bit overwhelmed with them all to be honest
At this point being handed Stellaris for the first time and expecting to get some enjoyment from playing it in less than 2 days hard learning is like being handed a 7 dimensional Rubik's Cube with 37 to the N faces existing in 42 to the N planes across 12 dimensions, It has mechanics inside mechanics hidden in sub menus inside sub menus. Some of which are vital - others are not. No real way of knowing which is which. Luckily I got it when it first came out and my on-boarding to this state was gradual. But I dare not leave the game for longer than 6-8 weeks because if I do - there is no way I could pick it back up again without that learning overhead. And I'd probably not bother.
@PaulRoneClarke it is complex, though I believe it possible for a new player to enjoy the game without really understanding what they're doing. It's personal preference of course but expanding your empire and reading all the stories that pop up along the way is fun!
Awesome video! I had Stellaris in my Steam library for a few years I think and recently started playing; it sucked me in _big_ time, and yah... now I consider myself to be a bit of a fanboy of sorts. Having said that... I really enjoyed this video because you addressed the whole lot perfectly I think. Really enjoyed myself here. Gonna check out your channel next but then you'll have to excuse me because I got a senate to 'run' (ahem) :P
@ShelLuser Thank you for the kind words! I feel very much the same way about this game, I keep coming back to it and find it absorbing. It surprised me when I first realised as I wasn't expecting it, but this is probably my favourite game!
@BlueBoxRaven they've recently added the ability to play the same empire co-op with up to 3 other friends which I believe is a game changer that has largely gone under the radar. Not sure if GC lets you do that?
I really enjoy Stellaris, but... The game is constantly evolving. Stellaris as it stands now is vastly different from the earliest version, and the Developers continue to tweak and refine game mechanics as time goes on. That means that the Stellaris you know you enjoy may be rather different after a given patch or DLC, possibly requiring you to relearn the game, or even altering elements with which you were comfortable. I suggest new players interested in but uncertain about Stellaris watch some recent gameplay, to get a feel for how it feels. That said, Stellaris has enormous depth and replayability, so assuming you decide to give it a go, you may expect to get a lot out of it. =^[.]^=
This is awesome! I have been so bored with Civilization because of how vanilla and repetitive it feels after 10+ games. This seems like I won't have that problem for a long time
@@twiglets2 You should; it's a great device. I'm finally playing Cyberpunk 2077 after 2 years of waiting with the release of this V2.0 and the DLC, I love it. I'm not saying it's a great RPG, but delving into this universe is fantastic. I'm also reading Neuromancer by William Gibson at the same time, for sure I'm having a great time. Right now, there is a good discount on Soviet Republic (Steam), highly recommended! Good day, sir!
Just found your channel watched two of your reviews they're very well written. Can I ask just for fun what is your favorite strategy game and also what is your favorite paradox strategy game?
@Nemmy_Wemmy Thank you! I hope you found them useful. That's a tricky one! Favorite...my heart says battle for middle earth but my head says Rise of Nations. For Paradox it's close but got to say Stellaris, however Hearts of Iron 4 is excellent too! What about yourself??
@@twiglets2 I'd say my favorite strategy game would be civilization 3 just because nostalgia and fond memories. Although I could say kessen 2/3 even tho they're also rather old but that's fine lol. As for paradox I can't say yet, I only recently got a PC so I'm just really dipping my toes in. I had Stellaris on console but I didn't play much (I haven't dived into it yet further than the empire creator lol). Recently got it on PC as well. Been eyeing hearts of iron 4 but haven't bought it yet. Watched loads of gameplay on ck3 and and hoi4. But the only paradox game I've put any time into at all is age of wonders 4 and I've enjoyed that a good bit.
@@Nemmy_Wemmy ahh I've not tried age of wonders yet! Some were saying the game was a bit broken and required adjustment, have you had any issues with it?
I had a demo of this some time ago, however for me there is way too much reading of the dialog. If it had voice actors it would have been great. This one design is why I never bought it. Your video is a brilliant description of the game however.
@Myterriers At first I enjoyed reading the discoveries etc but the novelty ran out quickly and now I pretty much ignore them. Your idea of voice actors would be very enjoyable indeed! Maybe I'll make something up myself and release a mod
@anniew4105 a very good question! All three are very deep games, but I would argue that both hoi4 and ck3 are both deeper than Stellaris. Stellaris is still a deep game, but a lot of that depth is in the story and the journey, whereas hoi4 and ck3 are just bursting with mechanics that you need to learn
@stroopwafelfalafel4194 I don't think you'll regret it, but the DLCs add a lot of content so I advise learning the base game first before switching those on, but good luck if you go all in with everything!
@@twiglets2 Thanks! Before I bought any DLCs, I played a couple full games to make sure I actually liked it. Since I did, I decided to buy everything else.
They never made ground combat interesting, and actually turned it into more of a chore than anything else. One thing I didn't like is they did away with distinct "Generals" for ground forces, and "Admirals" for fleets and instead just have "Commanders" for both now. To me that's kind of unfortunate. Maybe it's easier that way for simplicity's sake but it takes away a bit from the immersion imho.
@twiglets2 I was playing Commonwealth of Man games vs AI last year and then more recently started playing again over the last couple months and noticed it had changed. So some time in the last year they changed it.
@twiglets2 sorry i didn't see this! I can't help too much because I haven't played Stellaris yet. But it's in my backlog. I've heard stellaris is much more complex. But I liken endless space to civ. The ship customization makes combat fairly interesting. Is my hilite.
@THEOUTCASTCREATIVE Thank you, I hope it was useful! A buddy of mine has just started to play Stellaris, they usually player master of Orion and are enjoying Stellaris. They don't think it's "better" as such, just an enjoyable game, so hopefully you will feel the same!
thanks very much, I think I should get you on my channel sometime to do a strategy game discussion live stream - you should see my board games collection@@twiglets2
It became too complicated for me. I prefer what it was on launch when you could develop whatever FTL engine you want instead of getting a good draw. It made the game a lot cooler and more strategic. Now it just seems like they focused too much on RP like Crusader Kings and dumb minor mechanics.
@nicholasgutierrez9940 I kind of wish I could play the game how it was originally as it is a bit too much for me now. I enjoy the game but I can't play DLC anymore as the base game is complex enough on its own!
@@twiglets2I recently bought it with utopia. I’m a bit torn, because on the one hand I like the RP elements but it feels like I’m putting in the effort to imagine it and the game doesn’t really follow along. Also spreadsheet sim isn’t fun to me, and from my experience if you want to not bother about economy you can kind of get away with it. I’m a bit disappointed tbh bc in my head , yeah I’ve built a slave empire, treat this civ as livestock, but all I see is ‘green food icon go up’. I’m left to imagine everything else myself. There’s no rebellion or popup. Battle thralls, livestock, indentured servitude, chattel slavery: all these options but what do they matter/how are they different beside a number on the list? Espionage straight up does nothing, interesting techs are locked til the end game meaning most games you don’t even get to them Bc like CK late games becomes tedious and laggy with a whole empire. Also disappointed in religion. Coming from CK where it’s such a big part, I feel like they could add a whole religion system to Stellaris that could impact your culture and values, but as it stands materialism vs spiritualism is just so bland. Sorry this came across really negative, but I actually love certain parts about stellaris, just sometimes feel like my imagination cant do *all* the work, you get me? I’d like to hear your thoughts. :)
The late game lag essentially kills what is in practice an extremely joyous experience, especially with mods. Whats the point of making a galactic empire if 1 year passes slower than real 1 year
@@kalimatronix True that, nothing fixes lag like purging of foul xenos. besides, i detest, i loathe, I FIND IT REPULSIVE, to have any other race but Humans exist in my universe.
@Amonabus Interesting to hear your take on it as you've had the game for so long. Have you sunk a lot of hours into it? Is there anything specific that's made you stop playing?
@@twiglets2 A lot of hours. This game has no soul. It's legit a spreadsheet simulator. The fact that the galaxy screen is by far the easiest to default to and the devs are obsessed with menus and popups. They even updated the game to have less characters*leaders* available to the player during a playthru.
What you have here is a 19 minute and 47 second ad for the game and a large number of Paradox paid people claiming its a good review. Stellaris is a crappy board game placed in space. The game is full of bugs, game ending glitches, and events that destroy game play. After overcoming the silliness of having space highways in the void of the galaxy you will expand and may even fight a small war or two before everyone joins up in massive alliances that basically prevents wars. Then if a war does break out between huge alliances war exhaustion will end the war at status quo before ever finishing. Therefore, the game just becomes a boring slogfest of research and building, waiting for the "endgame" event... which will be the biggest anti-climactic thing in any game. It is usually defeated before it even reaches you, or before you can help fight it. Waste of money, and this is even before the Paradox modus operandi of creating a half-finished game and then selling you the rest in multiples DLCs. Cost you over $100 just for a base game that sucks. You were warned.
Bruh it’s possible for people to enjoy a game without being a PDX shill chill out. I get your point buts it bloody delusional at this point thinking they’re all paid opinions 🙄
I would imagine its only worth it if you have a brand new computer with very high clock speed cpu. due to stellaris' outdated mostly single threaded bottlenecked engine its built on.
I am considering buying the game after I got some game money I could use. The only thing I am worried about is wasting my money for a game that I have zero skill in
@boiitbespamtongspamton4518 If this is your first grand strategy game then there are no easy choices as they are all complex and so it's a risk to make a purchase. Stellaris is worth considering because although it is a difficult game to master you can pause it and play it on a slow speed. Plus remembering my own first experience, the game is story rich and generally epic, even if you're not sure what you are doing. There may be better games out there for you to spend your money on, but generally speaking Stellaris doesn't disappoint if you have a genuine interest after you've looked into a few reviews and get an idea of what the game is about.
@twiglets2 After a little bit of more research and watching game play, I think I will definitely have the game. For a while i've played games where it ends, I don't want it to end, especially if I end with getting people to survive. So I think I will buy and try it out, probably not soon gotta save a bit more because more important things came up. I also wanna say thank you. I always will appreciate a youtuber replying to comments
There are so many mechanics I didn't have time to mention in this video but Stellaris is a TITAN of the grand strategy genre. You can pick it up for a great price and it will keep you and your friends entertained for YEARS. And that's before we even look at DLC's or Mods. Already a fan of the game? What would you say to someone wondering whether they should give it a try?
Bought it on console (me having an Xbox). An excellent decision. Takes some time to learn, but the vast amount of tips and tricks videos on YT helps, and when you get going it's fascinating stuff.
The crazy thing is, it plays pretty darn good on console too despite being an RTS, so if you have Xbox (and maybe PS?) but no PC you are still in good hands.
@@amuroray.1690 wow that is unexpected! I had assumed it would be a nightmare on console. I guess you spend your time scrolling through menus?
@@twiglets2 On Xbox, the left and right triggers let you scroll quickly down most longer menus, and once you get to the general vicinity you use the D-pad.
Not quite as good as a mouse, and maybe it's because I never played it on PC, but it doesn't bother me as much as I thought it would.
Thanks, I was wondering if this video covered DLCs and Mods, thank you for this :D. - Because of your vid and steam sale I've bought it so, here we go haha.
@@aaronh678 exciting times! Let us know how you get on with the game
I gotta say , this is a GREAT review. Short , be long enough , a lot of subjects are talked about , but it's not messy , it's well organized. Great script , good background video. Thank you for this great review!!
@reddzee3590 thank you for your kind words! I hope the review was useful, did you decide to purchase the game in the end??
@@twiglets2 It was very helpful! It ended up making me buy it , and I don't regret that choice for a second!
@@reddzee3590 awesome, glad to hear it!
Having TLDR is 10/10
@chrushernator Haha I'm glad you think so!
I finished a single playthrough in Stellaris and I can describe that experience with a single word: EPIC. The late game battles all over the galaxy felt like a real war with many actors, all this while playing the diplomatic game in the galactic government, in my own federation (inside which I was dethroned) and trying to manage multiple ties with my allies and vassals. It really felt like managing a huge galactic empire and the stress and joy during some of those moments were real. I can still remember myself sweating irl while trying so hard to win some of crucial fights against superior enemies and the sheer amount of panic when all hell broke loose in the end. If you want a wild roller-coaster ride of emotions this game is for you. However I'm not sure I have what it takes to do a second run. It was very fun and at the same time very demanding and felt relief when I finished it.
@@talir3337 what a great way to describe a game of stellaris! I always struggle to put it into words
What a quality video, i don't generally comment on videos but gotta support this one. Good job!
@@MAdhvaryu thank you! That means a lot
I played 8+ hours & just touched the surface. Insane & deep game. I played just base game & I think just more than enough for years to playing this awesome game!
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@ArdikaPercha I'm glad to hear you're enjoying it! I purchased a few DLCs but turned them off as it was too much! The base game is awesome
@@twiglets2 yes before I buy, just watched some of videos, & I plan to buy base game then if I enjoy playing this game I buy DLCs. But I wrong, the base game have a tons of replaybility.
The game is great if you want to put some time into learning it in singleplayer. My friends are overwhelmed by the sheer volume of the game and they really cant handle it :/ Still a really good game, just wish it was a little easier for new players.
@Jordan-xm6wo Have you tried the new (ish) co-op mode? It's great for learning with friends or teaching them the basics, a great feature!
The ultimate space fantasy simulator.
@groxpl149 the amount of things you can do, both good and evil, is truly inspiring!
It has £250 worth of dlc now unless you subscribe monthly, which is insane.
Thanks for the video, well made. Thinking about buying it on this sale round and found your video. Think I'll give it a go
@agentb42 You're welcome, I hope it was useful. If you do make a purchase be sure to come back and let us know how you're getting on with the game!
I have only 30 hours in. Already have most of the big DLCs I got for cheap on Instant Gaming, so I have quite a lot being thrown at me 😂 My approach to Stellaris is purely reactionary. I don’t have much of a strategy, I don’t aim to win the game, I just try to make the best out of whatever situation the game throws at me. Suprisingly this way of playing is quite fun. So my advice to new players is to watch some short tutorial here on RUclips to learn bare basics and then just play the game, don’t overthink it and when something comes up just hit whatever option you feel it’s alright.
@MartinSurych That's such great advice. It's easy to think "how should I play this game?" When the fun is to play it however the hell you want to!
Out of curiosity what would you recommend in terms of dlc? Specific ones that are best for players to get first?
@@twiglets2 That is hard question as I bought them all at once so I don't really know what they do individually in great detail. So far I have these:
Utopia (must have)
Nemesis (I wanted Espionage)
Federation (better diplomacy options)
Overlord (got it for super cheap, I haven't explored it yet much, I am aware that some people don't like it)
Ancient Relics (adds to atmosphere)
Leviathans (interesting encounters)
Apocalypse (fun events, depends :-D)
Distant Stars (can stir things up quite a bit)
Synthetic Down (easier to play, fun to p*ss off)
I am aware that Paradox DLCs often get fair amount of criticism but I highly recommend at least some of them as they do add flavor. Vanilla game is nice but mid and especially late game can get a bit hollow without. I understand that people get p*ssed after spending 15 dollars for DLCs that doesn't have a good release or doesn't have much to offer to fit their playstyle, or in general. Do what I did, get it cheap from Instant Gaming, I've saved almost 2/3 of the price there :-D What DLCs from what I don't have yet would you recommend?
Not my type of game, nor a game I would normally watch a video of, but I have to hand it to you, your videos are excellent. Your narration is A+, the editing is excellent, the video format (especially the 60s TL;DR at the start) is wonderful to manage audience expectations.
Keep it up!
@nullpunk548 Thank you my friend, that means a lot!
Out of curiosity, is there a particular game on your Wishlist that you would find a similar review useful for? Always looking for new ideas!
@@twiglets2 I'm looking forward to your Anvil Empires video once it's past the beta stage, which I'm sure is already on your radar. :D Also Medic: Pacific War when it comes out.
This one isn't on my wishlist since I've sunk a ton of time in it, but if you're ever looking for a shooter to cover, I'd recommend dipping your toes into Hunt: Showdown.
@@nullpipAnvil Empires is very much on the radar, it's been difficult to gain access to the alpha but looking forward to it, and I've added Medic Pacific War to the list, I hadn't heard of that one :)
Now Hunt: Showdown is an interesting shout. It's been on my wishlist for a long long time but I see it keeps getting cheaper. Perfect for a video so thank you for that!
@@twiglets2 Aye, it's on sale for 20 quid half the time & there's a new event starting on Wednesday. *wiggles eyebrows*
@@nullpip Wiggles eyebrows indeed!
I have the game with all the DLCs and don't regret getting it one bit. The possibilities are endless and for a sci fi like myself this game is godsend. It creates a sense of wonder few games have made me feel. Also I believe that among all the Paradox games, this one is the easiest to learn, since thing are evolving organicaly and there is a logical path for everything you have to do, And lastly of course the base game itself is more that enough to give you a good time, but if your have the money consider buying the DLCs. They give a lot of flavour and variety.
@dimitristsipis4841 do you have a preferred race?
Is the latest dlc worth it?
I was curious about this game as I will be acquiring a steam deck in the near future and have a history of enjoying 4x space games (even though they weren't called that when I started playing them). I appreciate how your review gives good information for decision making (especially the never pay full price bit) and is going to play a role in whether I ultimately decide to get this game. Based on your review it seems like a modern iteration of Malfador Machinations Space Empires IV. That was the game I grew up on and this seems like a modern version that is simplified in some areas and expanded in others. If you have never played Space Empires IV and are not seeking graphic based entertainment it might serve as a lighter introduction to this genre. I say that as it is much easier to step away from Space Empires IV and come back when life allows it. It would also be neat to see you do a review of Space Empire IV as a look into the past video. It is still available on Steam. Thank you for your review, if I decide to play Stellaris it will likely have been influenced by how you presented this review and its information.
@variable10x43 Thank you for your kind words, I'm glad you found the video useful.
I've found Space Empires IV on Steam, I can also see there is a Space Empires V, do you think that IV is better than V?
If you do end up purchase Stellaris please do come back and let us know how you find it. Sometimes the comments section of these videos is more useful to players than the video itself when we all share our experiences!
I have only played Space Empires IV gold edition. If I recall correctly that was the peak of Malfador Machinations game design, there was a reason I didn't get the 5th edition (not that I can recall it over a decade and a half later). And if I do purchase Stellaris I will come back after getting some time in on it, so that it isn't a surface level reaction. Thanks for the interaction.
subscribed cause you have a 60 second TLDR.
@meme-bj1pe haha thank you!
Impeccable work, thank yiu!
@djwindkind Thank you, I hope it was useful!
Absolutely! But, I have GOBS, game overflow blocking syndrom. Tooooo many games, unable to decide what to play... so I stay with the one I always find comfort in, They are Billions, and Starfield, but def the most soulless Bethesda creation...@@twiglets2
3:27 made me laugh. Thanks for making such an in-depth video about all the things about this game that i was on the fence about getting, especially the 60s TLDR!
@@BT10e you are most welcome! Glad it was useful
Your channel is one of the best and unique that I hope it will be out there in youtube. I really like the first 1 minute summary.
@@marcusyeo2197 thank you that means a lot! I shall keep going and please let me know if there are any other games you think could be reviewed in this way, suggestions are always very helpful!
Greatest review that exists for this game. This is exactly what I needed. All the beginner guides go into depth about every little menu icon and never talk about WHAT THE FUCK THIS GAME IS ACTUALLY ABOUT! Thank you so much for this.
@@MrMadness574 I'm glad you found it useful as that's exactly what I was trying to achieve!
This is the struggle that I’m going through right now.
@@blockmasterscott I hope the struggle ends soon
@@twiglets2 Thanks!
I am a long time off and on player of Stellaris. Maybe once a year I download the updates and play it a little. All the "depth" usually distills down to many hours of play only to find you lost fifty moves ago but didn't know it. There are a few bugs they never seem to fix either. Like one of the most basic mechanics of fleet combat can suddenly start reporting incorrect battle results. Or you load a saved game and all the numbers in your empire are screwed up and your formerly balanced economy nose dives into revolt and rebellion. Sometimes the jobs on planets get randomly shuffled around and creates unemployment where there was none before. After seeing these ancient bugs still there I sadly put the game away and wonder if it will be fixed next year.
@gregmarsters2434 I too play the game perhaps once a year (I'm due to fire it up again soon!) but the difference is I don't know enough to realise the issues you say exist as the game is so vast and confusing to me.
It's disappointing to hear about the repeat bugs, especially since the game isn't far off 10 years old.
Stellaris is such a niche game I can’t in good conscience recommend it to anyone, if you know you know and that’s all I can say about it haha. I love stellaris.
@___.51 I gifted it to a friend earlier this week. Little do they know I've just ruined their life muahahaha
the simplified resource system is what kinda pushed me away. also the simplified planet management. these parts play more like a "paradox spreadsheet simulator" rather than a video game
@jimster1111 that's interesting. Do you mean simplified compared to something specific, or just too simple in general?
@@twiglets2 so I'm used to real time economies like distant worlds universe, Stellaris, or the x3 series. As far as planet Management I miss the old stellaris planet UI (if I'm not misremembering it used to be different) where buildings and population and stuff were represented on a tile map. The new system seems too much like a list
Gonna try the game out again though, maybe this time I'll get addicted
the tldr section made me like, the rest of the video made me sub.
@Canard3D I'm glad and most of all I hope you found the video useful!
My only problem with this new updated version of Stelaris is when I play mods I have to personally re-upload every mod into the game with the old uploads the mod species will come with it automatically but now add to re-create every species that’s a lot of species
@coreyjenkins5305 Ouch that sounds painful! Is it still worth it though?
@@twiglets2 I like stellaris I just don’t like recreating every species
Pick it up with the best rated DLC's (seriously, some are NOT good and some are vital) on a heavy Steam sale. This is the biggest and wildest space 4X out there, and for folks that grew up on MOO2 its a must-have in the collection.
@@adamgroszkiewicz814 agreed! Which dlc do you think is best and which worst? I think it would be useful to hear your thoughts
@@twiglets2 All DLC's rated "Mostly Positive" or "Positive" are good. Worst one overall would be Astral Planes. Personally I never purchased Megacorps, just because its not the playstyle I want from a 4X and adding it fundamentally changes the power balance of underlying mechanics.
This video is also a great tutorial lol I learned a lot
@ALLISMIND I hadn't thought of it that way before, glad it was useful!
Really a wonderful game that I keep coming back to play. The DLC updates and mechanics changes keep the game fresh.
@@ionious97 I'm glad to hear this game receiving such love!
Incredible video! Lots of tea information and helped me decide to buy the game.
@willcrockett5658 you're welcome, I hope you enjoy the game!
It sounds fun but extremely intimidating as well!!! Any advice on if I got the game and was worried about being overwhelmed by all the menus and details of playing that you’ve gone over in this video?
@detroitsmash1501 There are many good tutorials on RUclips that will help you learn! Unfortunately they are all quite long as there is no quick way to learn the game, but the good news is that even when learning and you are a bit confused, the game is still very much enjoyable!
@@twiglets2 confusion equals fun? Lol either way the space battles look awesome got some time to kill before Spider-Man comes out thanks for the reply!
I felt the same way but trust me it's easy to learn, just watch some tutorial videos
Upvoted for the 60 second early in the video tldr
@MrOrangeonion Noted, hope it was useful!
So you know how you’ll sometimes see a question on Reddit or something that says like “What game/film do you wish you could experience again for the first time”? Well I’m in my first game of Stellaris and I can already tell this is that game for me.
@arisesirgareth Epic right?!
TLDR, a whole game built around the end stage of spore. It's on sale now and I'ma buy it
@@irlbirdman1409 good luck my friend!
Overall a Positive take on stellaris, more informative than opinionated which is not always a good thing for a review, after all you WANT the perspective of the reviewer, aka to know thier true opinion. However a balanced review is not bad. As a stellaris content producer (you tube content) and long time player, i do agree with most of this review. DLC could definitely be priced a little lower in most cases. Though once i got dlc i could no longer play the vanilla experience unless i was making a video on it. Other than some minor things I feel this was a pretty good review. Thumbs up. Great editing btw.
@@volairen thank you for your honest words. I'm curious which dlcs you would recommend players go for first, or indeed which are your personal favourites! I get a bit overwhelmed with them all to be honest
At this point being handed Stellaris for the first time and expecting to get some enjoyment from playing it in less than 2 days hard learning is like being handed a 7 dimensional Rubik's Cube with 37 to the N faces existing in 42 to the N planes across 12 dimensions, It has mechanics inside mechanics hidden in sub menus inside sub menus. Some of which are vital - others are not. No real way of knowing which is which.
Luckily I got it when it first came out and my on-boarding to this state was gradual. But I dare not leave the game for longer than 6-8 weeks because if I do - there is no way I could pick it back up again without that learning overhead. And I'd probably not bother.
@PaulRoneClarke it is complex, though I believe it possible for a new player to enjoy the game without really understanding what they're doing. It's personal preference of course but expanding your empire and reading all the stories that pop up along the way is fun!
This video just saved me $20 'cause I added to wishlist and waited for a sale. So thank you.
@InfinittRocketPlastics that's what I aim to do so, glad to hear it.
Awesome video! I had Stellaris in my Steam library for a few years I think and recently started playing; it sucked me in _big_ time, and yah... now I consider myself to be a bit of a fanboy of sorts. Having said that... I really enjoyed this video because you addressed the whole lot perfectly I think. Really enjoyed myself here. Gonna check out your channel next but then you'll have to excuse me because I got a senate to 'run' (ahem) :P
@ShelLuser Thank you for the kind words! I feel very much the same way about this game, I keep coming back to it and find it absorbing.
It surprised me when I first realised as I wasn't expecting it, but this is probably my favourite game!
The first 60 second overview reminded me a lot of spore space age for some reason. Kinda wonder where it went to now
Very good review, detailed and concise. Liked and subbed
@brothaman99246 Thank you!
Great game but my issue with the game is that close to the end time runs extremely slow.
I'm am old Galactic Civilizations series player and I gotta say, this looks way more interesting than GC
@BlueBoxRaven they've recently added the ability to play the same empire co-op with up to 3 other friends which I believe is a game changer that has largely gone under the radar. Not sure if GC lets you do that?
@@twiglets2 never played any of the Civs for multiplayer or co op to be honest with you
Is this the same voice actor from those science videos? I can’t pronounce the name of them.
@BaltimoreMeek I don't recall being in any science videos, but I have been very drunk before so you never know!
Kurzgesagt
@@Darkt3e2 yeeeahhh:)
Great review, thank you!
@prograham I hope it was useful!
I really enjoy Stellaris, but... The game is constantly evolving. Stellaris as it stands now is vastly different from the earliest version, and the Developers continue to tweak and refine game mechanics as time goes on. That means that the Stellaris you know you enjoy may be rather different after a given patch or DLC, possibly requiring you to relearn the game, or even altering elements with which you were comfortable. I suggest new players interested in but uncertain about Stellaris watch some recent gameplay, to get a feel for how it feels. That said, Stellaris has enormous depth and replayability, so assuming you decide to give it a go, you may expect to get a lot out of it. =^[.]^=
@Raycheetah Wise words, thank you for sharing your thoughts!
Would love to see an Age of Wonders 4 review
@@MrMadness574 it's officially on the list, and I've bumped it up now following your suggestion!
Great video thank you. Really helpful.
@@paulbaker45 I'm glad it helped!
This is awesome! I have been so bored with Civilization because of how vanilla and repetitive it feels after 10+ games. This seems like I won't have that problem for a long time
@@matthewbaier766 I don't think you will have that problem here, each game is very different!
@@twiglets2 thanks! Can’t wait for it to go on sale 😄
Great review as always. Thank you!
@s.bridges Thank you Mr Bridges, a pleasure to hear from you!
@@twiglets2 Thank you Sir!
@@a.bridges which games are you playing at the moment? You're always on the latest trends!
I might be getting a steamdeck in the next few months 🎉
@@twiglets2 You should; it's a great device.
I'm finally playing Cyberpunk 2077 after 2 years of waiting with the release of this V2.0 and the DLC, I love it. I'm not saying it's a great RPG, but delving into this universe is fantastic. I'm also reading Neuromancer by William Gibson at the same time, for sure I'm having a great time.
Right now, there is a good discount on Soviet Republic (Steam), highly recommended!
Good day, sir!
Just found your channel watched two of your reviews they're very well written.
Can I ask just for fun what is your favorite strategy game and also what is your favorite paradox strategy game?
@Nemmy_Wemmy Thank you! I hope you found them useful.
That's a tricky one! Favorite...my heart says battle for middle earth but my head says Rise of Nations.
For Paradox it's close but got to say Stellaris, however Hearts of Iron 4 is excellent too!
What about yourself??
@@twiglets2 I'd say my favorite strategy game would be civilization 3 just because nostalgia and fond memories. Although I could say kessen 2/3 even tho they're also rather old but that's fine lol.
As for paradox I can't say yet, I only recently got a PC so I'm just really dipping my toes in. I had Stellaris on console but I didn't play much (I haven't dived into it yet further than the empire creator lol).
Recently got it on PC as well.
Been eyeing hearts of iron 4 but haven't bought it yet. Watched loads of gameplay on ck3 and and hoi4. But the only paradox game I've put any time into at all is age of wonders 4 and I've enjoyed that a good bit.
@@Nemmy_Wemmy ahh I've not tried age of wonders yet! Some were saying the game was a bit broken and required adjustment, have you had any issues with it?
@@twiglets2 well as someone who doesn't know what the heck I'm doing as a PC noob. Ive had no issues with it.
Even running mods on it too
I had a demo of this some time ago, however for me there is way too much reading of the dialog. If it had voice actors it would have been great. This one design is why I never bought it. Your video is a brilliant description of the game however.
@Myterriers At first I enjoyed reading the discoveries etc but the novelty ran out quickly and now I pretty much ignore them. Your idea of voice actors would be very enjoyable indeed! Maybe I'll make something up myself and release a mod
How would this compare in depth to something like HOI4 or CK?
@anniew4105 a very good question! All three are very deep games, but I would argue that both hoi4 and ck3 are both deeper than Stellaris.
Stellaris is still a deep game, but a lot of that depth is in the story and the journey, whereas hoi4 and ck3 are just bursting with mechanics that you need to learn
Well made Video!
Thank you!
Reminds me of Planetarion, in much more actual of course
Perfect review for this game!
@_weebzee Thank you! I hope it was useful
Haven’t watched the video yet, but I sure hope it is, as I just bought every dlc
@stroopwafelfalafel4194 I don't think you'll regret it, but the DLCs add a lot of content so I advise learning the base game first before switching those on, but good luck if you go all in with everything!
@@twiglets2 Thanks! Before I bought any DLCs, I played a couple full games to make sure I actually liked it. Since I did, I decided to buy everything else.
@@stroopwafelfalafel let us know what you think of the DLCs once you've had a chance to try them out properly!
But can i play with myy friends without playing coop ? just Like moo2 where i can play with an friend an Ai´s ??
@TizeronTTV yup! If you are different empires, then you have the option to become allies if you like
Its a lot more worth it now than it was on release even without any of the dlc.
@paul-antonywhatshisface39 Agreed, it's growing and growing which personally I think is a great thing! Don't really need the DLCs to be honest...
Great review
@patrickgallagher6285 thank you, I hope it was useful
They never made ground combat interesting, and actually turned it into more of a chore than anything else. One thing I didn't like is they did away with distinct "Generals" for ground forces, and "Admirals" for fleets and instead just have "Commanders" for both now. To me that's kind of unfortunate. Maybe it's easier that way for simplicity's sake but it takes away a bit from the immersion imho.
@tinman3586 When did they do that? I didn't realise! It has been a while though...
@twiglets2 I was playing Commonwealth of Man games vs AI last year and then more recently started playing again over the last couple months and noticed it had changed. So some time in the last year they changed it.
I just pirated it, and i really like stellaris, so i'll buy it next steam sale.
endless space two review? :)
@Urbrainongaming Now that's an idea! I've not played Endless Space 2 much, how do you think it compares to Stellaris?
@twiglets2 sorry i didn't see this!
I can't help too much because I haven't played Stellaris yet. But it's in my backlog.
I've heard stellaris is much more complex. But I liken endless space to civ. The ship customization makes combat fairly interesting. Is my hilite.
I bought the game after watching halfway through your video. As soon as I purchased I heard "never pay full price". XD whoops
@grahamgeorge7129 Oh no! Hopefully you still enjoy it, such a great game
I wish the game only allowed you to save when you excited the game. The temptation of save scumming is too tempting.
@@TheRealPaul_Morphy I rarely avoid that temptation, with my low skill level I cannot take the risk!
This is the only game I ever saw where the curve of players is ascending continually
@thesmilingman3590 they must be doing something right...!
Superb review, thank you so much. It feels like the next step up from Masters of Orion which has become a bit stale for me.
@THEOUTCASTCREATIVE Thank you, I hope it was useful!
A buddy of mine has just started to play Stellaris, they usually player master of Orion and are enjoying Stellaris. They don't think it's "better" as such, just an enjoyable game, so hopefully you will feel the same!
thanks very much, I think I should get you on my channel sometime to do a strategy game discussion live stream - you should see my board games collection@@twiglets2
As this is on a deep sale on the Playstation Store, I think I'm going to dive in. Great review!
@jordana4910 Thanks, I hope it was useful!
Let us know how you get on with the game
It became too complicated for me. I prefer what it was on launch when you could develop whatever FTL engine you want instead of getting a good draw. It made the game a lot cooler and more strategic. Now it just seems like they focused too much on RP like Crusader Kings and dumb minor mechanics.
@nicholasgutierrez9940 I kind of wish I could play the game how it was originally as it is a bit too much for me now. I enjoy the game but I can't play DLC anymore as the base game is complex enough on its own!
@@twiglets2I recently bought it with utopia. I’m a bit torn, because on the one hand I like the RP elements but it feels like I’m putting in the effort to imagine it and the game doesn’t really follow along. Also spreadsheet sim isn’t fun to me, and from my experience if you want to not bother about economy you can kind of get away with it.
I’m a bit disappointed tbh bc in my head , yeah I’ve built a slave empire, treat this civ as livestock, but all I see is ‘green food icon go up’. I’m left to imagine everything else myself. There’s no rebellion or popup. Battle thralls, livestock, indentured servitude, chattel slavery: all these options but what do they matter/how are they different beside a number on the list?
Espionage straight up does nothing, interesting techs are locked til the end game meaning most games you don’t even get to them Bc like CK late games becomes tedious and laggy with a whole empire.
Also disappointed in religion. Coming from CK where it’s such a big part, I feel like they could add a whole religion system to Stellaris that could impact your culture and values, but as it stands materialism vs spiritualism is just so bland.
Sorry this came across really negative, but I actually love certain parts about stellaris, just sometimes feel like my imagination cant do *all* the work, you get me? I’d like to hear your thoughts. :)
4:58 yooo 😂
@mr_muppet what happened?!
convinced me to buy the game
@@carolusrex2810 I hope you enjoy!
Best spent 4 euro for physical copy in recent years! ;)
Great deal!
yes
The late game lag essentially kills what is in practice an extremely joyous experience, especially with mods. Whats the point of making a galactic empire if 1 year passes slower than real 1 year
A problem with all Paradox games. But luckily for Stellaris players, we have a great instrument of optimisation.
GENOCIDE!!!
@@kalimatronix True that, nothing fixes lag like purging of foul xenos. besides, i detest, i loathe, I FIND IT REPULSIVE, to have any other race but Humans exist in my universe.
@@kalimatronix I've heard there are mods to dumb down the graphics to more manageable levels. Or Genocide, I can see how that would work.
For everyone who doesn’t want to watch the whole video yes it is
@@Maxmash-q3d thank you!
so its MOU4
I've had the game since it released. Do not bother with Stellaris if you haven't already spent a sht ton of money on the game.
@Amonabus Interesting to hear your take on it as you've had the game for so long. Have you sunk a lot of hours into it? Is there anything specific that's made you stop playing?
I thought it was good without DLC (I now have some, but my opinion still stands. Gradually getting some isn't so bad I'd say.)
@@amog8202 Agreed - I've purchased a few over time while they're on sale and they're great. But I can't pay full price for the newer DLC's.
@@twiglets2 get Utopia, Federation/apocalypse, nemesis, and synthetic dawn in that order first imo
@@twiglets2 A lot of hours. This game has no soul. It's legit a spreadsheet simulator. The fact that the galaxy screen is by far the easiest to default to and the devs are obsessed with menus and popups.
They even updated the game to have less characters*leaders* available to the player during a playthru.
If I didn't get so frustrated with Stellaris's tutorial I would probably play it.
@@RICHIEV333 it's so much to learn I'm surprised the tutorial isn't worse to be honest
@@twiglets2 Good point, and yes, I will probably try again. A long time ago, Civ 2 was my favorite game. This looks like Civ 2 in space on steroids.
Thanks to this video, i know now that Stellaris is not for me. I love space games , but this one has absolutely no interesting features to me.
@Vincku I'm glad the video helped you to decide! Which other games do you play / are you looking into??
@@twiglets2 I’m looking at Rimworld, equally a big game in its genre.
Video keeps skipping to the end after the 60 second portion
What you have here is a 19 minute and 47 second ad for the game and a large number of Paradox paid people claiming its a good review. Stellaris is a crappy board game placed in space. The game is full of bugs, game ending glitches, and events that destroy game play. After overcoming the silliness of having space highways in the void of the galaxy you will expand and may even fight a small war or two before everyone joins up in massive alliances that basically prevents wars. Then if a war does break out between huge alliances war exhaustion will end the war at status quo before ever finishing. Therefore, the game just becomes a boring slogfest of research and building, waiting for the "endgame" event... which will be the biggest anti-climactic thing in any game. It is usually defeated before it even reaches you, or before you can help fight it. Waste of money, and this is even before the Paradox modus operandi of creating a half-finished game and then selling you the rest in multiples DLCs. Cost you over $100 just for a base game that sucks. You were warned.
Bruh it’s possible for people to enjoy a game without being a PDX shill chill out. I get your point buts it bloody delusional at this point thinking they’re all paid opinions 🙄
So...many....xenos
No it is not.
😂😂😂 I bet you played for more than 100 hours
@ariasabe yeah but at least didn't pay for it 😆
@@donaldpetersen2382 savage 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I would imagine its only worth it if you have a brand new computer with very high clock speed cpu. due to stellaris' outdated mostly single threaded bottlenecked engine its built on.
@hypersonicmonkeybrains3418 the end game lag is real.
I am considering buying the game after I got some game money I could use. The only thing I am worried about is wasting my money for a game that I have zero skill in
@boiitbespamtongspamton4518 If this is your first grand strategy game then there are no easy choices as they are all complex and so it's a risk to make a purchase.
Stellaris is worth considering because although it is a difficult game to master you can pause it and play it on a slow speed. Plus remembering my own first experience, the game is story rich and generally epic, even if you're not sure what you are doing.
There may be better games out there for you to spend your money on, but generally speaking Stellaris doesn't disappoint if you have a genuine interest after you've looked into a few reviews and get an idea of what the game is about.
@twiglets2 After a little bit of more research and watching game play, I think I will definitely have the game. For a while i've played games where it ends, I don't want it to end, especially if I end with getting people to survive. So I think I will buy and try it out, probably not soon gotta save a bit more because more important things came up. I also wanna say thank you. I always will appreciate a youtuber replying to comments
A lot of micro managing
@robbleeker4777 ohhh yes!
It is boring compare to other paradox 4x game.
@@xenxx1192 which paradox games do you think are better?
Not really. Stellaris as it is today is a horrible nonsensical mess of feature bloat. I wouldn't recommend this game to anyone.
Yikes we got a live one boys. Hurry time to get the regard wrangler and put this one away. Go on and git!
@@SeaDoge13 Have you taken your meds today?
Hmm, a review that failed to mention the $250 + price tag if you want to play the COMPLETE game (with expansions)
No
@jwb_666 But why?
in short its not. the replay ability isn't great and it just not a great game. my review after 300 hrs
bro...what????
-300hrs - replayability isn’t great - ugh? 😅