Having just played this game through twice in succession, I would strongly recommend it as a excellent value for fans of space opera, crpg, and/or tactical genres at the current price. This said, I would encourage any new player to move seriously through the tutorial and read the manual as Star Wolves expects the player to have a firm grasp of the controls, wing roles, & general tactical approaches from the first mission. Gamers who prefer a more casual or forgiving mission structure may find this game frustrating, but I think it will prove an excellent addition to the library of anyone with even a passing interest in the genre.