I am at the 2nd play-through. This is an addictive game, and of the few where I also bought the DLC. It is a simplified space strategy game - and the simplification has been done good. micro-management is at a minimum. There are lost of decisions to make, each with a small, but not insignificant, outcome. As a consequence, it is the typical "just one planet /mission/room/turn more" The graphic and sound are perfectly in line with this philosopgy, enough to give good visuals - if you like pixels - and fuel your imagination. Normal difficult is nothing to write home about. Higher difficulties push you further out of your comfort zone.
