So first off, i wasn't expecting much from this DLC so when i say its simply reskins some mechanics to add delays for all the basegame problems, it's coming from a low, low bar. The game itself leans heavily into its political ideals and there's no lasting choice in game that can screw you over when you interact with others. Every bad deal can be fixed with a single trade item gifted next time, and raiders can be bought off and are generally better used to clear out your warehouses then fought. Hell, you people reproduce and age so quickly, that any of them earn badges or have names is meaningless set dressing. I thought this expansion would addresss some of that, but no. Its barely more content to build then the halloween pack, and is entirely missable. Theres nothing really worth it here, sure you get some concrete buildings, but it just gives you another tier to reach and nothing fancy to do when you get there. Heck, the demands system they add is just the same mechanic with a garunteed "warehouse raid" if you ignore it or fail. But hey, you're looking after commies, of course they riot when they dont get the luxuries they demand. If only those guard towers could be turned inwards to police bad behaviour. A cheap delay tactic for end game problems, hell, the new expedetions play out exactly the same as base game ones, except now there is boring characters blabbing while you loot instead of random commie#20 whos going to die of old age before the timer ticks over for the next balloon ride out. And thats it. If you really need to know how dissapointing this is, grab it on AT LEAST 50% off.
