I love games such as Command and Conquer, Emperor: Battle for Dune, Age of Empires, and other new strategy games. In the end though, this game has always held high on my list of favorite games. The storyline is beyond fantastic, and the intuitive control of multiple star systems (maps) while incorporating the use of admirals to help manage your fleet all while combating a very ferocious game AI lead to an amazing game experience. For those who love the games that I mentioned above, this game is for you! Oh, I find it important to note, that I am only able to play this game on my Windows 7 based PC's. Windows 8, 8.1, and 8.1 pro do not work...as they crash on startup. Also, on windows 7, the game runs very well..bar one exception. The UI lags and is a bit sluggish. This is easily overcome by adjusting the cursor settings and the game speed. All is well! Enjoy!