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Is Total War Saga: Thrones of Britannia Worth Playing?
The main reason A Total War Saga: Thrones of Britannia failed is that it was not Total War: Medieval 3, which for…

Is Chains of Freedom Worth Playing?
While Chains of Freedom may lack the polish and marketing of larger games in the real-time tactics genre, it is undoubtedly one…

Is Total War: Rome II Worth Playing?
Despite a shaky start, after five years of developer updates and community feedback, Total War: Rome II is a worthy successor to…

Is The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak Worth Playing?
The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak is more of the same in the best way possible, and its release brings the…

Is Songs of Conquest Worth Playing?
While Songs of Conquest is one of the best strategy games of the last few years, it is not without issue and…

Is Age of the Empires III: Definitive Edition Worth Playing?
Despite being a less impressive release than Age of the Empires II: Definitive Edition, Age of the Empires III: Definitive Edition is…

Is Civilization V Worth Playing?
Despite its age, Civilization V remains one of the best 4X titles in the 40-year history of the beloved subgenre.

Is Dune: Spice Wars Worth Playing?
Dune: Spice Wars is a return to form for Shiro Games and an assurance that the debacle of Darkburg was an exception…

Is Here Comes The Swarm Worth Playing?
While Here Comes The Swarm is very similar to other games on the market, the addition of a progression system adds a…

Is Superball Worth Playing?
While Superball is little more than a rehash of Rocket League combined with Overwatch-style characters and abilities, it is a very fun…

Is Humankind Worth Playing?
Humankind is a solid attempt to challenge Civilization, but like every contender in the last 30+ years, it ultimately falls short.

Is Discounty Worth Playing?
While Discounty has plenty of potential, its rough edges and relatively poor sales mean that much of that potential will go unrealised.

Is Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III Worth Playing?
While Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War III is a vastly more enjoyable RTS game than Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War II, the…

Is Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War II: Anniversary Edition Worth Playing?
For better or worse, Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War II is a perfect example of the type of RTS titles that were…

Is Total War: Pharaoh Worth Playing?
While Total War: Pharaoh is not the worst Total War game ever made, it is certainty the one which is most out…

Is Total War: Shogun 2 Worth Playing?
Total War Shogun 2 is an excellent title, albeit one held back by a lack of identity, and some design choices which…

Is Total War: Attila Worth Playing?
Total War: ATTILA was developed with next-generation hardware in mind. Unfortunately, that hardware would not arrive in the way that the developers…

Is Empire: Total War Worth Playing?
Bloated, Laggy, occasionally problematic, and the last of an era, Empire: Total War is all these things. Yet despite all of this,…

Is Age of Darkness: Final Stand Worth Playing?
After three years in early access, Age of Darkness: Final Stand hobbles across the finish line, but as someone who played it…

Is Sky Oceans: Wings for Hire Worth Playing?
Sky Oceans: Wings for Hire, at its core, is an excellent turn-based RPG, albeit one held back by lacklustre open-world gameplay, low-quality…

Is Diplomacy is Not an Option Worth Playing?
Diplomacy is Not an Option is a near-perfect indie game for $15 or less; unfortunately, it retails for $24.99 in early access,…

Is Stronghold: Definitive Edition Worth Playing?
Stronghold: Definitive Edition is a disappointing remaster of a niche title which fails to make any meaningful improvements to Stronghold's ageing mechanics,…

Is Sid Meier’s Civilization IV Worth Playing?
While Sid Meier's Civilization IV represents the franchise's first teetering steps into modern gaming and remains an important part of PC gaming…

Is Sid Meier’s Civilization II: Conflicts in Civilization Worth Playing?
Sid Meier's Civilization (1991) is one of the most important PC games in history and, in many ways, is responsible for the…