Best Grand Stratagy Game of them All. The learning curve is steep but as a strategy Game Veteran myself; I picked up on the mechanics quicker then most. Once I did though boy did the experience I got turn out to be Transcendent. Take it from someone whos played them all, from Civilization to Totalwar; AOE to Warcraft; and Every single other Paradox Grand Stratagy game. This is the one to beat them all. The role playing element adds tones of replayability, even if you love playing the same characters over and over (for me Navara in Iberia, or Micromanaging the Byzintine Empire - yes Im one of those guys), the events and things your dynasty goes through overtime will vary wildly so its best for those who love generating stories whilst they play. A must play for any history lover whose also a gamer.