Got rammed in career mode by Stroll, then Ocon. 10/10 realism.

First race of my first playthrough, Latifi spun out during practice, Q1 and the race itself.
+1 For realism.

Hmm.

It's good.

It's been many years since I last played Baldur's Gate and other isometric titles, but this brought me right back into the spirit of it. A few mechanical differences and rulesets, of course, but that's part of the charm. The story is engaging, the companions are relatable bar a few odd banters and the addition of non-medieval weaponry and technology adds to the complexity that you as a player need to master.

Some drawbacks and bugs, but nothing major. Highly recommended.

Coming from a traditional RTS or Total War-approach, this game takes you above and beyond strategy-wise. It's not so much a pure strategy game as it is an attempt at civilization simulation at a more intense real-time and macro scale than we know from the Sid Meyer titles.

Complex with very little hand holdning, it's up to you to read up on details, get accustomed to the mechanics of religion, culture, technology, army strategy, etc., and figure out how to build cities that thrive with the right provincial support combination of farming, industry and more.

If you enjoy a complex and immersive title where you've got to make an effort, this is a good choice.

If you hope to gloss over details and use it as a war sim, TW-style, you're better off doing something else.

Strangely addictive.