I really enjoyed this game, but was disappointed with the technical aspects and flaws mentioned above. This game really is a 5/5 for some people, and a 1/5 for others. You will find this game really boring if you like action, and intriguing if you like strategy.

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Category	Description	MobyScore
AI	How smart (or dumb) you perceive the game's artificial intelligence to be	3.4
Gameplay	How well the game mechanics work (player controls, game action, interface, etc.)	4.0
Graphics	The quality of the art, or the quality/speed of the drawing routines	3.6
Personal Slant	How much you personally like the game, regardless of other attributes	4.3
Sound / Music	The quality of the sound effects and/or music composition	2.8
Overall MobyScore (34 votes)		3.6

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