Overlord

The Good
I loved the story, the intense "holy cow, I'd better get a move on or this alien is going to absorb all of my planets" atmosphere. Simple graphics, simple combat - you tell them where and when and they tell you if you won, not-at-all-simple gameplay.

The Bad
I hated the fact that even at easy I got the floor mopped with myself. I recognize the fact that I stink at strategy games... stink on ice, in fact. This game, however, seemed even harder than most I've played. I also hated the combat being automated... you send some guys, the alien sends some guys, something happens to your guys, you're informed that you've won or lost (usually lost).

The Bottom Line
I have the version of the game titled "Overlord" - much cooler cover art IMHO. This is a challenging strategy game with several skill levels and gameplay that leaves you staring at the clock and saying "It's WHAT time in the morning?" The sense of urgency you get in this game really adds to the fun, you always know how much more powerful your enemy is becoming (their face becomes more visible in the background of the interface screen as they gain power). If you're into strategy games or cool sci-fi exploration/ planet management/ kill aliens game then I suggest you check out this one.