Stellaris (2016)

Stellaris is a dream come true for any fan of the sci-fi genre and strategy games. The graphical representation of the solar systems and the galaxy itself is breathtaking, but unfortunately for long-time strategy gamers Paradox's Stellaris may come across as simplistic. Many new players, who may even be intrigued by the setting, will be put off by the sheer inaccessibility of the game, due to either the need for better English language skills or a weak tutorial. However, I highly recommend that you don't break a leg over Stellaris and give it a try.

A major improvement in almost every facet of gameplay, made even better because it's free.

The game is meant to evoke that kind of wide-eyed wonder that the night sky holds, placing the player, at first, in an empty galaxy that holds such promise and excitement.

Stellaris, bringing the final frontier to your PC allowing you to build the galactic empire of your dreams

With the proper cultivation and growth, Stellaris can stand with the greats like Galactic Civilizations III or the upcoming Master of Orion reboot, but as it stands, it needs a little more love, whether that is from Paradox themselves or a dedicated fan-base, I do not know. One thing is for sure though, and that is that Stellaris is the planting of a seed that could grow into something spectacular.