Simple, and highly addictive.

I call this a 4X-lite game, but its still got quite a bit of depth. It really boils a 4X strategy game down to its essentials, making it simple to learn, but still have that one-more-turn addictiveness in it. An excellent and thoughtful game that can be played in short bursts.

Lauee1 about EMPIRE: The Deck Building Strategy Game, v1.1.2