Is Stellaris Worth It? A comprehensive review

Is Stellaris worth playing in 2023? This video provides an in depth look at the gameplay to help you make an informed decision. This game has been going from strength to strength since 2016 and shows no signs of slowing down. So if you enjoy strategy games with a focus on Sci fi, economy or city building it's worth a closer look at Stellaris. 00:00 Intro 00:29 60 second TLDR summary 01:30 A typical playthrough - the early game! 01:50 Game setup 02:12 Exploring & Expanding 02:45 Resources 03:30 Colonizing planets 03:39 Managing your planets 04:25 Workers and population management 04:55 Job management 05:44 The mid game! 06:01 Diplomacy 07:06 Military & ship designer 08:12 Research & tech tree 08:44 There are many stories! 09:22 The END GAME 10:51 Megastructures 11:10 Resources resources RESOURCES! 11:42 Leaders 11:58 Edicts 12:21 Trade 12:50 Every planet is unique 13:11 The Galactic Community 13:48 Fallen Empires 14:32 Various other bits 15:04 The MUSIC 15:26 The Practical Issues - Can I Play With Friends? Is It Hard To Learn? Longevity? Sales? DLCs? Etc 18:18 Is Stellaris right for you, today? #stellaris