I was expecting this game to be a lot better than it actually was. Still though, this game is a solid one and there's lots of fun to be had. I haven't touched Fall of the Samurai yet so this is just a review for the base game. Rise of the Samurai sucks, the base game is great. The UI was not only simple but it was arguably the best in the series at that point. The tech tree is fun to play around with and so are the units the game has to offer. The multiplayer was revolutionary for the series as it now allowed players to fight against each other in campaigns rather than just battles. Each clan felt unique and fun to play as, and the goofy animations from the first game were back in this one. The thing that makes this game a 4 star instead of a 5 star is the realm divide feature that makes every clan in the game declare war on you mid game, if you're not prepared for that sort of thing you've already lost.