To be honest, I don't think it aged very well. The story and characters are just not as compelling as we remember. Especially since the graphics, which were cutting edge for the time, aren't that good anymore.
This game had some great puzzles and environment design. And Travis' trauma was interesting. The game was hampered by being tied to silent hill 1 lore and servicing that.
I want to love this game. But I don't. The "settlement" and grand strategy elements fall flat, and the story is... less good than the other star control games.
You will laugh. You will cry. You will wax melancholy about your childhood. Also you get to kill Hitler and everybody's dad. No additional context is necessary.