It’s changed a lot since I played it almost 2 years ago, not just better looking but the progression system is way better than it was, it makes more sense as you research the stuff you need right now. It’s quite exciting to unlock a whole new system and then scavenge the parts to implement it, especially when you have been out on the world map with a few other guys and come back with a car full of goodies. The combat is way better, not amazing but it does enough to make you feel that you are being invaded as you scrap it out at the gate and if the gate falls you sound the general quarters alarm and all hell breaks loose. I did not show everything in the video, I saved some for the people that buy the game such as the end structure and the brutal magnetic storms. I know these games are not for everyone but they make a real nice break from the last week playing COD and BF, I would say that though as these City building survival games are becoming my favourite genre, I have covered loads this year. For more info: rebrand.ly/WorthABuy

Thanks so much for giving it another look Mack!

Mack is pretty much the only KZfaqr I trust with a sponsored video.

Great review Mack, glad paradox invited you to do this. Looks indeed as if they have made huge changes for the better, I will put this on my shopping list now!

"Don't eat rabbit...yet" :) Oh Mack...poor rabbit!

Respect for not saying it is or isnt worth a buy, because its a sponsored video and you cant say if it is or isn't fairly. Thats why I subscribe, because you do things properly

We all know Paradox makes great games, but giving Mack a sponsored video shows they REALLY trust their stuff!!!! Great one , Mac

Anyone else wondering what happened to the new COD rant?

Wow, Mack actually got sponsored for a video! Cudos to Paradox for giving a proper and honest reviewer a chance!

Surviving the Aftermath and Endzone A World Apart are both solid entires into the post-apocalypse city building genre. I prefer Aftermath over Endzone, it feels more laid back and chill. But I love Endzone's building explorations. Enjoy some time off, Mack.

Mack, you are one of the only ones that deserve the sponsored videos. You are honest and we know it. Thanks for being honest :)

I love discovering new games through this channel, it’s a godsend.

So long as it remains honest, sponsored videos should be done more often to help out the channel and yourself

Mack have you played Battlefield early access or Halo infinite open beta yet?

I just picked up the game yesterday, and so far it's a great and relaxing game. EXACTLY what we need in this Buggs Bunny crazy world right now. It reminds me of the first Sim City where I just sat in front of the screen for hours vegging out to creative and inventive fun.

Excellent review!! Thank you for bringing this game back into the fold again!

If i ever want to buy a game or need info before buying, your the guy i come to, your a king mate, thank you for taking the time to review games, it really gives me the yes or no answer within a few minutes.

Subscribed today Mack!! Love watching your reviews, informative and funny....perfect 👌

Hi Mack, love your videos. You have a great sense of humour and you can really do great video game reviews. Just wanted to know if an episode on the new Battlefield 2042 is in the making.

I picked this up in early access a while back, and had great fun with it even then. If it's gotten even better, then ... in my opinion, worth buying if you like base building games and post-apocalyptic settings.

Awesome vid Mack, you are a legend.

I’m four minutes in Mac, and I’m sold on the game already. Plus I’m a fan of pretty much any Paradox game. It’s fantastic to see Mac get a sponsorship by Paradox. Most developers dislike him, because he doesn’t sugar coat it with bs- he tells you the unvarnished truth. Great content bro, and a happy new year.

Paradox have alot of really good games, and this looks good aswell.

Thanks for the review, Mack. I just dropped the money on this and finished the download. Looking forward to playing when I get home from work.

Cheers mac good to see Paradox reaching out to a top reviewer like yourself.

Good to see you doing sponsored videos, Mack! Keep up the awesome work.

Looks interesting. Will have to check it out.

This game looks to me like it came out of a Frostpunk mold, enriched with many elements.

I have been playing on the Xbox One S for about 10 months (early access) now and although at first the performance was really bad, I left it for a couple months and slowly it became really enjoyable and with all the changes and additions it's really become a gem! There really isn't alot of games like this on Xbox and you really lose track of time while playing! It's come so far from the start of the early access and I highly recommend it. ✌️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Ooo never heard of this, looks right up my alley, great sponsor choice Mac 👍

“Plebs are needed!”

Thanks Mak' Looks interesting ,might have to give it a whirl , Cheers .

Loved the video. Would like to see a review on the gta remasters

So much for this channel never playing sponsored reviews

Love your videos pal !

Reminds me of a really old great game were you lived in a fallout shelter that was super fun MP called "Visions of Aftermath The Boomtown", very ahead of it's time, very early graphics/sound though. Nice review, thanks Mack.

great video mack, wish you a great day!

for 3 years i follow this channel. not once have i been let down by your opinion.. will buy this game as well, just on your say so... thenx m8

Thanks Mack, I'm giving it a go! Looks fun.

Looking good. Will give it a try. Promise.

Mack is the only guy I would watch a sponsored video.

Hi WorthaBuy, I love your channel both for it's quality and for the fact we have the same taste in games, so thank you. It seems every time you give a positive review on a game I would like, it's a windows only release. Could you keep an eye out for something that runs on Linux please?

Most interesting game I've seen in years!

Wow.. I too got this two years ago and did not enjoy it at all. Looks much better now, will have to revisit. Thanks for re-reviewing!

Not played a game like this before, just installing now so here goes 🙏🏻

The only completely honest and unbiased game reviewer out there. Thanks Mack!

This game is fantastic! I got it for free on the PS5, and it was so good that I got it for PC with all the DLCs, 100% recommended

Needing help figuring research out. How do I get tech if the world map says I have to build research outpost first, but dont have tech for that building?

Thanks for re-visiting this!

Looks good

I love this game, its got great charm.

my only regret is having it on EGS. I love the game, very fun and easy to get into but super challenging on harder difficulties. I played it when it came out and it was still EA, then havent touched it till mac made this video saying its 1.0 release. So, reinstalled and Im not disappointed at all! Its really fun and Im liking it more then Surviving Mars which I really liked!

Thanks. Bought many of their games and DLC on Steam, because Mac says this game is good.

This looks good, I think I'll buy it.

One of the best games of that kind in a loooong time

Seems like a post apocalyptic Tropico... I dig it. Been looking for a new game

I’m a huge fan of Paradox and after ur initial video I decided to pass on this game, but after this video I think it’ll be my next purchase! Thanks Mack I can always count on you

I think I'll give this one a try.

Game also has great mod support

And this right here! Is the reason you are the only channel i can be bothered with, when it comes to reviews.

Yeah played this from the first early access. Pretty good game.

Looks like a nice game, but knowing Paradox Interactive it’s probably going to have 30% of content in base game and 70% in many DLCs to come over the years. Cities Skyline…ahem…CK3

big worm = the spice must flow

A true champion of gaming is sir Mack

Hope your arm, leg and face gets better soon mate👍🏻

They must be confident in this game sending it to Mack!

Another Paradox production that will spit out 1000s of dollars of tiny DLCs over a few years.

I completely forgot about this game and it's free on epic next week, can't wait

Speaking of Paradox games, I still really want to know why Mack deleted his Hearts of Iron 4 review!

I'm from the future and: "MACK, DON'T CHASE THE CHAVS!!!"

Mack are you going to try Dirge? Its an indie game that flopped quite badly in their early access launch, the devs were shocked since apparently they put a lot of work into it. They even had to lower the price by half. Very curious to know if its just not great but not curious enough to drop money to find out lol. I'm sure the devs would appreciate the publicity, even negative publicity at this point.

A lot like EndZone, but on the paper looks like a lot more developed, much more features.

thanks mac I'm going to buy this game

Notification squad reporting in

Surviving the Aftermack.

I don't like city builders but I love 4X so I think I'll give this a try.

"Almost 2 years ago in February 2020" Time flies, holy shit

00:33 kinda reminded me of Days Gone...

What about GTA: The DELETED Edition?... Only found on pirating sites...Because ShitStar decided to stop selling the original games for the mobile to console/PC port and then decided to even remove the new one because they dun goofed...Pretty much meaning that if you're on PC, the ONLY way to play it is to YARR it! Good job ShitStar Gaemz! R)

Are you not putting out the cod racism video you said you would?

Paradox: the people who make decent games and apply horrible pricing methods. I wonder why Mack isn't annoyed by that.

Agreed about the storage. I remember games like Pharaoh from the 90s where you designated a storage for specific resources and little workers would not only start storing the resources in the designated storage buildings, but would take resources from other storage buildings where they weren't designated and move them to the new storage location. Definitely something that would make the whole storage management more intuitive.

How is it surviving when you're a floating fucking camera staring at a bunch of structures? Survival in RTS makes no sense

Hi Mack, here's a thought, get rid of the filler music while in gameplay and increase the game volume a bit, so we can listen in on the game music and sounds, to me this is a key element for ambience and immersion. Thank you and hopefully you read this.

a paradox game , I wonder how much DLC it will have 😔

mmmhh whats the name of the music Mack is using the background of his vids. Would be awsome for studying for example

Love Paradox games. Hopefully this will come to console 👍

Looks like by the UI design that this will be ported over to mobile

Nice Video.

The game looks fun. Thanks for giving a fair review of the current state of the game even if this is sponsored.

this is like if the FAA was sponsored by Boing, how do that works? words...

Great update review Mack. Sponsored but uncompromised. Loving where this game is at now, so will be buying. Would be interested in your view on the 'Ultimate Colony Edition' DLC. This seems overpriced, at almost the same cost as the base game, not appearing to add much. But maybe It'll be worth it after I've a couple hundred hours under my belt. PS. Looking forward to your review of Halo Infinite. Seems to be well received elsewhere, but there's only a couple of channels I trust.

if you enjoy planetbase or dawn of man, its that style.

Only 2 years late

liked & commented - no questions asked! we don't only enjoy your work, we trust you blindly m8

This went completely under my radar for some reason, looks worth checking out. Great review as usual mate 👍

Please review, house of ashes, even tho I’ve played it and found it to be a good game, I wanna hear what you think mac. I know you don’t usually post late reviews but this one could be worth it… it’s not a mainstream game

I don't mind sponsored videos so long as the developer says to you, "Could you review our game?" rather than "Can you advertise our game?" and imply you can't criticise it.

Enjoy your break 🍺

no final verdict? strange