Despite encountering a couple of crashes and grappling with connectivity issues while playing with friends across the pond (I'm on the West Coast, USA, while they're in the UK), I'm generally satisfied with the gameplay mechanics. We've only progressed a few levels, but the Stratagems add an enjoyable element, and the challenge mode lives up to its name.

This game seems poised to become our go-to on Friday nights, despite the initial issues. I hope the developers address the connectivity issues promptly.

As an additional note, I don't particularly mind the dated Nprotect software. While it may not be cutting-edge, complaining about its kernel access seems unfounded when considering that other anti-cheat systems like Battleye share similar practices. I'm just relieved it's not some questionable Chinese malware.

Despite encountering a couple of crashes and grappling with connectivity issues while playing with friends across the pond (I'm on the West Coast, USA, while they're in the UK), I'm generally satisfied with the gameplay mechanics. We've only progressed a few levels, but the Stratagems add an enjoyable element, and the challenge mode lives up to its name. This game seems poised to become our go-to on Friday nights, despite the initial issues. I hope the developers address the connectivity issues promptly. As an additional note, I don't particularly mind the dated Nprotect software. While it may not be cutting-edge, complaining about its kernel access seems unfounded when considering that other anti-cheat systems like Battleye share similar practices. I'm just relieved it's not some questionable Chinese malware.