Victoria 3: Colossus of the South Review (Valthor)
After the 1.5.9 update, the game has encountered significant issues, particularly with the front system, making it nearly unplayable. The current state of the front system is chaotic, with numerous new fronts emerging spontaneously. This creates a frustrating situation where armies assigned to one front inexplicably travel to the other side of the world to engage in battles on newly generated fronts. The most baffling aspect is that once your armies are in these distant fronts, you can't redirect them back to their original front due to an ongoing battle. This results in a loss of strategic progress, as your entire army is effectively scattered across various fronts.
Even when attempting to manage a reasonable number of armies, the situation worsens, with armies being spread thin across an excessive number of fronts, often exceeding the player's ability to control them effectively. This poses a challenge as maintaining a coherent military strategy becomes exceedingly difficult.
Furthermore, the naval battles have reached a point of being nearly unplayable, raising concerns about the overall viability of the navy system. The issues with naval mechanics add another layer of frustration to the gaming experience.
In conclusion, the current state of the game, especially with the front system and naval battles, has significantly impacted the overall enjoyability and playability. Addressing these issues would greatly improve the gaming experience and allow players to fully engage with the strategic elements of the game without unnecessary challenges and frustrations