I love this expansion – just a great addition to 1404 with an extra key contact and more of everything really making the game much deeper and more engrossing. BUT I can't reload saved games when coming back to the game because of the DRM and Ubisoft so far do not seem to be able to fix this

Venice is a great addon it adds alot to the already rich game, it is a pitty you cannot make your own venice cities, as I think that would of made it even better.but all in all a great game.

This is a great game which in using 2 PC's, keeps me & my Partner engrossed for hours. This is a very in depth game, has geat graphics detail, & user friendly. To get the best out of this game I recommend a high end specs PC. Dont try to play this without 1st updating your Video & sound card drivers otherwise there is the tendancy for the game to crash or not save the game on exiting. The only down side to the game if any, the ship fights are pretty basic with no real tactis needed but this game is all about building your own empire/s & contending with the demands of your people. Is worth hte mony.