This game set out to be a spiritual successor to the 'wars' series (most notably advanced wars). I think it did an incredible job doing that. The combat feels just as good, and the change to having your CO powers be fighters on the map makes every choice feel even more impactful, as you do not want to lose them.

I personally get a bit backed off from these types of games as the battlefields get more complex with more enemies all at once. However, I think the pace is great, and if you like the tactical turn based combat style of game, you'll enjoy it beginning to end.