I remember when EU4 came out, everyone hated it but I loved it even on release. I don't quite "love" Victoria 3 to the same degree, but I still think it is worth buying and playing. It reminds me more of Stellaris on release, where the core gameplay is there but it needs lots of tweaks to perfect. If you want to play an "ideal" Victoria 3, wait a year or two to buy it. If you are impatient like me, buy it now and enjoy it as it is now.

I remember when EU4 came out, everyone hated it but I loved it even on release. I don't quite "love" Victoria 3 to the same degree, but I still think it is worth buying and playing. It reminds me more of Stellaris on release, where the core gameplay is there but it needs lots of tweaks to perfect. If you want to play an "ideal" Victoria 3, wait a year or two to buy it. If you are impatient like me, buy it now and enjoy it as it is now.