It's pretty much what I hoped for, except for two issues: The AI is not smart, and there are no GEV maps or scenarios.
I want it to play with friends, so the AI being routinely beatable is not a big deal.
As for the GEV maps and scenarios, Auroch
assures me (link requires logging into Steam's Community service) that they're coming. I can live with that.
Honestly, it's everything I hoped for. It'll let me play with my friend, Pete, who lives over 1,700 miles away. Once we can play our favorite scenario (Raid), it'll be nigh unto perfect as far as we're concerned.