It's a standard game on a graphically alright board. Nothing is hard to see or understand, and the theme is intact.
Lots of territories and big (very open) continents make this one better with more players.
The board is balanced enough as the bottom corner is easier to defend but the open places are worth more - as well as has enough variety of continents that you can get established.
It all comes down to the dice and what the other players do. I think you have to play the meta game to ensure a win on this one.
Definitely a nice diversion from the basic risk board.