Game Review (written by Otton13) Added on: 10/30/2007
This has got to be one of the best games today. The importance of this is that if enemy land units overlap by 2 or more of these squares they are considered to be in combat. This allows for positioning of units so as to concentrate firepower on a single unit, as opposed to the "move unit into enemy unit, both take casualties. Repeat for each unit/movement point" that so often prevails in games. Furthermore, having units attacking a unit on opposite sides’ causes additional damage. Infantry units become mired in this combat, and so leads to long-term battles. Tanks can still maneuver, which serves to greatly differentiate them from infantry in a way other than just stats can do.
Naval units are similar, but some of them have longer range, and none of them become mired in combat; positioning isn't quite as big of a deal.
The World War II, III, and IV scenarios are not nearly as interesting or balanced as the random scenario where each side starts with only 1 city. In the WWII scenario everything hinges on Russia; whichever side you play, fly your air force into that theatre, and spend all your money there. You can virtually ignore the rest of the map, and as long as you win in Russia you win the whole war. Instead of a grand strategy campaign that mirrors the real war, it is just one big battle. My problem with the WW3 scenario is that about 2/3 of the world's oil appears in single slice of the map stretching from the Middle East through the Caucasus. Balance-wise, this turns it into a similar situation with the WW2 scenario; other than basic defense, you can ignore the rest of the world because whoever controls this one area ends up winning the game. Bad balance, and bad realism; people only focus on Middle Eastern oil because they export a huge amount; the West pumps a huge amount as well, but it gets used up domestically and so is never really a news item.
All in all it’s wonderful game with great graphics and interesting storyline! I highly recommend downloading it immediately, it’s worth it! You’ll be satisfied, I’m sure!
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Michaelbeteta (10/21/2007)
One of the bright factors is that this game spawned ideas that probably lead to the development of games such as Command and Conquer or Civilization. You play on a world map and try to take control of the world by pounding your enemies into the ground. You start with just 1 city, or in some cases many, and you have to expand to get a good hold on the world. There is only 1 enemy you have to kill and you can either liberate cities by having military control there or you can bribe the city into joining your team.Gohansmom (04/14/2007)
Awesome! For me, this game was easy to pick up and enjoy. The game offers some pretty nice graphics, its challenging without being too challenging to the point of total frustration, and the most important thing, it's loads of fun. You should check this game out for sure.Mfuthey (04/03/2007)
If you enjoy strategy type of games, this is the game for you.Zdozier (02/09/2007)
The thing I like about this game is the amazing graphics. I was also amazed that the game could be so fun. It sure is a fun game. I love this game. |
