Reviews
Ant War (PC)
On the whole, this game is not a visual delight, as the screens are rather simple, and the game play becomes repetitive.
Posted: 17.10.2003 00:00 by Chris | Comments: 0
Star Trek: Starfleet Command (PC)
This game has a somewhat steep learning curve, you really have to understand all the myriad capabilities of your ship, as well as your enemy to...
Posted: 15.10.2003 00:00 by Chris | Comments: 0
Titans of Steel: Warring Suns (PC)
Overall though, this is a very complicated, hex/turn based game that a lot of people will ignore in today’s market of instant action/ shoot first,...
Posted: 15.10.2003 00:00 by Canker | Comments: 0
Homeworld 2 (PC)
To summarise, I think I can honestly say that HW2 will be the 4th game never removed from my HD. I still prefer the original, but that may change...
Posted: 10.10.2003 00:00 by Canker | Comments: 2
Emergency Fire Response (PC)
This game is highly recommended if your looking for something out of the ordinary. Unlike most strategy games, which are usually based on warfare...
Posted: 07.10.2003 00:00 by Chris | Comments: 0
Europa Universalis: Crown of the North (PC)
Most of my problem with the game lies at its heart. EU: Crown of the North is a boring game…there I said it.
Posted: 06.10.2003 00:00 by Capt | Comments: 0
Laser Squad Nemesis (PC)
Canker reviewed a rather old tactical multiplayer game from 2002. Got a good score.
Posted: 04.10.2003 00:00 by Canker | Comments: 0
Age of Wonders II: Shadow Magic (PC)
Age of Wonders: Shadow Magic (hereafter known as AOWSM), published by Triumph Studios, is the latest release in the ongoing saga of the Age of...
Posted: 17.09.2003 00:00 by Chappy | Comments: 0
Chariots of War (PC)
I don’t care what anyone else thinks but to my mind the very thought of marching into battle with only a sword, shield and wearing a mini-skirt,...
Posted: 13.09.2003 00:00 by Capt | Comments: 0
Master of Orion III (PC)
Quite frankly, even if I had the time to eventually learn this game completely, I wouldn’t bother.
Posted: 29.08.2003 00:00 by Chappy | Comments: 0
World War II: Frontline Command (PC)
WWII: Frontline Command is the latest RTS Tactical Combat Game by BitMap Brothers and Published by Strategy First.
Posted: 25.08.2003 00:00 by Capt | Comments: 0
Age of Mythology (PC)
To sum up, this game is so playable, it nearly hurts.
Posted: 12.08.2003 00:00 by Canker | Comments: 3
American Conquest (PC)
Despite these minor niggles (which you soon become accustomed to and work round), the game is eminently playable and a worthy addition to any...
Posted: 12.08.2003 00:00 by Canker | Comments: 0
Blitzkrieg (PC)
Blitzkrieg is the latest WWII strat game from German developers CDV.
Posted: 12.08.2003 00:00 by Canker | Comments: 2
Combat Mission: Barbarossa to Berlin (PC)
Well first off, despite the cries of the truly devoted, Combat Mission: Barbarossa to Berlin (or CMBB to those “in the know”) will not cleanse the...
Posted: 12.08.2003 00:00 by Capt | Comments: 0
Command & Conquer: Generals (PC)
Generals has been a well hyped game, eagerly waited by the many CandC fans (myself included). It has promised advanced gameplay and superior...
Posted: 12.08.2003 00:00 by Canker | Comments: 0
Empire Earth (PC)
Empire Earth is indeed an ambitious project. There are 14 different epochs that give the game vast replay possibilities.
Posted: 12.08.2003 00:00 by DocD | Comments: 0
Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel (PC)
At first I was disappointed cause they turned Fallout in tactical game, but when I installed FOT and played it for a while, I realized that I have...
Posted: 12.08.2003 00:00 by Magpie | Comments: 0
Galactic Civilizations (PC)
Galactic Civilizations is a solid turn based game which sticks to the magic solutions of its forefathers and provides a few new tricks that...
Posted: 12.08.2003 00:00 by Capt | Comments: 0
Hegemonia: Legions of Iron (PC)
Hegemonia is another of the group that appears to be completely overlooked in the game shops for some reason - it’s there but you do have to look...
Posted: 12.08.2003 00:00 by Canker | Comments: 0
Highland Warriors (PC)
In conclusion, Highland Warriors is a game probably best enjoyed by any users new to this style of game - veteran players will complete the game...
Posted: 12.08.2003 00:00 by Canker | Comments: 0
MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries (PC)
Mechwarrior: Mercenaries is a blast - literally. It’s non-stop action from the word go as you pilot your mech around the landscape, destroying all...
Posted: 12.08.2003 00:00 by Canker | Comments: 0
Platoon: The 1st Airborne Cavalry Division in Vietnam (PC)
With the recent resurgence in historical strategy games, it was no great surprise to see one turn up with the Vietnam War as a setting.
Posted: 12.08.2003 00:00 by Canker | Comments: 0
Rise of Nations (PC)
In a nutshell, imagine combining Civilization with Age of Empires, as well as throwing in a smattering of Risk or Total War and you get a game that...
Posted: 12.08.2003 00:00 by Canker | Comments: 0
Space Empires 4 (PC)
Space Empires 4 has the deepest gameplay Iv seen in any strategy game so far.
Posted: 12.08.2003 00:00 by Magpie | Comments: 0
Starships Unlimited: Divided Galaxies (PC)
In today’s age of supah doopah graphics engines & instant action, Starships Unlimited shouldn’t really have a place to fit in.
Posted: 12.08.2003 00:00 by Canker | Comments: 0
Treasure Planet: Battle of Procyon (PC)
The days of skipping over any games with a Disney logo on the shelves in your local game store, as they are “only for kids” are fast disappearing.
Posted: 12.08.2003 00:00 by Canker | Comments: 0
Trevor Chan's Restaurant Empire (PC)
In conclusion, Restaurant Empire provides a classic brunch overall: not quite breakfast and not quite lunch but still a good meal with a slice of...
Posted: 12.08.2003 00:00 by Capt | Comments: 0
Uncommon Valor: Campaign for the South Pacific (PC)
Uncommon Valor takes much time to fathom, but after that time is over, you'll end up enjoying it.
Posted: 12.08.2003 00:00 by Canker | Comments: 0
Civilization III (PC)
Start your civilization with a few people and build it into a powerful empire that will beat the time.
Posted: 11.08.2003 00:00 by Magpie | Comments: 0
Civilization: Call to Power 2 (PC)
The bottom line is that the game isn't a bit challenging, and it doesn't make any sense to play an empire game in an environment where you won't...
Posted: 11.08.2003 00:00 by Magpie | Comments: 0
Commandos 2: Men of Courage (PC)
Pyro Studios latest addition to the Commandos family takes the series to a whole new level. It is a delectable feast of military planning and...
Posted: 11.08.2003 00:00 by James Garfield | Comments: 0
Conquest: Frontier Wars (PC)
Better late than never--that well-worn phrase has been granted new life by Conquest: Frontier Wars, a real-time strategy game set in space that...
Posted: 11.08.2003 00:00 by Misc | Comments: 0
Emperor: Rise of the Middle Kingdom (PC)
Do eastern civilizations charm you? Did you always want to travel to China but never really got around to do it?
Posted: 11.08.2003 00:00 by Anthony Theodorakakos | Comments: 0
Star Wars Galactic Battlegrounds (PC)
As you play it you will notice a lot of resemblance with other real time strategy games, especially with Age of Empires II.
Posted: 11.08.2003 00:00 by Zago | Comments: 0
Stronghold (PC)
There are a number of minor problems with Stronghold, the new real-time strategy from Firefly Studios/Godgames. However, these flaws don't detract...
Posted: 11.08.2003 00:00 by Brent Hopkins | Comments: 0
Trade Empires (PC)
Many strategy games incorporate trade as one of the central challenges for the player to overcome in building an empire. But perhaps none...
Posted: 11.08.2003 00:00 by Misc | Comments: 0
Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos (PC)
Warcraft was the game that turned the strategy world upside down. It impacted the game world like Dune II did. This third part of Warcraft was...
Posted: 11.08.2003 00:00 by Magpie | Comments: 0
Warrior Kings (PC)
From the outset this game has been fairly heavily advertised via TV & PC magazines & I was waiting with baited breath to get my copy - to try...
Posted: 11.08.2003 00:00 by Canker | Comments: 0
World War II: Panzer Claws (PC)
Apart from the excellent ‘Commandos’ series, I had never really considered Eidos when looking for a new strategy game - they tend to get...
Posted: 11.08.2003 00:00 by Canker | Comments: 0
