30th September 2003, 2003 Flight Simulator 2002
Whether you're a nervous tenderfoot or hardened devotee of desktop flying, this is the Flight Simulator you've been waiting for.
Genre: Strategy
26th September 2003, 2003 Ant War
Did you ever want an ant farm, but worried that the ants might get loose in your home? In Ant War you start with a simple anthill and grow into an vast ant empire.
Genre: Strategy Our score: 4.7
19th September 2003, 2003 Starships Unlimited: Divided Galaxies
In today’s age of supah doopah graphics engines & instant action, Starships Unlimited shouldn’t really have a place to fit in.
Genre: Strategy Our score: 3.8
19th September 2003, 2003 Uncommon Valor: Campaign for the South Pacific
Imagine my delight when Uncommon Valour dropped through my letterbox the other day. After loading it up I realised it was “Battle of Midway” all over again, but oh so much better.
Genre: Strategy Our score: 7.5
18th September 2003, 2003 Cruise Ship Tycoon
This game will challenge players to establish and run a mighty cruise ship empire.
Genre: Strategy
17th September 2003, 2003 Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun
Tiberian Sun takes few risks, and feels and plays just like the original Command & Conquer.
Genre: Strategy
15th September 2003, 2003 War Age of Imperialism
War! Is a game of empire building, exploration, economic expansion, technological advancement, diplomacy, and tactical battles in the age of Imperialism (1830 – 1900). You rule one of the great powers of the era as they attempt to carve out an empire.
Genre: Strategy
14th September 2003, 2003 Pocket War
Pocket War is a strategic turn-based war game much like the old Empire games. It was built from the ground up to work well on any sized device. Pocket War's main goal is to keep the player from being forced to micro-manage all of the troops.
Genre: Strategy
9th September 2003, 2003 Against Rome
Set in Europe at the time of the migration of nations (about 200-450 AD), Against Rome takes the player to that part of the continent that has not yet succumbed to the Roman Empire.
Genre: Strategy
5th September 2003, 2003 Rebels: Prison Escape
There is only one way to re-unite your team and oust the tyrant; you must escape! Never lose sight of freedom!
Genre: Strategy
4th September 2003, 2003 Age of Wonders II: Shadow Magic
Though the new stand-alone game reuses graphics and sound from Age of Wonders II, it has plenty of great features to keep turn-based strategy fans playing till the break of dawn.
Genre: Strategy Our score: 7.5
4th September 2003, 2003 Myth II: Soulblighter
Myth II is about as good as a computer game can possibly be.
Genre: Strategy
4th September 2003, 2003 Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne
The Frozen Throne is an impressive expansion pack for a remarkably good game, and anyone who enjoyed Warcraft III needs to get it.
Genre: Strategy
2nd September 2003, 2003 Civilization III: Play the World
Hopefully, Play the World's wretched online performance can be fixed in a patch.
Genre: Strategy
1st September 2003, 2003 Republic: The Revolution
Set in highly detailed 3D urban environments, Republic challenges you to rise to power in a former Soviet state by peaceful and coercive means.
Genre: Strategy
30th August 2003, 2003 Northland
Northland follows the adventures of the Viking god Loki, who is trying to get revenge against Odin for banishment from Asgard to Earth. This game is a sequel to Cultures 2 - The Gates of Asgard.
Genre: Strategy
28th August 2003, 2003 Civilization III
Civilization III is a triumphant proclamation that strategy gaming is alive and well and still able to keep you rooted in front of your computer for hours at a time.
Genre: Strategy Our score: 8.7
28th August 2003, 2003 Ghost Master
As an afterlife civil servant sent to Gravenville by the Haunter Committee, frighten lowly mortals from their homes and places of work in a game that puts you in charge of legions of ghosts, ghouls and spirits!
Genre: Strategy
26th August 2003, 2003 Trevor Chan's Restaurant Empire
Despite a few shortcomings in its interface and its presentation, Restaurant Empire provides a deep and enjoyable experience for fans of management simulations.
Genre: Strategy Our score: 7.5
26th August 2003, 2003 Treasure Planet: Battle of Procyon
Treasure Planet may not be the next Homeworld, but it's short and sweet--just not very deep.
Genre: Strategy Our score: 8.0
26th August 2003, 2003 Warrior Kings
Warrior Kings is a very good 3D real-time strategy game that could have been great.
Genre: Strategy Our score: 7.7
26th August 2003, 2003 Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos
It's just an outstanding game, filled with all the charm, all the detail, and all the lasting appeal that characterizes all of the finest games ever made.
Genre: Strategy Our score: 9.3
26th August 2003, 2003 World War II: Panzer Claws
Panzer Claws is a decent game, but if you're looking for another Earth 2150, or even an Earth 1942, you won't find it here.
Genre: Strategy Our score: 8.0
26th August 2003, 2003 Trade Empires
Trade Empires lays out a broad and varied economic world that's initially interesting to explore, but over time, this doesn't justify all the effort the game demands.
Genre: Strategy Our score: 6.2
26th August 2003, 2003 The Sims: Hot Date
Hot Date's real additions are its expanded social options and its new downtown area, both of which make an already-interesting game even more fun to play.
Genre: Strategy
26th August 2003, 2003 The Corporate Machine
Winning design, powerful artificial intelligence, and a great sense of humor make The Corporate Machine one of the best strategy games so far this year.
Genre: Strategy
26th August 2003, 2003 Virtual Resort: Spring Break
Spring Break's actual gameplay never strays far from the G-rated management template that everyone's been trying to copy since RollerCoaster Tycoon.
Genre: Strategy
26th August 2003, 2003 The Patrician II
Patrician II successfully blends trading, city-building, and simple ship combat in a way that's constantly engaging.
Genre: Strategy
26th August 2003, 2003 Tropico
The political wrapper that PopTop has built around the core of the game is sophisticated enough to appeal to all types of strategy game players.
Genre: Strategy
26th August 2003, 2003 Tropico: Paradise Island
Paradise Island is an expansion that every Tropico fan will be pleased to own.
Genre: Strategy
26th August 2003, 2003 Worms World Party
Those who've never played a Worms game or never got around to picking up Worms Armageddon will thoroughly enjoy Worms World Party.
Genre: Strategy
26th August 2003, 2003 Zoo Tycoon
Zoo Tycoon is a mostly enjoyable strategy game that's suitable for all ages, and it's a game that parents can play with their children.
Genre: Strategy
26th August 2003, 2003 The Sims
If you relished the feeling of complete control of building a city in SimCity, then you will doubtless enjoy the experience of building a life in The Sims.
Genre: Strategy
26th August 2003, 2003 The Sims: Vacation
Vacation breathes enough life back into The Sims to make it interesting again, though it's really at its best when used with other expansion packs.
Genre: Strategy
26th August 2003, 2003 Tropico 2: Pirate Cove
Fans of Tropico may wish that this were a more direct descendant of the original, and those who like the new pirate theme may wish Frog City had built a new game from scratch.
Genre: Strategy
26th August 2003, 2003 The Gladiators: The Galactic Circus Games
The Gladiators distinguishes itself with extremely fast-paced gameplay and an offbeat story. Unfortunately, technical problems and frustrating difficulty mar an otherwise solid game.
Genre: Strategy
26th August 2003, 2003 World War II: Frontline Command
World War II: Frontline Command has some new ideas, but these concepts--and some of the game's more-standard real-time strategy mechanics--aren't implemented well.
Genre: Strategy Our score: 6.3
26th August 2003, 2003 Korsun Pocket
Korsun Pocket is an excellent game, is compelling and addictive for anyone interested in deep strategy games, and is easily the best 2D wargame for the PC to date.
Genre: Strategy
26th August 2003, 2003 Nexagon: Deathmatch
If you can overlook the frustrating controls and a few missing features, you'll find that Nexagon: Deathmatch is actually a decent strategy game.
Genre: Strategy
26th August 2003, 2003 Europa Universalis: Crown of the North
Crown of the North takes place in the years between 1275 and 1340 in a time where nobility and the church held all the power and Sweden was about to launch into its only civil war.
Genre: Strategy Our score: 6.3
