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WarCraft II isn't exactly the freshest real-time strategygame on the market, but that doesn't mean it's any less fun than it usedto be. For those of you who missed it the first time around, WarCraftII is set in a fantasy realm where knights hack at trolls withswords, deadly spells crisscross the battlefield, and powerfulfortresses dot the landscape. The game pits the evil orcs against thehumans, letting players choose whichever side they want in a series ofbattles over the world.With the WarCraft II: Battle Chest, players can experience themagic of the original game along with the added enhancements of theBeyond the Dark Portal expansion pack. Rounding out the BattleChest is a complete strategy guide that will walk beginners throughthe basics and provide more experienced players with advanced tactics sothey can master the game. That's good, because players will need all thehelp they can get challenging other WarCraft II fans online. It'spossible to challenge one to eight other players on the developer's freeBattle.net servers, while more solitary gamers can immerse themselves inone of the fun single-player campaigns or stand-alone missions.WarCraft II's finely balanced gameplay has lost none of itscharm, even if the graphics are aging. In most missions you start with asmall force and must gather enough resources to build a strong base ofoperations that can field a formidable army. We had the most fun withthe set-piece battles, where we had to shepherd a few beleaguered troopsacross an enemy-infested map to either link up with a larger force onthe other side or protect a hero on his way to some goal. Blizzard isfamous for delivering games with terrific production values, timelessgameplay, and lots of extras, and the WarCraft II: Battle Chest isan inexpensive reminder of why the company has such a terrificreputation. --T. Byrl Baker

Pros:

A true classic with timeless gameplay
Multiplayer mode is a lot of fun
Plenty of campaigns and scenarios to satisfy the single-player set

Cons:

Graphics are showing their age

Features

Support for Win95/98/NT and Macintosh
Multi-player support for as many as 8 players via Battle.Net or IPX network
Battle.net. play features Unique User IDs and a ranking system for worldwide challenge ladders
Play as both Human and Orc in over 70 explosive missions across 4 epic campaigns
Over 100 Blizzard signed and approved maps, newly built or redesigned and specifically balanced for multi-player games.

Reviews (68)

One of my all time favorite RTS games ever
Although Warcraft 3 and its expansion have come out within the last few years, I still prefer Warcraft 2 a bit more. Yes the game looks kinda dated now, but it is still a blast to play. The game was fun in that it never got too complicated or anything so that newcomers could always have a good time. The map editor was easy to use and the online play in the Battle.net edition will keep you busy for a while. Anyways, if you've only played Warcraft 3 then it might be difficult for you to enjoy this game since it is so old, but if your willing to look past the graphics then you'll find a real gem.

Oops
Great game.It looks like amazon actually posted a screenshot of warcraft I: Orcs and Humans, instead of a picture from this game.

Aging but still good
This game has definitely been around for awhile, but there's a reason it's still played.It's fun!The interface is easy to use, and the 'tech tree' aspect is fairly simple so that even people who haven't played other rts games should have to trouble learning it.

There are a couple of downsides to this game, though in my opinion they aren't much of an issue.One is of course that the graphics are definitely aging and nothing spectacular.It's nice to be able to quickly recognize your units so that you can make the best use of them (high detail can get in the way of that) but don't expect the graphics to wow you.Also, this game runs on a 2D engine, rather than the 3D engine that more recent games are using.

Secondly is that I wasn't incredibly impressed by the campaigns.They tend to get a little repetitive, so most of the time I find myself just playing a custom game.

Another similar game I might recommend instead of this one would be Starcraft.The graphics are slightly better, and the game is just as interesting.Then of course there is Warcraft III out now, which has a 3D engine and a couple of additional races besides human and orc.Aside from the things I mentioned, this game really is very good.I've been playing it for years and haven't gotten tired of it yet! ... Read more

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Command & Conquer: Red Alert (Jewel Case)
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Dark experiments have permanently altered time. Or have they? Now, Soviet tanks crush city after city while Allied cruisers shell bases. Spies lurk, land mines wait, and strange new technologies aid both sides in their struggle for ultimate control.

Command & Conquer: Red Alert gives you the opportunity to be more devious, cunning, and ruthless than ever before. Easy to play and highly addictive, Red Alert puts the fate of the world in your hands. ... Read more

Reviews (21)

This Game rocks!
This game was the first C&C game
I ever played.It rocks! I've
played other war games like Real War.
It was not long enough. It is only
good for the campeign mode. It
is a little too bloody for
little kids. But, otherwise it is
a great game. I recomend it!!!!!!!

Pretty Cool
This game has no strategy involved, its about who can make the most tanks, men, etc...I have won in 20 minutes by mass producing my tanks...

I saw this item featured
...I have this game, it's a classic, and while I have played Starcraft, Warcraft I, Warcraft II, Red Alert 2, Tiberian Sun, the original Command & Conquer, Empire Earth, Age of Empires, Age of Empires II, all of these games' expansion packs, clones of these games, alterations of the genre like Myth I-III, Battlezone (but not Battlezone II, that wasn't as good as the original) I'd still have to say that I had the most fun playing this game of all of those other games. The focus now, sadly, seems to be on unit tactics. While fun, it never ever approached the level of fun or the need for nostalgia either(!) that was so well captured in this game.

The previous reviewer who said that today's RTS games are too slow was correct. Red Alert really was about fast-paced battles, and the computer AI was one of the best and perhaps the most fun to play. One on one skirmishes against the computer, if played correctly, could be over in 10 minutes. The speed of the battles and the huge armies that you could create were amazing. The huge armies were only so much fun back then because they were actually hard to get. Now they are so easy. You build base defense, wait for your queues to finish, assign teams to numbers 1-0, and then move in to destroy player x. I play Red Alert 2 on the fastest speed setting and even then, the games always last twice and even three times as long as old Red Alert games. The acting and the stories in the movies was even better. The allied side had more character to it, unlike the RA 2 allies, who seem as deep as a sheet of paper. I especially missed the soviet side, which had more sense of story to it and Nadia's "Thanks... I made it myself," line. It was also nice to be in an actual briefing room with your other commanders as it gave a sense of urgency and made you actually fear for your life at times, not knowing what was going to happen in the movies. In short, the movies had more story to them, they were longer, and the characters were so much more memorable and at times believable.

Superweapons were fun in the original RA, but now they seem corny in RA 2. As for unit tactics, you won't find them in this game but you'll find much more than that. You'll find battle tactics. Unit tactics, I think, were an effort to improve micromangement by making it more fun. And to some degree, it is, but it tires easily. That first big rush by the computer is something I miss a lot. The computer just keeps sending tank after tank after tank and you can never have good enough base defense. I also remember playing modem games allied with a friend of mine against the computer, and they were much more fun than any online games of Starcraft (which is separated into about 5 main categories: rush, normal game with limited resources, BGH with unlimited resources, role-playing game, and survive for x minutes while defending x structure) and much better than any game of C&C tiberian sun, red alert 2, etc.

Build queues, making individual units have special functions, and other things such as formation and unit behaviors are really quite crappy in comparison to the gameplay in this game. I still appreciate that stuff but I liked the urgency and fast-paced battles in this game.

I know it's not nostalgia either. The first RTS game I played was Warcraft II, and I played lots of modem games with that as well. I don't think a game developer has to do more than create a solid game for it to have an audience. The only other game I could place in this "holy category" would have to be half-life. Prior to buying half-life, I had played Quake, Quake II, Wolfenstein, Doom, Doom 2, Duke Nukem 3d, etc. These two games weren't the first, but they're definitely the most polished. If someone made a Red Alert with updated graphics, I'd buy it right away. That's probably the only thing that made me stop playing. Other games had better graphics... ... Read more

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Subjects: 1. Computer Games 2. Historical (historic) Recreation (Recreations) 3. Military (Wargames 4. Strategy (Strategic) 5. Command and Conquer (C&C) 6. Westwood

Command & Conquer: Theater of War Compilation
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Four of the greatest computer games ever made have been gathered in this eight-CD set to create the ultimate gaming value. Never before has there been so much incredible gameplay in one package. With more than 15 million units sold, Command & Conquer is a household name. If you haven't experienced the C&C universe in its entirety, Theater of War is the perfect opportunity to see what you've been missing.

This collection includes:

Command & Conquer This game pretty much blew the real-time-strategy genre wide open. It introduces the global conflict between the terrorists of the Brotherhood of Nod and the humanistic GDI.

Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun Rejoin the battle between Nod and GDI. Experience intense futuristic warfare as you command vast armies and control high-tech weapons. Bonus: includes a dramatic performance by James Earl Jones.

Command & Conquer: Red Alert Experience an alternate C&C universe. The Allies and Soviets wage war in this prequel to the Nod and GDI conflict.

Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 Return to the epic Red Alert universe in this modern update to the most popular C&C franchise. The Soviets are back with a vengeance, and this time they've dared to attack American soil. ... Read more

Reviews (13)

Pure excellence.
Command and Conquer as a franchise (with the disappointing exception of Generals) is quite simply THE greatest strategy game of all time. Period. There is really nothing bad that can be said about the series. If you don't own these games, buy them.

The Best !
These are the best games invented, filled with awesome, adventurous missions and multiplay. These games allow you to command your own army. As many men, tanks, trucks, artillery, apc's as you need, even subs and water transports ! Also packed with Air Warfare, with jets and planes and missiles, its just awesome !Gotta get and have in your game collection or the best beggining of a new collection, its practically its own collection ! Trust Me You HAVE TO have this.

Asin: B00005OUKK
Subjects: 1. Computer Games 2. Strategy (Strategic) 3. Historical (historic) Recreation (Recreations) 4. Military (Wargames 5. Command and Conquer (C&C) 6. Westwood

Age of Empires: Gold Edition
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Microsoft Age of Empires is an epic, real-time strategy game spanning 10,000 years, where players are the guiding spirit in the evolution of a small Stone Age tribe. Starting with minimal resources, players are challenged to build their tribes into great civilizations. Choose from one of several ways to win the game: by conquering enemy civilizations, exploring the "known" world, or accumulating wealth to achieve economic victory.

But don't stop there. Age of Empires: The Rise of Rome Expansion starts off where Age of Empires left off. Continue your gameplay with several new features, including four additional civilizations, several unique units, and three entirely new campaigns, showcasing the rise of Rome. ... Read more

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FUN
A game that is addictive and easy to play but hard to conquer. A game for the ages

This product was incredibly boring
There were not that many campaigns; some were way too hard and some were way too easy. The units were incredibly stupid, because whenever I sent boats somewhere they kept getting stuck in harbors, and the land units that I sent anywhere kept getting stuck behind allies' walls and allies' units kept bunching up and stopped me from moving anywhere. Once you've played all the campaigns, whether you win or lose, the game becomes incredibly boring. There were not that many new campaigns in the Rise of Rome. I suggest that people should buy Age of Empires 2 rather than this game.

not enough houses
I think that its an outrage that they [the makers of AOE] only made the software only have a max of 50 houses.The only thing that didn't give this 4 stars is the supersweet codes you can get.I mean like the code big daddy gives you a sweet convertable with a rocket lancher.That's all and thank you =-)

P.S. The code big mama dosen't work. ... Read more

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Subjects: 1. AoE Gold ed 2. ageofempires 3. Computer Games 4. Strategy (Strategic) 5. Historical (historic) Recreation (Recreations) 6. Military (Wargames

Age of Empires 2 Gold
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Age of Empires 2 Gold Edition unites the exciting game play ofboth Age of Empires 2: The Age of Kings and Age of Empires2: The Conquerors Expansion plus additional content for onecompelling gaming experience. Experience real-time evolution as youbuild your civilization into a flourishing empire, from the Dark Ageto the Imperial Age. Decide whether to conquer the world throughmilitary might, commerce and diplomacy, or intrigue andregicide. There are many paths to power but only one will reignsupreme.Age of Empires 2: The Age of Kings spans 1,000 years,from the fall of Rome through the Middle Ages. Players control thedestiny of one of 13 civilizations. The game keeps the epic scope ofAge of Empires' gameplay while evolving the combat and economicfeatures. Developed by Ensemble Studios, Age of Empires 2features the expertise of Bruce Shelley, co designer of Age ofEmpires and the hit strategy game Civilization.Age ofEmpires 2: The Conquerors Expansion adds five new civilizations,four new campaigns, 11 new units, 26 new technologies, real worldmaps, and much more. Experience the adventure of the SpanishConquistadors as they enter the exotic lands of the Aztecs, or relivethe destructive force of Attila's pillaging Huns. This add-on packfocuses on the armies and military thinking of a handful of history'sgreatest tacticians, including Attila the Hun, El Cid, andMontezuma. The new civilizations each have unique attributes,buildings, and technologies, such as Chinese Rocketry and PersianMahouts. You'll put hussar cavalry, kamikaze siege units, andhalberdier infantry into battle in four all-new campaigns.Play up toeight other conquerors via modem, Internet, or LAN. ... Read more

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Been playing for 7 years and will play it 20 years from now
This is one of the best games available on the stands - no amount of adulation would suffice when trying to put in words, my admiration for this game. My friend introduced me to AOE I in 1998 (a demo version), and I had been waiting to get out of college to buy the full version.

I have played extensively, all the single player options in the game, we would all rush back from work, to play the game - it was thrill - we even had a grading among ourselves...

'Getting hooked' to this game is easier than anything else in the planet. My friend was with me when I made my soldier move according to the instructions in the tutorial, and such similar stuff, but after that, I wanted to handle the empire on my own... it has never stopped since then.

No two scenarios are similar - each needs different priorities, units - strategy, I mean, and game play is dictated as much by our will, as it is by the resources in the game. The freedom we have in choosing our moves, adjusting our priorities, dictating how an enemy creates an army (yes, by the force of our army, we CAN force our enemy to create certain kinds of forces - anyone would know that if I create a huge force of paladins, they should be creating an equal or more amounts of halberdiers - you know what I mean) - the variety and the freedom, is commendable.

I am saving all the games, so I can play them with my children. There was a period in time when there was not a day which passed without me playing a game or two.

The map editor is one of the best things the creators of this game can give us - our dream scenarios can be created using the editor - whats more fun ?

Each civilization has its own peculariaties and advantages/disadvantages - the Vikings have special naval capabilities, the teutons have their knights (man ! Im impressed by their strength), the huskarls (goths), with their impenetrable armor, and so on... and what is more pleasure than unpacking 5 or 6 trebuchets and hurling stones over the enemy's area - the sound of trebuchets hurling stones, itself is a treat to hear.

To quote Mr. Hernandez, 'Newer games have come out since, but they just don't have the same appeal as AoE2 does' - wow, it is a true statement, and the game stands by every word. I have played so many other games in this genre, but they all seem so boring and I always keep thinking they have been inspired by AoE - it has THAT good a design !

Whats more, each civilization speaks a different language - the game has been so well designed !

I don't even want to talk about Age of Mythology here - it is nowhere near comparison to AoE.

Here's why I like AOE :
1. The freedom to create at our own will
2. The variety of scenarios/civilisations/armies/buildings/geography - the list is just mind-boggling.
3. Ease with which we can learn the game
4. Units - there is a huge list of units we can create, both to attack, or in response to enemy's units (halberdiers in response to cavalry) This makes the game more interesting,

Buy it - I never regretted that I bought it in the first place. You can come back to it after a long time and still find it interesting...

oldies are the goodies
its strange....rise of nations improved on everything from this game and u can make the timeframe not go pass medieval age(to stay in the ages of this game)....but even though it improved eveyrthing...it just doesnt hold a candel to this game

Sucks
This game completly sucks i hate it because it sucks no more to say ... Read more

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Total Annihilation (Jewel Case)
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In Total Annihilation, you are a commander who can build an entire complex war. You can manipulate matter at an atomic level--but so can your enemy. Find a way to conquer the enemy and end the threat to universal existence. Battle with realistic firing cannons and nukes on diverse terrain, including canyons and molten riverbeds. Total Annihilation challenges you to set a new standard for combat strategy. ... Read more

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A tidbit extra
You can also download units and add them to the game and use them in multiplayer wich changes the stratagy used by most people 10 fold.

BEST REAL-TIME GAME EVER!!!
i love this games from all the units to the maps mining goodies to built ur army it has it all never gets boring must by!!!

Ever wanted to command an army?
This is hands-down the best real-time strategy game ever and could even rival the brilliant turn-based Jagged Alliance 2 for best strategy game ever.

Normally i despise games with no plot.I consider them shameless money-makers for studios too busy to come up with a plausible story line.Here, however, I have no complaints.Not only was I satisfied with the opening movie's lackluster explanation of the 1000 years of total war, i endorsed it.The combatants are machines, what plausible storyline could encompass a battle on a million worlds between two robot armies.I'll take two armies completely bent on the other's destruction.

The gameplay takes computer-battle to a new level.Infantry, tanks, mobile artillery and rocket launchers, battleships and aircraft carrier, spy planes and bombers: there are literally scores of units available at your disposal for the destruction of the enemy.Looking brilliant, sounding wonderful, fighting ferociously, the game's title of Total Annihilation is well earned.I have played skirmishes that lasted for over 24 hours (the game thankfully allows you to save your skirmishes, something not done much in strategy games), and my devotion to one side kept me awake for long nights playing the campaigns too.It seems inconceivable that there could be people who didn't or don't like this game.The battlefields are also incredibly diverse, from lush forests (that can be set alight!) to metal wastelands to barren lunar landscapes.

I can't reccomend any game aside from Half-Life more highly.10/10 ... Read more

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Total Annihilation: Kingdoms
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In these epic quests, four immortal sibling monarchs are locked in a massive campaign to rule the land of Darien. Build your legions of armies, hone your magic skills, and gather your resources to wage war on an epic field of battle. Full 3-D graphics, multiplaying capabilities, and an online gaming community add to the adventure. ... Read more

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The best strategy game ever!
There is no reason why you shouldn't buy this game for only 4 bucks, even $10 is not to expensive. The buildings and creatures you can create are extra ordinary. By that I mean, awsome! You can build dragons, trolls, mage towers, warships, you name it! It runs on XP too. You can play the adventure where each level has a different map and battle senario. Or, just play a game against the computer where you chose the map, population limit, and which of the four empires you want to fight with. It's still fun after monthes of gaming.

Pros: Imaginetive creatures.Great maps.A large viriety of buildings and creatures.And basically everything.

Cons: Takes alot of RAM.Internet play is hard to set up.

Bottom line: I give it 9.5 out of 10, go get it!

the game that never gets boring
Total Annihilation Kingdoms is probably one of my favourite games. the vast amount of units and levels keeps me occupied for hours. sometimes i would get bored of the game for a couple of weeks but then i would get hooked again.the only flaws in the game in my oppinion would be that it is slightly easy, and the fact that u can only build 2oo units,max and only 1 dragon (not counting the dragons u convert). overall i think its a great game and any true lover of strategy and tactics should own this game. ...

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Dark Reign
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The most underrated strategy game ever made
Firstly, yes, this is the "prequel" to Dark Reign 2, anotherReal-time strategy game that got short-shrift from gamers. Dark Reign hadthe misfortune to be released at the same time as Total Annihilation. I'vealso played Total Annihilation, and I admit that I found Dark Reign to bemuch more fun.

The two strongest features of Dark Reign are it'sunit-control interface and artificial intelligence, which have only beenrivalled by one other game - Age of Empires 2. On Easy level, the enemywill send squadrons of diverse units against your base. For instance, theAI might send tanks and ground troops, only to have them vaporised by yourturrets. It might then send air units against your base, which has noanti-air guns.

The unit-control is even better than Dark Reign 2. You cancommand your units to scout the entire map (and unlike Dark Reign 2 theyreally WILL explore the entire map). You can even send them on harrassmentmissions, which I've found very useful in slowing down enemy AIproduction.

The weakest feature of Dark Reign is it's storyline. Insteadof actually being a member of the warring armies, you're actually anobserver replaying historical battles. The only real excitement is at theend, when you utilise units and buildings from both sides to defeat bothopposing armies. The final mission is definitely NOT for thefainthearted.

It's unfortunate that Dark Reign didn't get the kudos itdeserved. It's graphics may not have been of the same standard as TotalAnnihilation, but it's intense gameplay easily surpassed that of it'srival. ... Read more

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Sales Rank: 6769
Subjects: 1. Computer Games 2. Strategy (Strategic) 3. Science Fiction (Sci-Fi, Scifi)

WarZone 2100
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Warzone 2100 is a real-time action and strategy game set on earth in the 21st century. Upon entering the postnuclear world of Warzone 2100, you establish your base. Here you conduct research, design and manufacture vehicles, build new structures, and prepare your plans of global conquest. Each campaign features a large campaign map and six or more sub-maps. As key objectives are reached on the campaign map, missions are activated on the sub-maps. These missions are varied and feature everything from hit-and-run attacks to holding territory. The combat is fast and frantic with amazing effects and a true 3-D world with rotatable and zoomable cameras. Weapons range from bullets and lasers to explosive weapons that blast large areas of the highly detailed 3-D battlefield. ... Read more

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more please
one of the best games ever bought out with full 3d controls in all axis. I would love to see more like this for purchase

Great Game
I actually don't own the game, but I had the demo, and I plan on buying the game, but what I have played of it it is great. This is a "must buy game". I can't wait to buy it!

Warzone 2100
I can imagine it might seem odd that I'm writing a review for a game that's over 2 years old, and has practically no fan base, but this game is worthy of praise. To introduce the game, you are the leader of a band of people who took shelter in a military base after a nuclear war. Several years later you come out of the base to begin your new lives, however, you are not alone; there are other survivors who do not take kindly to competition.
The game is a bit hard to get used to, allowing full 360 degrees of camera motion (allowing you to get up close and personal with your enemies as your units blow them away), as well as zooming and other actions, much like Sierra's Ground Control. The graphics are not top of the line, but that can be expected from an older game (for those of you with newer computers, this will allow you to crank the graphics up to the max).
For the RTS fans, this game is a vindication, with features that put Starcraft and other modern RTS games to shame. The in-game interface is strange at first, but after you get used to it the controls allow for incredible depth in ordering your units, building structures, even managing your base from another map. Almost every mission has a time limit, however these limits are not designed to be constricting unless you really drag your feet; The average limit is an hour, with some missions allowing two hours. Most of the action will be conducted away from your base, utilizing dropships to get you to your destination. This adds a particular challenge to the game, as each trip in the dropship takes 5 minutes, and only carries 10 units, you will be forces to use your men wisely. In some missions, you will be required to defend the dropzone from enemy attacks, which adds whole new complications.
With that said, I'll touch briefly on the downsides. This game is not for those of us with short attention spans. The missions can and will take long periods of time, and with 2 cd's full you will have your work cut out. Also, with over 400 technologies to research, multiplayer can be trying, however, if you do have patience, this game can be a blast.
To sum up, I give this game a full 5 stars. The design and composition of the game allows for complete new use of strategy. Unlike other games of it's type, you do not have to use brute force to accomplish your goals. you have many things,such as artillery, aircraft, missile strikes, counter-battery emplacements, sensors, commanders, and a myriad of other technologies to assist you. On top of that, the ability to design your own units adds a new dimension to the game. In my opinion, Eidos' own words, "strategy by Design" sum the game up well. All in all, I think for the [money] it costs Warzone 2100 is worth buying. ... Read more

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Subjects: 1. Computer Games 2. Strategy (Strategic) 3. Science Fiction (Sci-Fi, Scifi)

Fate of the Dragon
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In the confusion following the collapse of the Eastern Han Dynasty in second-century China, rival warlords take control of their respective territories and set up their own kingdoms, splitting China into three parts. As one of these three warlords, you must build your own regime, develop new technologies, and create a mighty army in an attempt to control the Three Kingdoms and reunify China.

Fate of the Dragon is a real-time strategy game based on the 14th-century historical Chinese novel entitled Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Known as one of the most famous and turbulent periods in Chinese history, the story has been passed down the generations throughout Asia through books, plays, puppetry, and storytellers. Now, Eidos Interactive brings the story of the Three Kingdoms to a worldwide audience with the release of Fate of the Dragon on the PC. ... Read more

Reviews (16)

In the right direction, but ...
This game adds the supply dimension into the RTS equation. All military units consume food every month, and all units fielded in the battlefield will gradually wear off, and have to rest in camps. This makes the game so much more strategical (as opposed to tactical), as players have to balance a big army and financial feasibility.

However, the game is so TEDIOUS !! The game does not start with a fast scout unit with good line of sight, and the fog of war is not designed well. So a player has to spend a lot of time scouting. Before a battle, a player has to build a supply wagon, and assign villagers to stock it up with food. And it takes FOREVER !!

So, with so much meaningless micro-management required, there is little time to think about strategy. And without strategy, this game is definitely inferior to some of the better titles on the market.

Don't buy Fate of the Dragon!
Fate of the Dragon is a definite waste of money. For RTS fans of Starcraft, and Age of Empires, it as an even bigger waste of money. Fate of the Dragon seems like an exact copy of the major RTS games out there, with a couple of new features added on. There are resources to collect, armies to build, and once you play the game once or twice, you've played it forever. The repetitveness of the game is mind-boggling. With only three different troop types, maps that look all exactly the same, and the same stupid music over and over again, how can the game be fun after a couple of days? The graphics need work, and the battles are worse. Because you're so limited in the troops you have, all you do is put your troops into battle- unlike Starcraft where there are dozens of unit types and Age of Empires where you have to use your brain for what units to use for a certain situation. Whatever you do, don't buy Fated of the Dragon. You'll be wasting your time, and your money.

A excellent RTS game!!!!!!
I think this is one of the best strategy games I have come by It has awsome Graphics and Gameplay. You can be three different heroes in the struggle for China. It is set during the three kingdoms period (That really happened)and you mission is to unite China under your rule. there are tons of different features packed into this game like upgrades, siege engines etc. When I played the game a got stuck on a seige of a city they just don't give you anough soilders but after a while you get to mastering sieges. the game seems compicated at first with lots of recources to handle and feeding the soilders outside the walls of the city, but you can place temperary camps for your men suppling them them if there hungry. If they have no food there value in combat goes down. but the more you play the beter it gets. the battles are exceptional as it usually ends up the person with the most troops wins. I think the Lui Bei and Cao Cao campaigns are fun. I think this games might be better than AOE II the expansion and I give it four stars next to starcraft. I recomend this game for any RTS lovers. ... Read more

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Subjects: 1. Computer Games 2. Historical (historic) Recreation (Recreations) 3. Military (Wargames 4. Strategy (Strategic)

StarCraft Battle Chest
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CD-ROM (24 October, 1999)
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The full versions of StarCraft and the acclaimed expansion pack Brood War, as well as complete strategy guides for each, make StarCraft: Battle Chest a treasure chest for real-time strategy fans.

Instead of two similarly powered enemies facing off, the three distinct races in StarCraft have unique capabilities and strategies. Everyone still competes in the RTS genre's typical race for resources, but that's the only shared trait. Terrans can move their bulky mechanized bases as necessary, while the reptilian Zerg grow their colonies and warriors from mutating larvae. Meanwhile, the noble Protoss warp in equipment from their home world using psionic powers.

Not only does game maker Blizzard juggle the races' playability and match it with superb art and sound effects, it also weaves together an engrossing three-act plot. Early on, as a Terran magistrate, you spend a breathtaking 30 minutes defending against a Zerg onslaught. As the story unfolds around you, you'll experience the Zerg's hive mentality and decipher the mysterious Protoss by the game's dramatic conclusion.

Missions vary in scope and are effectively framed with dialogue, chapter screens, and in-mission exposition. Multiplayer games are also very well represented by Blizzard's own free Battle.net service. If you'd rather play over a local area network, StarCraft will generously "spawn" up to seven copies so your friends can join in.

In keeping with StarCraft's groundbreaking design, Brood War presents you with three sides of a galactic conflict. Scheming humans, insidious Zerg, and proud Protoss collide again, with stunning new cinematics setting the stage. Old friends and foes and ominous new arrivals give the story a breakneck pace, while a handful of additions to each race's arsenal makes for tense battles. Brood War also features stellar new environments and ambient art, as well as more than 100 additional multiplayer maps.

Some missions require a bit of finesse, breaking the resource-gathering routine while making good use of the new units. Humans now have Valkyrie missile frigates as well as medics who automatically try to heal your grunts. New for the Zerg air force is the acid-spewing Devourer; the new Lurker unit provides heavy-duty (under)ground support. Along with the Corsair fighter, the Protoss reenter the fray with Dark Templar, which can merge to form the devastating Dark Archon. Unfortunately, units old and new still suffer from weak artificial intelligence in path finding.

Real-time strategy games don't get any more epic or any more satisfying. --Jack Gardiner ... Read more

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3 unique alien species: Whether you command the nomadic Terran, mysterious Protoss, or voracious Zerg, you must devise totally unique strategies to survive the acid-drenched, fire scorched battles of the future.
44 explosive scenarios: Dominate or die in 55 complete missions set within 6 epic campaigns.
Intense internet competition: Challenge players worldwide with free access to Blizzard's Battle.net Gaming Service.
Offical strategy guide: Includes the official Starcraft and Starcraft Expansion Set: Brood War strategy guides from Prima Publishing.

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Starcraft is the best game ever.
If I had the chance to buy just 1 game in my whole life, I would pick Starcraft, without any doubts. I want a copy of it, not because I don't have access to battle.net, but because I do believe that this game is really WORTH spending money and some of your time. I would pay 10 times more for it.

Game for the Ages
This game gets old like breathing gets old -- it doesn't.This game has been out over 10 years and it is STILL the dominant multiplayer game featured in just about every group I've ever LAN'd with.

The thing is this:It's not graphics that make a game great, it's the concept.When describing Starcraft to new players, I compare it to chess.You have a small number of brilliantly simple "pieces" and the game is about putting them to best use.

There are no complicated combat systems, overly-elaborate frills, special rules, blah, blah, blah.Each unit does what it does and it's easy to understand.Most importantly, new players can pick it up quickly.The variety is enough to keep you interested, but not so much that strategizing is a crap shoot.At the end of the day, pieces move in straight lines and diagonals, except for templar which move two spaces up and one to the right (just to keep you on your toes).

One of my absolutely most favorite-est games of all time.

MAC Fans rejoice ...
I am not going to tell you how awesome this game is ... you can get that from the other reviews.What I want to tell you is this:I took the 'Starcraft Battlechest' home, expecting to play it under 'Classic';there is no mention on the box of OSX, and the game was made well before OSX was.However, when I installed it, there was an OSX native version right on the disk!So, Mac fans, if you want a good RTS, here ya go. ... Read more

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Empire Earth
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CD-ROM (14 November, 2001)
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Unlike Age of Empires, which takes on a single slice of history,Empire Earth offers you the whole darn pie! You'll start a civilization,directing your cavemen to gather resources such as food, wood, gold, iron, andstone. Eventually you'll advance through every era of history, all the way tothe far-flung future where giant robots armed with lasers dominate thebattlefield.

Empire Earth is the first game from Stainless Steel Studios and Age ofEmpires co-creator Rick Goodman, and is everything that hard-core fans whoconquered the Age of Empires games could want. Stainless Steel Studiosmanaged to pack more sheer gameplay, units, options, and replayability intoEmpire Earth than any other real-time strategy game had before it. Bestof all, the game is very much based on the interface and gameplay concepts thatmade Age of Empires and its sequel so much fun, so players of the earliergames can jump right in.

The core concept should be familiar to any real-time-strategy fan. EmpireEarth has your citizens (called peasants in Age of Empires) gatherresources so you can build various buildings and units. You have to gather wood,gold, stone, and food, as in the earlier game, but Empire Earth adds ironto the mix. Food is gathered from various colorful animals dotting the map, woodfrom forests, and the minerals from deposits scattered around. Gather enoughstuff and you can advance through the ages; there are 16 of them here, fromhumankind's prehistoric past all the way to the future some 200 years hence. Atthe beginning, you'll be fielding club warriors, and at the end, massive robottanks. In the middle you'll build archers, knights, infantry, tanks, etc. Alltold, the game features 20 buildings and some 200 units.

One major innovation is the full 3-D graphics engine. The engine lets you rotateand zoom in anywhere, which yields some impressive visuals. More strikingly, thegame engine can showcase huge numbers of units in full conflict, and you willsee massive battles throughout the ages. The game offers full multiplayer,several historical scenarios, a campaign mode, and a random map generator thatcan be tweaked to play in any age against any number of opponents, which is agreat option.

There are other key differences that set Empire Earth apart from thepack. You can build prophets, who can then summon mighty calamities on yourenemy. Think of them as divine spells. You can start a plague, call a rain offire, or summon a massive earthquake, for example. Artillery, aircraft, andnaval powers are also represented. You can staff your outposts with citizens tomake them grow into more efficient town centers, thus increasing your power overthe map and control of resources.

This complexity is the game's greatest strength, but also its biggest weakness.This isn't a game for the timid, the new, or the slow. If you thought Age ofEmpires was complicated when compared to other real-time fare such asWarCraft, you haven't seen anything yet. This sophistication can be a badthing for new gamers, but Age of Empires players looking for a newchallenge are in for a treat. --Bob Andrews

Pros:

Plenty of units and ages to explore
Impressive new 3-D graphics

Cons:

Too complex for casual gamers
High difficulty

Reviews (248)

Crushing Good Fun, yes, yet somehow troubling
Empire Earth is an extraordinarily well put together game from almost any objective, "within the genre" perspective, as other reviews have mentioned the unit balance and combined arms aspect is excellent.The challenge factor is very high, and it's difficult to get much ahead of the AI in the normal game mode.You can have a LOT of units in exsistence all at once, and I often found myself wishing I could deputize other players, for example, to command my navy or helicopter fleet while I led the army or managed the economy.The game is a ton of fun, addictive, and will get inside your head.

And yet.There's no real way to negotiate with the computer players, and the goal of the game is either wonder construction or utter conquest.I almost always chose wonder construction, and the computer attacked my wonders with godawful savagery.When you're able to defend the wonders or crush all the other non-allied players, you win, and that's that.The creators of the game are either just looking to make a game and not a world sim, or are Machiavellian, zero-sum worldview security nuts of the Cleonic stripe.I eventually stopped playing the game altogether, because I couldn't deal with the endless war and the fact that the game gives you no way to make a lasting peace with your enemy.I feel this limited the game's replay value, and I wonder what the implications are, if such games are influencing a large number of people's worldview.We live in a troubled world ourselves, and we need to believe that peace between many nations is possible.Sadly, in Empire Earth, it is not.

coooooooooooooooooooool$$$$$
this game is the best game i played.don't believe those layers this game is fantastic with cool grabics you can't stop playing it.if you want to buy it buy it dude!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Its the best!
This game is the best! You get to build walls (unlike any other stretagy games) which has high hit points (HP) to protect you from most enemies and it can help your team mates!Building walls is fun! you can even put gates! Heck why am I saying this to you? You should play the game yourself and see if you like it! ... Read more

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Europa Universalis
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CD-ROM (01 March, 2001)

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Europa Universalis is a historical strategy game that simulates all aspects of world history from 1492 to 1792. Each player takes on the role of one of the major nations of the era, controlling diplomacy, economy, warfare, exploration, and colonization. A number of unique features ensure historical accuracy, including period monarchs, military leaders, and technological gains.

Involve yourself in colonization, exploration, trade and infrastructure, war, religion, and diplomacy against other players or your computer. Ninety different nations are potentially player-controlled, while the powerful AI controls nonplayer nations. Choose from nine scenarios, including a Grand Campaign game that encompasses 300 years. There are more than 500 different historical missions and a dynamic system that generates countless exciting missions. More than 200 historical events potentially affect the outcome of your actions. A map covering the entire globe encompasses 800-plus named provinces, 550-plus named sea zones, and 100-plus named rivers. The real-time game can be set to pause at any time or any given event to give players time to plan ahead, thereby creating a semi-real-time environment. Up to eight can play over LAN or the Internet. ... Read more

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great game
This game provides me hours of enjoyment.I've been able to create different scenarios where different countries are the dominant one.Also there are downloads available online.

A Strategy Game for History Buffs
Conquering the world is a popular objective for strategy games, but in Europa Universalis, that is not necessarily the goal.

In EU's Grand Campaign, the biggest scenario from about a dozen you can choose from, you are in control of a number of European nations at the beginning of the 1400s.It is your job to lead the nation to a glorious future through exploration, diplomacy, trade, research, and good old-fashioned conquest.Your empire begins small, anywhere from a half dozen territories as Austria to twenty plus as France.In EU, not all nations are created equally.Some have very distinct advantages at the beginning of the game.However, even if you begin with a small nation, you don't have to conquer as many territories or make as much money as you would if you were a larger nation to win.The game uses a point system.You achieve victory points by completing missions, such as defending territories, discovering parts of the world, or conquering certain enemies.You have two hundred years to score as many points as you can to win.

EU is a very involved historical simulation.While you steer the fate of a nation and the world around you develops differently every time, there are many historical events that come up at more or less the same time that affect the entire European continent and add a historical flavor to the game.

The game is a good mix of diplomacy, combat, discovery and exploration.You can discover much of the world, though it is disappointing that many portions of it remain unexplorable, like much of Asia as well as central Africa and central South America.Combat is not very involved.You tell your armies where to go, and if there is an enemy army there, battle rages on and both sides take casualties until one side retreats or is destroyed.However, in order for your army to perform optimally, you need to think about things like the terrain of the territory, the composition of your army (infantry, cavalry, and artillery), the quality of your leader, etc.The system is fairly simple but effective.

Overall, EU is a great strategy game.It is a combination of a real time and a turn based game.The days run by at intervals that you can set to however fast or slow a speed you like.It is historically based, has fairly intelligent AI, and most importantly is good fun.On the down side, the manual is more of an explanation of why the game plays the way it does rather than an explanation of how to play, but the controls are fairly easy to figure out, so this is not a big deal.

A Strategy Game for History Buffs
Conquering the world is a popular objective for strategy games, but in Europa Universalis, that is not necessarily the goal.

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Subjects: 1. Computer Games 2. Historical (historic) Recreation (Recreations) 3. Military (Wargames 4. Strategy (Strategic)

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