Game Industry News - Previewed by Pat Callahan. "Overall, Kohan is far more intellectually stimulating than many of its peers, and is likely to appeal to a smaller audience than comparable RTS titles." Game Revolution - Reviewed by: C. Joshua Villines, [B-]. "Even if you are not a fan of the period or prefer more traditional RTS games, you will probably find that the challenges offered by the diverse campaigns will suck in more of your time than you expected." Includes cheats and demo download. Strategy Gaming Online - Reviewed by: Anthony Sage, 7.4/10. "Star Trek Armada is a good game for any RTS Trekker." Rise of Nations Heaven - Previewed by Angel Spineman. "...a very innovative and unique game with many features that cannot be found in any another [RTS] game on the market." Games First Review - Reviewed by Matt Blackburn, 4 stars. "It's immersive, difficult, and carries more micro-management opportunities (the strength, in my opinion of all good RTS games) than anything I've seen to-date." Total Video Games - Review by Chris Leyton, 8/10. "LucasArts have taken one of the most refined RTS engines out there, which means there is a good game at heart." The Armchair Empire - Preview by Eric Lahiji, "the potential of being one of the best kind RTS games to hit PCs since Warcraft III." No Name War Game - Under-development RTS with RPG elements. Offers screenshots, news, and game ifnormation. Armchair Empire - Reviewed by Omni, score: 7.8/10. "As a Trek game Star Trek Armada II is above average, but as a RTS game it's simply standard." GamePro - Review, by DJ Dinobot: "Story and sound aside, Act of War: Direct Action is an enjoyable game with great graphics and cool new tactical features to tempt RTS fans." [Score: 3.5 out of 5] GameZone - Review, by Michael Knutson: "Earth 2160 is a really good RTS game that will capture your imagination as you try to become victorious over your foes." [Score: 8.4 out of 10] PAL Gaming Network - Preview, by Mark Marrow: "Joint Task Force looks like it could be one of the most unique RTS games for several years." GameZone - Review, by Michael Lafferty: "The game is rather standard for the RTS genre, not offering much in terms of innovation, but rather trading off what already exists. It is not a bad game, but the real flavor may be in the multiplayer elements." [Score: 6.8 out of 10] GameZone - Review, by Michael Lafferty: "Praetorians is a solid combat game set in ancient Rome; it just does not offer anything that will conquer the RTS world." [Score: 7.5 out of 10] GamePro - Review, by DJ Dinobot: "Story and sound aside, Act of War: Direct Action is an enjoyable game with great graphics and cool new tactical features to tempt RTS fans." [Score: 3.5 out of 5] PAL Gaming Network - Preview, by Mark Marrow: "Joint Task Force looks like it could be one of the most unique RTS games for several years." GameZone - Review, by Michael Lafferty: "The game is rather standard for the RTS genre, not offering much in terms of innovation, but rather trading off what already exists. It is not a bad game, but the real flavor may be in the multiplayer elements." [Score: 6.8 out of 10] GameZone - Review, by Michael Lafferty: "Praetorians is a solid combat game set in ancient Rome; it just does not offer anything that will conquer the RTS world." [Score: 7.5 out of 10] Eurogamer - Review, by Alec Meer: "What a multiplayer game it is, though. No added RTS provokes the feeling that you're inventing rather than enduring to defeat your foe to this extent." [Score: 8 out of 10] 1UP - Preview, by David Zlotnick: "Fans of the original Perimeter should be served well by Emperor's Testament, while RTS fans who are tired of the same old stuff, and not afraid of a hardcore sci-fi storyline, may very well find a refreshing and original answer to their prayers when the game debuts this August." |