World In Conflict

Advantages: A joy to play and beautiful to look at
Disadvantages: Camer controls a bit odd

...of background on the developers. World in Conflict has been crafted by Massive Entertainment, the creators of both Ground Control games which are, in my opinion at least, vying for the award of best strategy/tactics games with the Total War games. Therefore, when I found out that world in conflict was on the way, I became truly excited, which is rare in one so cynical! I am relived to say that I have not been disappointed. The game is set in the ...
...the defence of Europe, and World War III begins. Whilst the US is tied up fighting in Europe, the Soviet Union launches a surprise attack on the Western Seaboard, and invades Seattle using both airborne troop and merchant ships. This is where the action kicks off. One of the first things you notice about the game are the graphics - they are amazing. But they have to be, as rather than making up new units and maps, everything is real and recognisable ... Read review

Advantages: Looks and plays amazingly, something fresh.
Disadvantages: Needs a very good machine.

I bought this game a few weeks ago and I'll be honest, it is the best strategy game on the market. It is an amazing storyline about if the cold war actually escallated and the USSR invaded the USA. The first player missions are long and in-depth and the character building is very good. The game engine has obviously been thought about in great depth. The fact it uses WASD to move the camera and the mouse to pan/zoom gives a better mobility and view ...
...used to. The best thing I found though, apart from all this was the intricate little details. The terrain scarring is accurate to blast deatails. All the environment is destructive. The only downside is that you need a very good computer in order to run this. I upgraded my graphics cards to a 8800GT just to play this. I thought it was well work it though! ... Read review

Advantages: Excellent Gameplay, Massive Maps, Great Graphics
Disadvantages: Need a lot of RAM / decent video card

You are transported back to 1989, the Cold War suddenly heats up. Soviets invade Europe and now the U.S. Your mission is to defend USA. From an early standpoint you take control over an extensive battlefield displaying amazing scenary. This game is top notch both singleplayer or multiplayer. In both missions and multiplayer games you are given reinforcement points allowing you to call in the might of the US army. Including Tanks, Artillerty and ...
...airstrikes, artillery strikes and bombing runs. In Skirmish / multiplayer, you can play as US or Soviets choosing a specific set of units; Air, Infantry, Armour or Support, allowing you to call in all of that type plus certain other units from the other categories. Basically this is an immense game which needs to have been bought for you to fully appreciate the graphics, the size of the maps and the game play. ... Read review