Customer Reviews
Display Management vs. Game Play 
2008-06-19
Spent more time managing the view of the battlefield then engaging bad guys. Not as much fun as I had hoped.
Strategy *IS* required...as is teamwork 
2008-06-17
If you're not a team player, this isn't the game for you. If you don't like the idea of having to rely on others and having others rely on you, then this isn't the game for you. This game is all about teamwork, and if thats not something you're interested in, save your money: the novelty of the graphics, sound and game environment (all of which are simply stunning) will wear off sooner or later. At that point one should really concentrate on joining a clan (there is extensive game support for clans and regular clan-war events) and learning to use teamwork.
There isn't much strategy to the game (as some have prematurely observed) *unless* you're utilizing teamwork. Most matches are 8 vs. 8. Each player can choose a role to play: armor, air, infantry or support (anti-air and artillery, basically.) Armor is weak versus air units, air is weak versus support units, et cetera...so if you're not actively working with and covering the weaknesses of other players (and vice versa), you're going to be picked apart and blown away pretty quickly. There's no need for strategy in that situation since nothing is going to get done in the first place.
However, when a team is acting as a cohesive unit, strategy becomes paramount--where to attack, and with what? Where to defend, and how tenaciously? How to exploit the enemy's weaknesses, and how to hide your own? What can you sacrifice, and what must you hold no matter what? In this sense, it can be compared to a giant game of three dimensional chess played by sixteen players at once.
One can find this sort of cohesion on public servers on occasion (and as of writing this in mid-June, there are well over a thousand servers in all parts of the world). But again, getting into a clan and learning how to play as a team is going to make the difference between a disappointment and a whole lot of fun.
Makes me miss the Cold War 2008-05-13
This RTS hybrid is a great take on alternative history. What if the Soviet Union had invaded Europe and eventually the United States in the 1980's? Before this game my only answer to that would be to go rent Red Dawn, but now I can actually take part in this great what if scenario. The gameplay is refreshing for the RTS genre and I like the reinforcement system, just order units and go. The story is absolutely great and with voice acting by Alec Baldwin whats not to like? The graphics are superb as well, environments can range from lush forests to cities to snow covered mountains and they all look great. The multiplayer component was fun for the limited time I spent on it and the mission editor is deep and requires some studying before attempting to use it. Overall a great game.
Great game, but needs a lot to be great. 2008-05-04
This game is one of the best strategy games in the computer history ever (as the critics and developers say.)
To me, I think it just a new strategic game that has some new features and ideas; which it makes it just a fun to play the game, nothing less nothing more. These new features or ideas to some people is good things to me is just normal, but for my cousin wasn't that good.
The game graphics and game play is great, but there one problem about it; which it needs a high-end game machine to play. Due 2 core processor around 2.13 with 4gb 667 of ram and 8800gts video card it's not enough and I don't know why?
SO FAR THE BEST STRATEGY PC-GAME IN THE WORLD RECENTLY 
2008-05-02
IN THIS GAME YOU PLAY THE COMMANDER IN CHIEF ACTUALLY TAKING CONTROL & ACTION IN THE BATTLE FIELD WITH YOUR TROOPS, ARMOURED-APC's & AIR COMMANDOS. PLAYING THE GAME TAKES SO MUCH FUN & CHALLENGE THAT MAKES UP A DEVELOPMENT OF SKILL OF TAKING CONTROL HOW TO WIN OR DEFEND STRATEGICALLY.
Great game 2008-07-19
I have played through this game 3 times. It has yet to get stale. I can't say enough for the detail and care that was taken making this game. Not for the micromanager. It is a slimmed down RTS, that pretty much takes care of all the army building for you. You are given troops and objectives, but that is pretty much it. What you are left with is the strategy, and it plays very well. Each unit has specialites, strengths and weaknesses. The idea of building 80 tanks and charging the enemys base has been eliminated. You really have to adjust your tactics and fighting style to make the most of your units attributes. Everything has been polished in this game. If you have a decent computer, you can turn up the effects and watch some amazing cutscenes. I love this game.
A Great Game 2008-07-14
i just recently bought this game and after playing it on Easy i can tell you this game is definately worth the buy. This game deals with the mother of what if Scenarios(what if the USSR didnt have a coup and communisim didn't go into that good or evil night). The game takes you to different parts of the globe and has you dealing with different people. From a great general to a tank commander who doesn't like you. This game has it all story and all. However, it aint perfect first off if you are a graphics person then i suggest you get the recommend requirement as if you use the min requirements the graphics are ok not great but other than that this game rules to the extreme. Here hoping they come out with a sequel or an exspansion pack soon.
Great game. 2008-07-08
This game has got to be the best strategy game I have ever played. I love how there is a system where you have no recourse gathering or buildings to build, just units and just blowing stuff up. I was in the Endwar private beta and that game is played in a similar way (just units, now worrying about bases etc.) and someone directed me towards this game. I cant recommend it enough if most strategy games frustrate you because of all the buildings you gotta build and stuff you gotta collect. If your not sure about this game, try the demo, a quick Google search can find it.
Massive is back, and much better than Ground Control 2. 2008-07-08
I really enjoyed playing a RTS without base building. This game is more oriented towards unit based tactics and less resource gathering strategy.
The best parts of the game are the graphics and and use of tactical aid to call in tons of off map aid. This includes napalm, airborne rangers, chemical strikes, bombing runs, artillery and the always deadly tactical nuke. Another perk is that the units can display their designated range by pressing the ALT key while selected. This shows if a unit is unable to fire do to an obstacle in the way or a slight elevation in the ground. This is important because the map is completely destructible and the land will be covered in craters.
The bad parts of the game is there are only two type of objectives in the game, destroy a designated unit(s) or occupy small circles on the map. The occcupation of the victory points are kinda lame because they have no cover to them so units like infantry can just be smashed by a tank rolling up. The multiplayer is good and it forces team play by forcing each player to choose a certain type of commander. The choices are Armor, Air, Support, and Infantry. All are good by themselves if used properly, but when combined with another during team play they are a force multiplier. In all, it is still a good game, but I would give it a 7/10 instead of the 4/5 or 3/5.
Just BUY It, PERIOD! 2008-07-04
As an OLD Guy turning 60, I am still playing this damned thing after 1 year. Just can't get enough of this. If you ever get tired of the main game? Play online for NEVER ending fun & "new" excitement.
