Nobunaga's Ambition: Iron Triangle Review

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(More customer reviews)Overview :
It is Sengoku aka Warring States periods in Japan. The land is in turmoil and it is up to you to unite it.
I suggest going over the tutorial to grasp some basic command of the game. It should took around 45 min to 1 hour depending on how quick you complete it.

Now to the fun part:
There are 3 different mode to play on .
Unification - basically, you can choose any daimyo and conquered the whole land, the best and time consuming of all mode.

Local - same as unification but concentrate on local level like conquered Northern Japan, Southern Japan, and others.

Challege - Complete a certain objective in a given time . There are 2 challenge at the beginning but there should be more challenge unlock once you complete those.

On Unification and Local mode, they have same scenarios but once you complete those, they would unlock more scenario for later period.

Gameplay :
It is insanely hard on hardest mode, even normal mode already hard. Don't expect yourself to go out and capture an enemy castle right away like in ROTK 11(romance of the three kingdoms) which have 3D map and real time battle much like this one. You will lose terribly and once you do, expect bad thing to happen.

Building, so many building and land to build but you must build a district (core building) then you can build sub building. Like if you build a farm, you can build rice paddy, fishery and barrack around it. And yes, you do need lots of rice paddy for provision , also gold is important too.

War, the fun part and also the bad part, you don't carry your own resource when waging war, instead your provision (rice) is in the clan. You wandering around too long, you lose morale = unit destroy once morale reach 0. You also lose provision like crazy, these troops eat rice like a maniac, so make sure you have provision in triple digit instead of double digit like in the start.

Technology, this is the tricky part that doesn't explain really well. You need someone in the clan that have the require attribute from C to S for Archery, Calvary, Siege, Civil ... etc. You would want someone who have S in one and at least B in all so you can build higher tech, otherwise you stuck with your outdated tech. Research higher tech let you gain fame if you are the first to get it and you can request other tech from your ally, however, those allies are stingy about giving up their tech.

Diplomacy, you can negotiate tech, threaten enemy into vassals, alliance, and request reinforcement. Threaten enemy is also impossible so you may as well go conquered them unless your force are overpower them.

And remember, you can never have enough gold, your officer seem to like more gold than being loyal. You don't give them enough, they will be displease and loyal could drop. This isn't like ROTK where you just give them gold or item and shut them up for good. I always ran out of gold after couple years in the game which is quite short compare to ROTK.

This isn't a perfect review nor listing all of its contents, it is just so much compare to the previous installment Rise to Power. The AI here is much smarter than in RTP. Also, real time and turn base is in one big cluster, you just enter O to switch between the two and everything will move smoothly.

It isn't 5 stars game but should be 4.5/5 for fun . If you are a hardcore strategy gamer like me, you may like it but for beginner, it can get really frustrating.

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Amidst a nation divided, it was Nobunaga-s Ambition to silence the cries of war and usher in a new era of lasting peace. Step into the role of Feudal Japan-s most powerful warlords and turn this magnificent vision into a reality.In the latest edition of this classic simulation series, the acquisition of knowledge and a firm grasp of technology are even more crucial to establishing the groundwork for the future of the country. Players must embrace technology, govern wisely and shrewdly, and prepare a near-invincible military force for war on land and at sea. Only with the mastery of these three elements, the Iron Triangle, will Nobunaga-s Ambition be realized and a nation united under one sword.

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Panzer Campaign: Minsk '44 Review

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(More customer reviews)If you're familiar with HPS and Tiller's Campaign Series, than you know exactly what you're getting here. When compared to others in the Series, this is about mid-pack. IMO, the series of modern land battles are of greater interest.

If you've never played a Tiller game, go to hpssims.com and read up on them. Unfortunately, there are no demos I know of. The game mechanics date back about 10 years, so the system is beginning to show it's age. But there's tons of value here, multiple editors, etc.

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In June of 1944 Adolf Hitler expected a Soviet summer offensive to be launched against the German front line, south of the Pripet Marshes. Instead, Stalin unleashed a massive attack on the very cornerstone of the German Army: Army Group Center, to the north. This all-out offensive quickly broke through the thinly held German lines and encircled the fortified cities of Vitebsk, Orsha, Mogilev, and Bobruysk. Then the Soviet tank and mechanized formations swept on westwards towards the very heart of the Third Reich. Taken by surprise, the majority of the German Fourth and Ninth Armies were trapped between Minsk and the Berezina River. Now you can lead this charge -- or play it differently and alter the course of military (and world) history. Rev up your T-34 or Tiger tank and be prepared to participate in one of the greatest campaigns of World War Two!Scenario Editor highlights single unit, plus Direct AI Order to assist in attacking over major obstacles such as riversMultiple play options including play against the computer AI, Play by e-mail (PBEM), LAN & Internet live play, and two-player hotseat

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Panzer General II Review

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(More customer reviews)Panzer General is the fountain head for WWII gaming!I realize that this game does not have the "rockets red glare" of other simuation games; however, one can play hours upon hours and not get bored.Further, you do not require a Ph D to understand the instructions nor do you need three hands to play it!

Generally speaking, this game is accurate as it relates to the kinetics and capabilities of the weapon systems found in the game.Further, the rules of combined arms apply as do the principles of war... i.e. security, massing, counter fire, intelligence (via scouts, etc,.

What makes PG even more enjoyable is that there are PG groups on the web that have created more units, equipment,scenarios and campaigns to include non-historical ones that let's one fight hypothetical battles... I recommend that you go on the web and search the sites - this will give you a feel of the game and graphical representations... this should add to your decision cycle further...

The bottom line is that it's an easy game to play, fun and addictive!

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More than just a sequel it's an entire generation beyond anything yet seen in strategy gaming. Witness the new SSI Living Battlefield, a new standard for strategy gaming artwork. Thirty painstakingly crafted battlefields that are faithful to the real ones of WWII. The phenomenal game play of this second generation game is truly AWESOME. Battles rage through WWII's Easter & Western Fronts, North Africa and even the continental USA! From Leningrad to Tobruk Panzer General II will keep you captivated for thousands of hours. Multiplayer support for up to 4 players across a LAN or the Internet allows you to challenge friends to a really outstanding time. VCR playback allows battles to be viewed/reviewed. Spectacular animation that include digital explosions, interactive terrain and more! The hand rendered maps are a sight to behold. To top off Panzer General II a complete scenario builder. Very easy to use, very powerful. -- 5 Star Rating (Highest) Computer Gaming World "Criminally Addictive" -- PC Gamer, Editors Choice!

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Cossacks: European Wars Review

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(More customer reviews)I'm an avid AOK:Conquerers player and I NEVER thought I would find a game that would blow it away.I've found it!!! The graphics are stuning.The detail in the buildings is extreme.The trees really look like trees.The peasants and military units perform their tasks with an almost lifelike grace.
Rifles, cannons mortars etc. all have different sounds and all produce puffs of smoke when they fire.The artillary bombardments are spectacular; actual explosions and clouds of smoke and flying debris when they hit a target.
The ships are very lifelike, especially in their movements.
Forget the 200 maximum on units...I just finished my first run thru on this game and had a maximum population limit of 1000 and could have gone higher.There are also LOADs of unit upgrades.
On a scale of 10 I rate this one a definate 12!!

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Cossacks: European Wars is a historical real-time strategy based on events of the 16th through the 18th centuries in Europe, when nations and states were created and demolished, and wars shed seas of blood. There are 16 nations or regions in Cossacks: Algeria, Austria, England, France, the Netherlands, Piemonte, Poland, Portugal, Prussia, Russia, Saxony, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, Ukraine, and Venice. Each has its own original graphics, economic and technical development peculiarities, military advantages and drawbacks, and unique units and technologies, providing vast choices of tactics and strategy in war against any enemy. Thus, England is the mightiest sea power, Austria has powerful light and heavy cavalry, and Cossacks are the pride of the Ukrainian army.
Battles of up to 8,000 units may be conducted on single or network game maps. One can carry out lingering city sieges, wage guerilla wars, capture commanding heights and arrange ambushes, deploy landing forces on enemy shores, and conduct sea battles. The game system is arranged to reduce per-unit control and resource micromanagement, and to turn to global goals of powerful economy formation, science development, the capturing of new lands, and defending borders.

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Total War Eras Review

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(More customer reviews)I won't go in the description of the games themselves - no need.

This is what you get in this package:
- 4 DVDs, containing 3 original games and their 4 corresponding expansions:
- Shogun;
- Shogun Mongol Invasion;
- Medieval;
- Medieval Viking Invasion;
- Rome;
- Rome Barbarian Invasion;
- Rome Alexander;

- Soundtrack CD, containing 43 tracks and over 76 minutes of music samples from the three original games;
- Documentary DVD 39 minute interview with the original creator of the series, explaining how they came up with the idea of the game and how game progressed over the years and incarnations;
- 50 page booklet with artwork from all 4 games in the series
- Medieval 2 Poster of the King Richard, the Lion Heart;
- 5 postcards with artwork from the games;
- one combined book with over 275 pages of game manuals

Watch the Documentary to learn such cool facts like, for example:
- how Sun Tzu's 'The Art of War' helped create Shogun tactical AI;
- how 'Gladiator' the movie influenced the decision to cover Roman period in the third game;
- how many future installments we should be expecting in this series before it runs out of gas

Enjoy!

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Total War: Eras compiles all three award-winning Total War games and their official expansions. With Total War: Eras, newcomers to the franchise can now experience all the award-winning gameplay in one premium package. Long-time fans of the series will also find special bonus material to commemorate the art and music of the series. This is a must-have collection for diehard fans and general strategy gamers alike.

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Army Men: RTS (Real Time Strategy) Review

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(More customer reviews)Army Men RTS at first seems to be just another addition to the Army Men franchise. However, once the player has delved into this deep fulfilling world created by 3DO and Pandemic Studios, one can not help but compare this title to an onion, constantly revealing new layers of wonder, while making the player cry with enjoyment in knowing that the feast waiting ahead will be greater than the splendor currently in front of them.
Andrews has directed this magnum opus with great gusto, and has counterplayed Payne's and Iarossi's superlative programming genius with Welch's undeterring artistic vision. Harding has leveraged the resulting combination to create believable, lush worlds that add to the outstanding gameplay flow.
I find the comment below me rather amusing, since it took quite an effort to get this game over a month before release. To just sign off with "it suxx0rs 3d0 lame" seems to be an unfair cop-out at what is potentially the best Army Men title I have played. However, the effort of procurement was definitely worth it. I recommend anyone with a vague interest in strategy, or even just wanting a relaxing blast-em-up pick up this title.
I will be honestly suprised if this title doesn't make many magazines "Best Of" awards. I have only one thing to say - Bravo, 3DO, Bravo.

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Army Men RTS is a deep and strategic adventure that doesn't intimidate like other real-time strategy games. It features an intuitive interface and is easy to pick up and play. Though accessible, the game forces players to think about how to strategically build and manage troops, vehicles, and buildings while fighting in an all-out war. Players can view the fully 3-D world with a changeable camera. Multiple ways to play include a reward-based campaign mode, special operations, and turnkey wars with great battles. You can even unlock secret "intelligence files" with good performances.

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Empires: Dawn of the Modern World Review

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(More customer reviews)After playing some other strategy games online, I decided that I was ready to actually buy one.So I was off in search of finding one that was good, and while I was at the store one day came across Empires: Dawn of the Modern World.Unlike most games that I have bought in the past, I didn't install this game untill about two weeks after purchasing.However when I did install it I got an error message saying that the game key was invalid.I tried many times, still the samething.So in my frustration I called customer service.At first the customer service rep asked if I was typing in caps or lower case, then he told my to email them my system details.Come to find out I didn't have the right video card that supported the graphics for this game.I have since upgraded my video card and reinstalled the games...and have been playing ever since.
Despite having to upgrade my computer just to use this game might seem to be a hassle to same, but hey, after all I would have had to of upgraded anyway.So now for the real meat and potatoes.
As I have mentioned earlier I had played other war strategy games online(renting them online), I have played both Rise of Nations and Age of Empires II using this service.And I must say that Empires is a better game as far as graphics and game play is concerned.The 3D graphics are very good and you can zoom in closer then in other games.
Now for the game play, Empires goes from Medieval up to World War II.You can chose between England(UK for WWI and WWII), the Franks(France), Korea, China, the United States, Russia and Germany.Each civilization is unique, for example if you chose England and start off during the Medieval Age then you can build a mind on a site that has either gold or stone.However if you chose the Franks, you will have to have several villagers mind the gold instead.Building walls around your town center is highly recommended if you don't want your civilization to be invaded.There are three campaigns to choose from: Richard the lionheart, Captain Xi, and General Patton, these campaigns take a long time to complete...I still haven't finished Richard's campaign yet.
I would have given Empires a whole five stars, but there are a few things that I think that it can improve upon, thus only four stars.The civilizations are only available up to a certain point; if starting from the Medieval time and you chose England, by the time that you reach WWI you will have to choose a Modern civilization i.e. the UK.Another thing that I feel is a disappointment in this game is lack of options for the civilizations.Example being you can't choose the USA to start off during the Medieval time (for obivous reasons) but it would be nice if they had the colonies as an option instead of the USA only being available from WWI and on.
Overall I recommend Empires: Dawn of the Modern World, despite it's few draw backs.I have certainly enjoy playing this game as a single player and as a multiplayer, playing against friends.

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Empires: Dawn of the Modern World is a unique real-time strategy game that puts you in command of a millennium of human history!

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Buccaneer's Bounty Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a great bundle. Tortuga and Port Royale II are similar games that give the player the opportunity to sail between several Carribean islands and amass a fortune by either trading, taking contracts/missions, pirating, or a combination of all styles. Patrician is more town based and emphasizes RTS style play centered on a successful economy.

Viewpoint in all three games varies depending on what you are doing. Port Royale and Patrician use an isometric view in towns, while Tortuga uses a landscape style "view from the sea" interface. Players may select buildings to open menus that pertain to each particular structures function. Tortuga and PR use an overhead view while the player is at sea, using a blown up map of the islands to travel.

All three titles are fun and have their own unique merits. I prefered Tortuga as it offered what I thought was a superior level of gameplay balance. PR, however, has an added bit of depth that allows the player to actually build structures on islands and start producing products to sell. This offers a nice added bit of depth and challenge as it then becomes necessary to make sure your factories have raw materials, make sure you have an adequate workforce, and make sure your workforce has housing etc..

I have played Patrician least of the the 3 which accounts for my limited comments.

While a little dated graphically all three titles offer solid gameplay experiences at a remarkably affordable price. Additionally, there are not too many current generation games that offer similar gameplay.

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Includes 3 action packed stratgey games in 1 package - all with a Pirate theme! Get ready for some the ultimate Pirate adventure with Patrician 3, Port Royale 2 and Tortuga.

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Battlefield Vietnam Redux Review

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(More customer reviews)Wow! This is a really fun game. By the time I had this game in my hands, I was in gaming heaven. You see, here's how the story started: I just brought home Battlefield 1942. And I saw at the back of the CD case, a little thing about Battlefield Vietnam. At first I wasn't interested, then I went online and thought that maybe I should have a look at the website. Well, I found out lots of information about the game. Here's the information: You can try out over 20 vehicles (extra in the redux, my hero), you can fight in the gloomy jungles of the Ho Chi Minh Trail. Who knows, you might meet a NVA (North Vietnam Army)soldier with an armed machine gun. Or you can get on one of those helicopters, those aren't the greatest air vehicles in the game, but it is so easy to hit those helicopters in an F4 Phantom. Yeah, you can fly those jets, they have Guided missiles so watch your tail. The guided missiles are neat! Two shots on a helicopter and it's no more! F-4 Phantoms rock! Or you might try out a few ground vehicles. How about that tank over there? Or maybe that M.U.T.T? (they are jeeps armed with rocket launchers, with rockets in them. It's a 3 passenger jeep) Or, how about a sidearm and some soldiers? You can use over many different weapons. You can get a machine gun, a sniper, or a bazooka. Same with NVA, only their weapons look different. Bored of those battle noises? Then how about play some music? In vehicles you can play songs from Jefferson Airplane, The Box Tops, Count Five, and more fun tracks (including the all time favorite "I fought the Law") Or you can play songs from your own computer (sometimes it can be too far) Also other passengers can hear it while you play. I was playing online when I got on a helicopter with someone else flying it, he was playing "War" on the helicopter and I could hear it!

So Battlefield Vietnam has some interesting things envolved in it. The graphics looks like the 3D pictures on the official Vietnam Website. If you can run 1942, then you might be able to run Vietnam. I was a little nervous that it might not run on my computer. But if you have an old XP and it works, then listen to this: When you enter your first battle, it will act very slow so don't be selling the disk, yet. However, it will go faster the more you change options and play. Well, don't be too suprised with the glitches as I shall warn you about. Snipers are one of the problems. In Battlefield 1942, you can snipe someone in the head and then they die, but I had to make two head shots to kill someone. Huh? Weird glitch. But here's another thing, the AI are kind of both stupid and smart. When the AI fly helis, when they are near enemy ground, they escape the helicopter (even the pilot) and the helicopter isn't damaged. And sometimes you don't get a chance to get out before you get killed. And they rarely stop for you. But.. people read this, the radio communication is better than Battlefield 1942. Because in 1942, you order them something, they don't listen, but in Battlefield Vietnam, they respond! So people, if you need a helicopter ride, then in the communication say "Requesting a pickup." And they'll listen! So you see here, there are some good things and bad things about Battlefield Vietnam.

Now let's talk about the weapons. Each side has it's unique weapons (U.S gets M16 and N.V.A gets an AK-17. I just hope I typed it the right way). Now each side has its sidearms and classes. You can be a scout with over two different snipers to pick off with! Or an assault guy with the M16 (My Mom did fire one but never fought in the Vietnam war and she said the M16 in the game looks like the real one!) If you don't like the M16 then in some maps how about a Mossburg 500 shotgun? Or maybe the M16 sniper? Hmmm... I fought the L.A.W? Yeah, you can use the L.A.W as an anti-tank weapon! (get it?) And you can trigger a B.B? (Boucing Betty) when you're a scout! It unleashes poisonous gas so be careful. Wait, there are some tricks to play on the U.S. You can plant booby traps for enemies and sticks. The sticks work by someone stepping in the stick, gets impaled in it, and dies! And you can pick up and use kits from dead soldiers.

Now we talk about the Redux version. You get the same old maps in the orignal version, but for multiplayer you can pick 4 new maps! Wow! And you get a bonus disk. You can get patches immediatly in the disk and you can get the WWII mod for Vietnam! Yahoo! A free mod. Awesome! And it's a lot easier replacing bugs and stuff with the Redux! And the online play is just a click away with the Redux.

So you see here, if you are looking for a good game, don't get Battlefield Vietnam, but Battlefield Vietnam Redux!P.S It isn't an expansion. I'll see you on the battlefield!

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Battlefield: Vietnam Redux takes the incredible realism of Battlefield 1942, and adds new realism and better options. Wage modern warfare as a member of the U.S. Army or as part of the North Vietnamese Army(NVA) - understand the danger and drama of jungle combat. Whether you're calling in air strikes from the ground, or leading a squad of Huey in helicopter combat, you'll know about war firsthand. Speaking of radios, all US vehicles have radio stations that equipped, so players can hear classic rock songs from the late 60s and early 70sMultiplayer game maps lets you play the best in online shooter action

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World War 2 Online: Readers' Choice Edition Review

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(More customer reviews)I have been playing WWIIOL since its release day over a year ago. I am an avid gamer who plays a multitude of FPS shooters, flight sims, andspace sims.Since I got WWIIOL I have bought several games (Medal of Honor, Warbirds III, Jedi Outcast, etc) None of them are on my harddrive anymore, WWIIOL is.
The sheer scope if this game is phenominal. It is a first person shooter that is also a flight simulatopr, and a tank simulator. They have one class of ship in now, and are planning on adding many more ships in the future.that is another great thing about WWIIOL. The designers are awlays adding new things to it and improving it!
Unlike so many other games WWIIOL has modelled the entire WORLD in 1/3 scale. At the moment they only have buildings and such in France, Belgium, and some parts of England, Germany and Holland. But what other game gives you that big of a map???
I look forward to playing this game for many years to come!

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Sid Meier's Gettysburg Review

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(More customer reviews)Meier's Gettysburg allows you to command CSA or Union troops in a seriesof scenarios that echo the real fighting if July 1863.As a commander youwill learn the proper use of troops, including advancing under fire,defense, artillery use, terrain, maneuver and other techniques.Somescenarios are quite easy to learn and play.Others take more time tolearn. There are over 40 scenarios, mini battles that you can play that doreflect aspects of the original battle.Graphics are clear, sounds arerealisitic.When you make an error in handling your troops, the computerwill say, "can't do that, general."This game is worth owningand worth playing.You can spend five minutes or hours playing. And amulti-player games is included.Can't say enough about the quality of thisgame which is inexpensively priced direct from the manufacturer, amazon oravailable at many wal-mart stores.The very clear images and mouse controlof troops and artillery make this game a real winner.A great gift foryourself!!!or a friend!!!

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Battlefield 1942 Expansion: The Road to Rome Review

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(More customer reviews)BF:1942 Road to Rome (RTR) is a satisfying, well-priced upgrade to an already top notch multiplayer first person shooter.
Don't be put off by the seemingly few additions to the game. The 5+ maps, additional weapons, and new vehicles add TONS of new strategies, tactics, and of course replay value. You're not just getting re-skinned variants of BF:1942 tanks, planes, and fortifications - you're getting a whole new battleground experience that significantly alters the way you approach each objective.
BF:1942 has never been a strong single player game, and this expansion is no exception. Like the original, if you don't enjoy online gaming, this is not something you should buy. There has been some single player "bot" improvement in this expansion, but the game's forte is multiplayer. Gamespy Arcade is included but I would recommend to ignore it and immediately download All Seeing Eye for your BF1942 game matching. DSL and Cable modem users should stick to games with less than 40 players, regardless of Ping, or risk choppy gameplay.
This expansion (especially the vehicles) focuses much more strongly on teamwork. Many of the new vehicles are only effective when you have multiple people inside, each manning a position. When on a public server, finally you have a chance of NOT being ignored when you "Request a Pickup". Friendly aircraft camping is still too common, and some vehicles, such as the stationary artillery cannon, look great but have very limited use in most battlefield situations.
The maps so far are a mixed bag. All are interesting and have multiple and creative ways to conquer flags. I have noticed that most game outcomes lean heavily on the team that somehow grabs the most flags in the first couple of minutes of gametime. It's far too easy to grab a few key flags, overwhelm the opposing team, and then spawn camp until the rest of the enemy tickets count down.
At least half of every new game I've joined has resulted in this overwhelming inbalance - very different from the original BF1942 maps. The number of vehicles available in each map compounds this problem, and it's not uncommon to find a talented and patient enemy team constantly bombarding your only spawn point with two artillery guns, four tanks, and three bombers. It grows very tiresome to wait out a 20+ second respawn on a public server just to be immediately destroyed by campers - who you really can't blame too much, because they currently have no other flags to claim or objectives to meet. Additionally, many flags have a *very* small capture radius, and it sometimes seems like you need to practically wrap your legs around a flag pole for 20+ seconds in order to capture it.
RTR's aircraft have been significantly enhanced, while flak and normal hand-held gun damage to planes has been reduced. Most of RTR's aircraft seem to take as much damage as a BF:1942 B-17 bomber, thus making an adept pilot a ridiculously overpowered force. Enemy planes now do more damage to other planes, increasing the need for dogfighting.
However, a very common tactic is to continually bomb and strafe an enemy airfield, reducing a losing team's effort to launch interceptors to defend against the bombers. AA guns are also relatively scarce in the expanion maps.Unlike the original game, aircraft are truly a force to be feared. This may sound more realistic, but in the balanced, arcade-style gameplay of BF:1942 it doesn't work well. On most of the new maps, an above average pilot can just devastate the opposing team. Hopefully this inbalance will be addressed in an upcoming patch.
Many users have reported sound problems (Audigy cards especially) wth this expansion, and many sounds (and some graphics) have been replaced. Personally, I like the new sounds, but many others in multiplayer do not, and expect to hear them complain. Graphics remain fantastic, and although RtR does not play as smooth (or load as fast) as the recent, 1.3 BF:1942 patch, chances are it will soon.
Despite the above listed gameplay issues, you can't go wrong. It's a great priced, solid expansion to a wonderful multiplayer game.

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Battlefield 1942 is an exciting new expansion pack thatbrings you the experiences of a lifetime -- you'll enter the most crucial battles of the Second World War, and give your all to claim it as a victory!You can even take charge of a submarine or battleship for intense sea battlesEnter a global conflict and decide the future of the world in this amazing adventure!

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Command & Conquer Red Alert 2 Expansion: Yuri's Revenge Review

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(More customer reviews)Sometimes, the expansion pack is not all that it is cracked up to be, and many times, designers will put out an expansion pack laced with a few new units just to make you pay for their patch because they got so many things wrong with the original game.
However, this time, the expansion pack could stand on its own. Yuri's Revenge would be a stand-alone if the single player campaigns were longer. Only 7 missions per side, but this isn't all that bad, considering that the missions are much harder now with Yuri's side now being the advisary. Needless to say, expect to replay a few of these missions. Even the veterans will have a little trouble figuring out the best methods to defeat Yuri.
Some of the new additions are nice. The Allies finally have a heavy hitting Tank called the Battlefortress that can garrison 5 units. It can even crush other tanks and walls! Floating robot tanks also are new. The Soviets have a new building that will allow their production costs to decrease while their speed increases. The Spy Plane is also back.
But the main feature of the game is the addition of the new side, Yuri's forces. They are mostly mind-controlling units or such as the like. Be warned: If you get into a shooting match with the Allies or Soviets while playing Yuri, you will lose. The key with Yuri's units is to take full advantage of the mind-control technique. You will even have defensive structures that will mind control units that come close to your base. This makes for an extrememly fortified base, though be warned that not all units can be controled.
Overall, the new units in this game are very nice. The new movie sequences are much better than the original RA2 movies. The opening sequence is especially nicely done. The cheesy sequences are also fewer and far between now. Westwood sure did a nice job with this. Very good touch.
This is a great expansion pack, much like what the Brood War was to Star Craft and The Conquerors was to AOE II. If you have RA2, don't even bother playing this demo first. Go ahead and buy it because it will be the rage very soon in the online strategy gaming front.

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Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2, Yuri's Revenge sets a new standard for expansion packs in both what it adds to the game and how it changes the way you play it. The world is once again on the brink of apocalypse. Yuri, the brilliant and powerful psychic warrior, has rebelled against his former Soviet masters and launched his own scheme to control the world. He's armed with cruel technologies, exotic weapons, and mind-controlling devices that have enslaved entire cities.
In single play, gamers can choose to command the Allies and crush this new threat to freedom, or choose to lead the Soviets and punish this would-be usurper of the Soviet global vision. In multiplayer mode, you'll command Yuri's devastating army using devious weapons based on forbidden technologies: psychic thought, genetics, and cloning. See your brutes flip over tanks with their bare hands, unleash your dominator and control scores of enemy troops, or use a virus to infect opposing forces foolish enough to resist you. With 10 new cooperative missions, gamers have more interesting options than just fighting head-to-head. An improved multiplayer and tournament interface will make it easier than ever to find opponents and allies.
Both the Allied and Soviet armies get new, powerful weapons. The Allies boast aRobot Control Center and Chrono Prison. Amongst the new Soviet weaponry is the Siege Chopper and Boris, a machine-gun-toting commando that can call down laser-guided bombing strikes. The high-quality in-game movies tell the story of Yuri and his insidious plot. The popular characters of Red Alert 2, such as Tanya and Romanov, are back to wage war in cities around the world, including London, Cairo, and San Francisco.

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Vietcong: Fist Alpha Expansion Pack Review

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(More customer reviews)Being a fan of FPS like Call of Dutty, Medal of Honor, Far Cry, etc. I consider this as an excelent game, let's me explain why:
1.- The graphics are some dated, but very cood. The jungle is very well representated in the game, the sounds are also very weel, you can hera the inscets in the jungle. In missions on the nigth, the refleccions are very good.
2.- The AI of the enemies are very good, they respond fire at you acuratly, take cvover and, in some cases, run away. When you die, the camera show you the enemie that kill you. For me is very frustaiting being killed for some sniper who is very well hiden and protected on the jungle.
3.- You team mates are very helpful. You giude a bunch of soldiers in diferent missions. In some you have to rescue a pilot who is being chase by the vietnamies. Yoa can send a soldier in front, who is very good detecting traps (also very interesting because are very well done, you can't seeit so easly). Also you can have a soldier who carries a lot of amunittion, and belive me, you need a lot of power tho finish this game.
4.- In combat, the action is realy furious, your team mates start to fire and in a moment, youy are involved in a battle who can be very long, until you kiled all the enemies, who, in some cadses, are hiden inside the jungle.

In all, if ypou like the original Vietcong, don't thik twice and buy this excelent expansion.

You nedd to have the original vietcong to instal this game.

In one word. THIS GAME IS ecelent.

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Vietcong: Fist Alpha - penetrate further into Vietnamese jungle in the late 60s. Seek out & destroy the Vietcong and North Vietnamese Army in seven new single player missions.

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Command & Conquer Red Alert 2 Review

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(More customer reviews)Well this is Westwood's 4th C&C RTS game, and it's GREAT as usual. I gave this 4 1/2 stars, but I rounded that to 5 to display on the title.
Red Alert 2, like all it's predecesors, is a strategy/war game by Westwood,a strategy gaming company owned by the huge Electronic Arts for a while now. It features 2 campaigns, 1 for each side, that walk you through the plot and train you for the regular battles ahead. There is a skirmish mode, which lets you play a multiplayer-style game with the AI. I once used this mode to re-inact the Bay of Pigs invasion, there are so many little options. True fun comes, though, with multiplayer mode, which is the main focus of the game.
Although in previous C&Cs, especially Tiberian Sun, there was a quite a lot of blood and gore when an infantry guy got killed, Red Alert 2 has NO Blood and NO Gore. In fact, when an infantryman is killed now, sometimes he'll say things like "Do'h!" and then fall over and disappear. Still, it's rated "T"like most strategy games. No swearing, either; the president says in the intro movie, "I wouldn't give a wooden nickel about your legacy."
The story is simple: after Red Alert (original), where the Soviets invade Europe in about1940 instead of Germany because of some complex time-travel assasination that nobody really understands, the Allies install a puppet leader
in Russia. Seeming at first to be an advocate of peace, he later invades the Allies' main supplier and most important fighter the U.S.A. using mind-control and quite a few other intresting technologies. FMV movies will tell you most of the plot.
Once again, Westwod has included graphics that succeed in telling the player what is happening, but not state-of-the-art. They have continued to use their MegaVoxel technology, which models the game in a sort of 2D/3D cross but makes
the units look like an army of mold campared to conventional graphics. (Well that's an exaggeration but they're still quite bad-looking). But as I said before, they still let the player see what's happening, and that's enough,
I think.
The good news is that it needs no such 3D graphics cards that some conventional graphics games do.
Like in the original Red Alert you can pick the Allies or Soviets on a quest for world domination. The Soviets have more in the way of general power, the Allies have intresting technologies to counter that, usually involving prisms
or time travel.
The gameplay is fun and easy to learn. Veterans of C&C will know the interface as soon as they load up the game, it's pratically the same except the the waypoints have gotten confusing and a new cursor has been added to tell you if you are in range to fire or if your units must move first. The tank rush
is easier to resist now, you now have better base defenses and you can garrison buildings with troops. Garrisons are extremely powerful, underestimation of them will lead to a failed assualt that costs you 100,000 credits. The gameplay has been made quicker now, allowing you to finish in about 30 minutes to 1 hour. New multiplayer modes include team alliance and others.
The sound is still sharp, and each class of units has a different selection of random words to say when they are selected, moved, and fired. The music is good, provides ambience and has more speach than any other C&C games. No,
not like somebody is actually singing, but rather every once in a while someone'll say something like, "Gentlemen, it's a nuclear device," or something inaudible in the background.
The game is stable, but like all games you'll get a complete hang once in a while.
This game is a good buy and I had some great fun. It has its set of disadvantages, like all games, but it's gotten better and C&C is starting to get better each release. Obviously destined to be in a museum one of these years. The Last Remaining Copy will behind glass, with a demonstration on a computer to the side. The sign'll say, "Red Alert 2. Archeologists confirm
that it was probobly the best game of the year in 2000."
Pros
+Fast paced, action gameplay
+Easy to learn
+Another bumper crop of new units
Cons
-Graphics not quite, eh, state of the art
-Confusing Waypoints.

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More ways to win than ever before!Product InformationThe explosive follow-up to one of the most popular PC Games of all time -Command & Conquer Red Alert. The Cold War is heating up! Fight on theside of freedom or battle behind the Iron Curtain. Exotic weaponry is atyour disposal. Soviet Cloning Vats and Allied Chrono Devices are just a few ofthe many devastating weapons. Prism tanks Tesla Troopers Terror DronesDesolators Psychic Mind Control Giant Squid and Sonic Dolphins are just asmall part of your arsenal.Product FeaturesTake your campaign over land sea and air with over 80 units andstructures to deliver your fury.Enhanced veterancy quickly turns newbie forces into battle-hardenedveterans. Unleash extra firepower and discover secret abilities.Cinematic movies with Hollywood actors reward your victories and brief youon your next mission.Play either side in the full solo-play campaign or play as one of thenine nations in eight modes of multiplay and skirmish mode.Wreak havoc with a friend through the specially designed co-op campaign.System RequirementsWindows 95 98 Me XP (Home Edition)Pentium 266 MHz processor64 MB of RAM minimum350 MB free Hard Drive space2 MB DirectX 7.0a compatible Graphics Card minimumDirectX 7.0a compatible Sound CardMouseKeyboardOptional: Network play requires Pentium 450 MHz 128MB of RAM 56.6Kbpsmodem TCP/IP or IPX compliant4X CD-ROM drive

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Romance of the Three Kingdoms XI Review

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(More customer reviews)I doubt that the people viewing this product are not familiar with (some of) the previous 10 instalments of the RotTK series. Personally, I was introduced to RotTK when the 7th series came out on PS2. Since the seventh, each new instalment that comes out simply 'chibifies'/outranks the previous instalment in all aspects of game play - which makes me wonder if Koei will ever hit a ceiling (i hope not).

The 11th instalment is in no way an exception. Though at first i was a little disappointed due to the complexity of the game, i realised the awesomeness was simply being overlooked by me due to my inability to quickly adapt to the new 'system'.

The highlights of the game are (these may be spoilirish if you like being surprised):
-You can marry of your officers
-All the female figures are vassals
-You can create Oaths
-Transport of Material, Officers etc is not instantaneous - more realistic
-You play the game as the sovereign (don't be turned of by this, you'll have full autonomy over your vassals, strategists etc)
-The map is 3-D
-The portraits of the prominent figures change as they age (though I haven't experienced this since so far i only played rise of heroes)

The rest you'll have to experience yourself, all in all, the game is simply great!

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Romance of the 3 Kingdoms XI lets you rediscover an ancient civilization with an explosive history. Based on the 120-chapter novel that recounts the near collapse of China in the 2nd & 3rd centuries A.D. -- and the fateful events that followed. Dig deep within to prove yourself adept at both the military and political arts in order to bring China under one rule.New Create-An-Officer mode, with 24 customizable unique character attributes English and Chinese voice options Includes step-by-step tutorials for beginners Stirring original score composed by Yoshihiro Ike

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Dai Senryaku Exceed 7: Modern Military Tactics Review

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(More customer reviews)I know that the title of this review is a bit grandiose but it's true. I'm a strategy game fanatic and I play all of them including Japanese titles so I know of what I speak. In Dai Senryaku VII Exceed's case we've got a very satisfying game all-in-all. Let's start with a description of what you'll get in the box.

Dai Senryaku VII Exceed is a modern era military, turn-based strategy game played on a hexagonal grid of varying terrain. A collection of units--referred to as an Army--from each country participating in the battle are arranged on this grid in a strategic manner. Each unit has strengths and weaknesses particular to its type. Utilizing the strengths of your army while exploiting weaknesses in the enemy until you satisfy victory conditions is the core of the gameplay in Daisenryaku VII. In this case think "Chess" only on a grand scale with modern day military hardware. Players of Advance Wars for the Gameboy Advance and DS will be at home here.

Each country participating in a battle takes its turn by moving and taking action with some, all, or none of its units. Actions in Daisenryaku consist of resupply, moving, attacking, bombarding facilities, combining units, producing and placing units, loading units onto transports, and capturing facilities.

The following countries are playable: Japan, America, Russia, Germany, England, France, Israel, and China.

The following terrain elements combine to make Daisenryaku Exceed's maps: Capital, City, Airport, Port, Factory, Refinery, Bridge, Plain, Desert, Wasteland, Wetland, Grove, Forest, Hill, Mountain, Peaks, Lake, Shallows, Sea, Deep Sea, Snowfield, Snowy Grove, Snowy Forest, Snowy Hill, and Snowy Peaks.

The game contains over 400 units across the nations listed. Each hex can contain multiple units at different heights from sub to upper atmosphere. This adds a tremendous amount of depth to the game and prevents fronts from remaining stationary for too long (in most games, anyway).

There are 25 Mission battles, and over 20 Campaign battles as well as over 100 Free Play maps. The game has a complete Map Editor that allows you to create your own map or modify any of the game's maps. In addition, any Free Play battle can be fully customized with starting funds, alliances, participating countries, and more.

New features over the XBox version are: bombardment of facilities, engineer units to repair damaged facilities, air-intercept of naval units, and screen hiding during change of multiplayer turns. There are only three new units over the XBox version however the stats of some units have been modified slightly to improve game balance. There are operators in the game that provide dialog during a player's turn however they add nothing to the gameplay.

The Campaign Mode allows you to save units from one battle to the next. This unit persistence adds depth as unit experience counts for a lot in Dai Senryaku VII. The Campaign maps are some of the best we've seen in Dai Senryaku and are great fun to play in Free Play Mode as well.

The game is not without faults, it is complex and there is no way to display weapon ranges on the map so you'll need to count hexes. There's no "next/previous" unit selection so you'll need to depend on a unit list or the map for selecting units. The game is very time consuming and one battle can last many hours however there is a 99 turn limit so battles will not go on forever. The graphics are simple but this really works in the game's favor as navigating the map is made much quicker. The music is repetitive but can be turned off. Battle animations are simple but can also be disabled.

All in all, if you're not afraid to sink your teeth into a rich and rewarding strategy game experience then Dai Senryaku will not disappoint.

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Commanding an entire military force with the most modern technologies of war, you will join the 3-D battlefield with Dai Senryaku Exceed and test your abilities against the unrelenting computer AI. Choose from an enormous selection of vehicles ranging from land, sea and even air attack mediums. If you don't like the terrain you are dealt, create your own with the map editor and design it to your specific strategic strengths. Strategy is everything.

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