Score: 4 stars (out of 5) URL: Price: $49. Gameplay: Some welcome attempts to make it easier to use, but still too much for the strategy novice.
Audio: Strong background music, but once again the repetition of unit responses can get tiring. Dated when compared with other RTS games. Take a look at page 86 for further details.Ĭlick here to view Screenshot 1, and here for Screenshot 2. If this all sounds like your cup of strategic tea, you'll be pleased to hear that we're currently running a competition where you can win this game and other goodies. With Empire Earth's avid following, this expansion pack's success is assured, but as it builds on an almost overwhelming depth of gameplay, casual gamers need not apply. Because you're moving into your opponent's home territory, they gain defensive bonuses that make your advance that bit tougher (and vice versa). The game allows players to field over 300 types of military units covering 15 time periods along with 15 different civilizations to play with, each with its own strengths and weaknesses, special powers, and unique units. Essentially a strategic 'capture the flag', you can choose to fight a head-to-head across three to nine maps. Empire Earth II takes this idea and runs with it, piling feature upon feature upon feature. But the most interesting addition is the new Tug of War multiplayer option.
