Endwar is a crappy RTS game. In a world where we have many classic and beloved strategy games such as Command and Conquer, Starcraft, Dawn of War, etc, Ubisoft should be trying to raise the bar and blow us away. Instead, we recieve a half-baked piece of crap, with poor graphics, poor AI, and a TERRIBLE voice command system. Spend your money on a decent game.

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I got this game on Steam simply to see how bad it really was, like I did with Ace of Spades. The graphics, sound, etc. are simply jaw-dropping. For a game made in 2009, I was expecting Age of Empires III-style graphics, but NO, they just had to be EPIC. The gameplay leaves something to be desired, though. The campaign is mediocre and does not really retain any lasting value once you finish it. I found that I had to restart levels several times to get out of sticky situations. The story itself was disappointing (SPOILER HERE): Russians versus everybody else, but I guess that's to be expected from Tom Clancy. The multiplayer, on the other hand, was great. Playing against others online was a refreshing experience with the good graphics. The complaints I have, though, are pretty big. ONE: Although the voice-activated UI is an interesting idea, it never picks up steam (okay, bad pun). Even with the calibration, you have to speak slowly and precisely several times for the Siri-thingy to catch on. This could be a problem just with me, because I'm an American, and Americans tend to slur and talk fast, but this really dampened the experience for me. The other complaint I have is that you don't have an independent camera to move around the entire battlefield instead, you are stuck with the unit your camera is on. Sometimes I just want to enjoy the wanton destruction, but when I have to survey the entire battlefield to make game-changing decisions, the frozen camera just doesn't cut it. Aside from those, however, this is a game that is solid. Patience is needed, but the reward is great.… Expand

EndWar is a new breed of RTS, what other RTS games used voice command before EndWar? None. Then we have the people whining about camera controls, IT IS SUPPOSED TO BE REALISTIC!

This game is an actual rts, most real time strategies consist of running in and seeing who has more forces, endwar shows that if you use tactics, it's possible to take out waves of tanks with something as simple as one unit of riflemen. I give it a 10 because of the amazing storyline depicting world war 3, the graphics it has considering it is an rts, and the playability and gameplay. It's possibly the best game I've ever played.… Expand

If you are an experienced RTS gamer, avoid Endwar. This game has bare minimum content and bad graphics, The voice command system is flawed (I had to mess with too many settings to get it to work, and if you don't speak in a monotone voice then the game will not recognize your commands). Little effort was put into this game, while comparing it to World in Conflict. It is as many others have put it, a non-stop rock-paper-scissors match. Save your money.… Expand

This game was disappointing, but I should probably expect this by now from a Tom Clancy game. The management features are horrible, the graphics are crappy, the and the camera controls suck!! The one redeemable quality WOULD be the voice commands but even that's poorly implemented. I swear, no tactics or thought was put in this game. I'm going back to a real RTT, WiC, or CoH! All in all, Ubisoft has completely destroyed the once proud Tom Clancy title. Hell, even he doesn't want to be recognized for this crap anymore.… Expand

First off I would like to comment on this game's realism: it is beyond excellent. While some gamers may criticise it for being a non-stop rock-paper-scissors match, this is a reflection of the modern battlefield. A tank will never be defeated by any number of rifle wielding infantry, but it will never stand a chance against a group of wel entrenched combat engineers. And artillery, if used properly, can truly devastate anything on the battlefield. The depth of the game is actully to scale as well, which some gamers may not like. the tactical interface is very similar to the military's FBCB2 system, which allows a commander to keep track of his units and give command digitally as well as by voice. Gamers that want a massive, epic RTS with legions of troops on both sides hammering away at massive emplaced defences and on field bases should search elsewhere, but those interested in seeing how an actual battle developes from the perspective a modern battalion commander will love the game.… Expand

Endwar, first off is the only RTS ive seen that shows true realism and strategy. other RTSs ive seen is merely who has the most forces, now with Endwar its not how many you have but how you use them. and true history has shown us that numbers dont mean anything. think about the US forces in Iraq, or Afghanistan. when Desert Storm happend we has maybe 20,000 soldiers there against 500,000-1,000,000 enemies. but because of tactics they prevaled. and thats what this RTS is about. its about how efficently you can think as a General. and how smart you are when it comes to commanding troops. simply charging all your troops at once would be foolish as one well placed artillery strike would end it.
i rate this game a 10 because thios is the only RTS in exsistance that brings in true realism and Strategy in to the gaming world. plus i think the game was really fun.… Expand