Universe at War: Earth Assault Xbox 360
  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Mar 25, 2008
  • Also On: PC
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Metascore
66 out of 100

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8.0 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 47 Ratings

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  • Summary: Developed by Petroglyph, this combat-intensive real-time strategy game enlists players in an epic struggle to prevent total alien domination of planet Earth. Universe at War: Earth Assault is set in the near-future when multiple factions from across the galaxy have come to Earth to wage epic warfare. Containing numerous features and customization options never-before-seen in the RTS genre, Universe at War: Earth Assault creates an exceptional strategy experience for single-player and especially multiplayer battles. The game employs a unique balance system called "Tactical Dynamics" that allows players to retrain and customize units in the midst of battle to better cope with enemy forces and tactical situations. Weaponry and defenses can be modified in true real-time to take advantage of constantly shifting battlefield conditions. Fully customizable tech trees allow players to control the development of technologies that they deem key to victory. Battles in Universe at War: Earth Assault are large in scope and take place in malleable and deforming environments. Deadly sci-fi weapons and alien powers will allow players to destroy cities and whole territories on a global scale. Because the world of Universe at War: Earth Assault is persistent, players can revisit previous battlegrounds to find them still smoldering in ruins. The game gives players achievements points, rewards, and medals in a balanced environment to further encourage players to move forward in the game. Players from around the world battle in persistent-style online campaigns for ultimate faction supremacy across a virtual representation of the Earth. The Xbox 360 game employs a control scheme built from the ground up to ensure smooth gameplay and ease of command for console gamers. [Sega]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 32 out of 44
  3. Negative: 4 out of 44
  1. Cheat Code Central
    88
    The campaign mode is great, but it is the online modes that really make this a must-own title for RTS fans.
  2. Play Magazine
    85
    Earth Assault does a fairly good job of translating a PC real-time strategy's mouse-and-keyboard controls to the Xbox 360 controller, but players should be aware there's a lengthy tutorial required to get them up to speed. [Apr 2008, p.48]
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  3. Games Master UK
    74
    This is one of the better RTSs on console[s] at the moment. but there are more on the way. [June 2008, p.78]
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  4. Eurogamer
    40
    For all the control innovations that come tantalisingly close to solving the riddle of joypad RTS play, Universe at War is constantly blighted by unforgivable slowdown that, at its worst, all but breaks the game.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. JamesY.
    10
    I love this game on the 360. The controls are pretty darn solid for an RTS and far better than C&C. The gameplay is really fun and the factions, with their uniqueness, is a breath of fresh air for the genre. Even better, I was pleasantly surprised to log into Xbox Live after buying this game to find a patch with balance tweaks, bug fixes and some new features waiting. C&C 3 360 has still yet to provide patch. UAW 360 is easily the best RTS on the console to date. Finally, someone got the controls right.… Expand
  2. Kline
    10
    Hands down the best RTS control scheme on the face of the planet. The factions in UAW are amazing and very diverse. It's very cool how you can take these giant walkers and walk all over the place. UAW just pwned C&C 3 as the must have RTS to play on the console.… Expand
  3. TrevorB
    10
    This game is awesome. Don't believe the reviews.
  4. illage2
    6
    A great RTS game on the 360. Has amazing controls and fairly good graphics, but yet again like many other RTS games on consoles it suffers from FPS drops, but these are not big enough to make the game unplayable.

    As for multiplayer, you can play with people who have the PC version which is great, but does present balancing issues as the PC version will likley have better controls.

    The campaign is very good, and each faction is unique, but I wanted to see a full human campaign. Overall this game is worth a buy. It will keep you entertained for hours.    … Expand

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