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Arena Wars
Generally favorable reviews
Based on 22 critic reviews
How did we calculate this?
Based on 2 votes
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Game Info
Publisher: Ascaron Entertainment / Gathering
Developer: exDream
Genre(s): Real-Time Strategy
Players: 8
ESRB Rating: RP (Rating Pending)
Release Date: September 13, 2004
Summary
Arena Wars is a completely new kind of 3D Real Time Strategy game, combining the gameplay principles and interface from RTS games with the fast pace of action-based shooters. Arena Wars is a single and multiplayer game. Multiplayer supports up to 8 players, who can fight against each other and challenge other players from all around the world via the AW Server, whilst the single player mode is loaded with action-packed single player missions against one or more computer opponents. There are 3 different game modes: Capture the Flag, Bombing Run, and Double Domination. In AW the goal is not simply to destroy the enemy's base or units. To score points in the various scenarios you must complete objectives that range from stealing the enemy flag, carrying a bomb into your enemy's base or seize and hold Domination zones for a period of time. The winner is the player who satisfies that particular game's objectives. For example, in a Capture the Flag game with a 'capture limit' of 5, the winner is the first player to capture 5 enemy flags. [Ascaron]
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What The Critics Said
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IC-Games
A fiendishly addictive offline and online multiplayer title and even a larger review wouldn't do the game justice (we only briefly mentioned the nifty damage score system and upgrade labs for example).
Read Full Review >eToychest
Area Wars brings a fresh and interesting concept forward into the RTS field, and implements it superbly. Lamentably bad AI, and a sketchy online community prevent it from being a must-have recommendation.
Read Full Review >Loaded Inc
If you're looking for something a little more distinctive and hanker for lightning-paced strategy then Arena Wars is well worth your time.
Read Full Review >VideoGamesLife
Arena Wars is multiplayer RTS streamlined and polished to perfection. It looks good, it plays great and it has the potential to be a lot more than just a cult classic.
Read Full Review >GameZone
The good graphics, easy to use control and excellent concept will give players much to enjoy.
Read Full Review >Gamers Europe
Striking the balance between playability and originality is one of the hardest things to achieve and I’m pleased to say Arena Wars performs with distinction.
Read Full Review >My Gamer
Great simply because it successfully combines the frantic pace of the RTS genre with the wide variety of popular modes available in first-person shooters.
Read Full Review >Computer Gaming World
Offers a great, replayable mix of strategy of action. [Holiday 2004, p.92]
Thunderbolt
I had tremendous fun with Arena Wars; its fast paced action and tactical warfare proving to be a godsend after endless struggles and yawns on various RPGs.
Read Full Review >Gamer's Hell
It really is a joy to play a game that hasn't been done what can seem like hundreds of times.
Read Full Review >RealGamer
Offers a lot of playing time and its unusual mix of real-time strategy action and online shooter game modes make it a refreshing change from the usual offerings.
Read Full Review >Jolt Online Gaming UK
For every ten or so big releases which disappoint, there’s a relatively small-scale title that comes along and surprises everybody by being pretty good. Arena Wars fits nicely into this category.
Read Full Review >PC Format
Bargain multiplayer fun, but tedious if you go it alone. [Dec 2004, p.94]
Warcry
I found the lack of resource-gathering, short learning curve and quick action enjoyable.
Read Full Review >PC Gameworld
A hybrid that doesn't break new ground but still manages to entertain, despite the horrible voiceovers.
Read Full Review >PC Gamer
I'm a sucker for giant robots. Especially when it's giant robots dishing out beautifully rendered displays of mass destruction. With Arena Wars, that's exactly what you get, wrapped in an extremely simple but nonetheless fun RTS package. [Holiday 2004, p.94]
GameSpot
For all its faults, though, Arena Wars manages to offer up clever gameplay that merges elements of shooters and real-time strategy games into a fresh, action-packed whole.
Read Full Review >1UP
It may not be deep and customizable, but it's addictive and furious and more fun than it has any right to be.
Read Full Review >GamerFeed
With all things taken into consideration, this game offers a ton of value for the dollar.
Read Full Review >GameSpy
It might be only knee deep compared to its brethren, but Arena Wars is a rare example of genre-mixing that works: it's an RTS with an FPS soul.
Read Full Review >Worth Playing
Delivers a simple, action-oriented, fast-paced "RTS light" experience.
Read Full Review >AceGamez
Arena Wars isn't a terrible game, it's just not a very inspired one. It's an uncomfortable and not very balanced strategy game that tries too hard to be something better than the games it's trying to emulate.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 8.5 (out of 10) based on 2 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Hafizz A. gave it an 8:
The graphics are fantastic...the game is fun n easy to play...
Ente S. gave it a 9:
Cool game, pretty easy to learn and once you get addicted you can't stop that easily.
