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Battlestations: Midway offers a totally new approach to air, sea and underwater combat, accurately reflecting the atmosphere and situation in the Pacific during 1942. Players take direct control of battleships, aircraft carriers, submarines and planes in a 'free-control' environment, with seamless switching between any of the units under your command: engage in dogfights with enemy fighters through flak-infested skies, utilise the silent attack of your submarine to unleash torpedoes on unsuspecting enemies, or command the awesome firepower of an entire carrier group. Featuring a number of game modes, including single-player campaigns for both Japanese and American sides, 'career' missions focusing on specific units, and broadband multiplayer modes for up to 16 people, Battlestations: Midway is a game on the grandest scale, bringing the air and sea battles of the Pacific to life like never before. [SCi Games]
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more... 86
Pelit (Finland)
A surprisingly good combination of action and strategy - influenced by the old Carrier Command. The single player mode would have been a lot better if the AI was not so heavily scripted, but the fun multiplayer mode more than makes up for it. [Mar 2007]
85
IGN
While the online options are thin, this game offers a great one-on-one option for RTS fans as well as a great co-op experience for those that have paid their dues on the training modes. For those tired of the same old thing, check out this unique new title from Eidos -- Battlestations Midway is anything but just another World War II game.
 82
GameZone
Battlestations: Midway is more than “just another WWII game;” it meets other wanna-be WWII simulators 'Midway,' and then takes another step forward.
82
PC Gamer
Forget the high-def TV and wireless Xbox 360 controller; Battlestations Midway plays better with a mouse and a joystick. [Apr 2007, p.58]
80
PC Format
The mix of real-time strategy and first-person war action works very well in places, but it's a touch lacking in drama. [Apr 2007, p.60]
80
Computer Games Online RO
Impressive because of the combination of these genres, making it recommendable to RTS fans (offering more than just a closer look to units in the form of total control) and simulation fans alike.
80
Game Chronicles
The only thing keeping this game from having a top score is its lack of single player content (at least by PC standards) and some buggy issues with multiplayer. But otherwise this is a really solid game that combines both first-person and strategic gameplay flawlessly.
79
GameSpot
Battlestations: Midway strikes just the right balance between action and strategy to create a game that's as unique as it is enjoyable.
77
GamerNode
Very fun game that is marred by technical problems. The lack of replay is what really hurts.
75
GameBrink
When heading online you’ll find some much needed variety that wasn’t present in the single player game.
75
Worth Playing
Although engaging, the single-player campaign is just too short and will provide very little replay value.
75
The Onion (A.V. Club)
Hell in the Pacific for the trigger-happy. V-J Day for the wannabe Nimitz.
74
PC Gamer UK
Battlestations: Midway lacks this depth. There's masses of stuff to do, there's just not enough places to actually do it in, which is something of a shame.
73
Game Almighty
The many multiplayer possibilities should buy you a lot of time with the title, but the single-player campaign is just entirely too short (while the tutorial is mind-numbingly long).
70
Sydney Morning Herald
Battlestations: Midway has the potential to blossom as a multiplayer game, primarily online. With everyone free to jump between units, it can become chaotic, but that's half the fun.
70
1UP
Control issues aside, Battlestations: Midway is a fun game if you're into strategy titles. Just throwing mad amounts of units at each new problem really doesn't work here, since you have finite resources and no unit is really impervious to attack from any other unit.
68
Cheat Code Central
RTS fans might find it a little simple, but might find the emphasis on action a pleasing surprise. Action fans might find the strategy a little dull, but with the simplicity of the commands they'll find themselves in the thick of the action as often as they like.
68
Gamer 2.0
It mostly fails to deliver standout action sequences, but fans of the real-time strategy genre should find their place in this game.
68
PC Zone UK
It's not terrible by any means, but it's just not very exciting either. [Apr 2007, p.76]
65
Game Informer
It’s a mix of exciting and overwhelming as you try to maintain what feels like 50 pots boiling over at different times. [Mar 2007, p.104]
Xabier M. gave it an8: John H. gave it a7: JB R. gave it a1: Teriander F. gave it a9: Frankie E. gave it a10: Frank S. gave it an8: Nunya F. gave it a7: |
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