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Two political factions have gone to war over a distant world and the secrets it holds in Ground Control, a visually stunning and frenetically paced action/real-time strategy game from Sierra Studios and Massive Entertainment. [Sierra Studios]
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... 93
PC Gameworld
The best thing to come out of Sweden since meatballs and tall, big busted, long legged blondes wearing high heels.
 92
TotalGames.net
Add in multi-player action over won.net and you have a truly excellent game that puts "Force Commander" well and truly to shame.
91
Gaming Age
Currently the best real-time strategy title I have played since "Homeworld."
91
Game Revolution
From its amazing level of detail to its fantastic game engine, this is one that fans of strategy should not miss.
90
FiringSquad
We loved this game! As far as 3-D RTS games go, this is the best one we have ever played. With very few flaws this game pleases in almost every aspect.
90
Adrenaline Vault
Beautiful graphics, a unique storytelling methodology and some very well-designed missions make "Ground Control" a winner in almost every category.
90
Gamer's Pulse
The addition of the 3D camera and terrain gives it an edge over other titles in the area.
90
ActionTrip
All in all Ground Control is a very good 3D real-time strategy, one of the best in the genre, and it deserves a good ride.
90
Eurogamer
It sparkles with polish, detail and originality.
90
GameSpy
If you are a fan of action, strategy, RTS, or just like to see beautiful battles rendered in 3D, this one's for you.
90
GamePro
Start with an intense action/strategy game, add a remarkably easy-to-use interface, and wrap it in one of the most impressive 3D engines ever seen in a computer game, and you've got "Ground Control."
90
Computer Games Magazine
An outstanding game, both for its graphics and its gameplay, but it is not for everyone. Ground Control glaringly omits some standard genre features: there is no in-mission save, no speed control, no skirmish mode, and the AI is hit or miss. Yet this is truly a case of a game being greater than the sum of its parts.
90
CNET Gamecenter
Easily the best, most accessible 3D real-time strategy game to date.
88
Daily Radar
A fine game from most perspectives, it's also excellent in ways that will raise the bar a little higher for others making the attempt in this genre.
87
Da Gameboyz
A graphical masterpiece, with some gameplay flaws including the lack of a computer opponent in the multiplayer setup, as well as the inability to save your game during a mission.
86
IGN
Great gameplay, great graphics, and great sound make a great game.
85
GameSpot
Despite its few shortcomings and frustrating design issues, you'll find that "Ground Control" is not only one of the best-looking games to date but also one that's suitably challenging and rewarding.
85
Electric Playground
One of the best looking, and surely the smoothest-playing 3D RTS (actually, RTT) games currently available for the PC.
85
PC Gamer
Any problems are brushed aside by the bent-for-hell mayhem and thrill of combat. [Sept 2000, p.104]
80
Happy Puppy
Well equipped to attract a large following among network players with its elegant controls and dazzling graphics.
80
Hot Games
Most importantly, "Ground Control" doesn't let itself get weighed down with useless options and nerd-pleasing, making this a RTS almost anyone can enjoy.
80
All Game Guide
Prepare yourself for the intricacies of limited-forces squad conflicts and the title will provide many hours of entertainment.
80
CheckOut
Whether you've never played an RTS before or if you're diehard fan of the genre, "Ground Control" will keep you sitting in your own filth for hours on end just to get to the next mission.
80
Spank!
What is does deliver are moments of pure fun and exhilaration, and I commend it for not trying to be anything other than a pure blast and destruction on a huge scale which is what most of us want to see.
80
GameZone
A real-time strategy contest where fast reflexes, faster decisions and military tactics combine to present an intense chess match for control of a planet.
71
Game Over Online
A difficult game to control as you try and keep the camera and all your units going in the right directions with the mouse and keyboard.
Carcer C. gave it a6: Mike gave it a 9: Adrian I. gave it a 9: Harris K. gave it a 9: George D. gave it a 9: |
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