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Act of War: Direct Action
Released On: Mar 15, 2005
82
8.1
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 43 Critic Reviews
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88% Positive
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 43 Critic Reviews
82
88% Positive
38 Reviews
38 Reviews
12% Mixed
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Act of War beautfiully bridges the gap between action and strategy and provides an all out assault of the senses thanks to the incredble level of visual detail, intuitive control and an aural symphony comprised of the sounds of destruction.
A stunningly beautiful real-time strategy with a powerful campaign and lots of fabulous action, although the AI is a bit on the silly side. Still, heartily recommended.
[Apr. 05]
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 49 User Ratings
8.1
76% Positive
37 Ratings
37 Ratings
12% Mixed
6 Ratings
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12% Negative
6 Ratings
6 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 49 User Ratings
8.1
76% Positive
37 Ratings
37 Ratings
12% Mixed
6 Ratings
6 Ratings
12% Negative
6 Ratings
6 Ratings
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Here's a real-time strategy game with the soul of a sleek techno-thriller, stitched together with live action footage that, despite the acting and budgetary limitations, will remind you of the riveting television drama 24 at times.
It looks stunning, isn’t shy with its explosions and pyrotechnics, and keeps things moving at a cracking pace.
As a whole, Act of War doesn’t deviate from the tried and true gameplay mechanics of it’s genre, but it manages to deliver a solid, modern day warfare RTS-experience with nice visuals. [May 2005, p.86]
Act of War is polished, but it's not polished enough to hide the bad acting, disjointed and unrealistic storytelling, and most of all, the complete lack of inspiration or innovation.
Summary Act of War: Direct Action tells a highly realistic, near-future story of a US elite force fighting an international plot to overthrow the current world order. While offering a "First Look at Tomorrow's War", the game takes you through a frightening and believable reality filled with suspense, international intrigue and geopolitical milit...
Rated T
for Teen
Platforms:
- PC
Initial Release Date: Mar 15, 2005
Developer:
- Eugen Systems
Publisher: Atari SA
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