Arena Wars

 PC
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. GameSpy
    70
    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.
  2. GamerFeed
    70
    With all things taken into consideration, this game offers a ton of value for the dollar.
  3. Worth Playing
    69
    Delivers a simple, action-oriented, fast-paced "RTS light" experience.
  5. AceGamez
    60
    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.
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Awards & Rankings

55
#55 Best PC Game of 2004

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
  1. GolovA
    Jun 19, 2018
    7
    It's alright for what it is - simple and light RTS with unit-building (and no Building-building, from what i see). Although i only playedIt's alright for what it is - simple and light RTS with unit-building (and no Building-building, from what i see). Although i only played against the PC (be aware - from what i hear - there is no online community for this game).… Full Review »
  2. HafizzA.
    Oct 21, 2004
    8
    The graphics are fantastic...the game is fun n easy to play...
  3. EnteS.
    Sep 22, 2004
    9
    Cool game, pretty easy to learn and once you get addicted you can't stop that easily.
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