Arena Wars

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7.6

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  • 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 otherArena 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]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. IC-Games
    87
    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).
  2. IncGamers
    85
    If you're looking for something a little more distinctive and hanker for lightning-paced strategy then Arena Wars is well worth your time.
  3. GameZone
    84
    The good graphics, easy to use control and excellent concept will give players much to enjoy.
  4. Jolt Online Gaming UK
    80
    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.
  5. Warcry
    77
    I found the lack of resource-gathering, short learning curve and quick action enjoyable.
  6. PC Gamer
    76
    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]
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  7. 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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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. EnteS.
    Sep 22, 2004
    9
    Cool game, pretty easy to learn and once you get addicted you can't stop that easily.
  2. HafizzA.
    Oct 21, 2004
    8
    The graphics are fantastic...the game is fun n easy to play...
  4. 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).… Expand

Awards & Rankings

55
#55 Best PC Game of 2004

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