Battle Isle: The Andosia War

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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

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  • Summary: On the border between exciting real-time maneuvers and the demands of strategic planning, a new exciting kind of game experience emerges where there is a time for cool planning, quick reactions, discovery of stunning landscapes, and time for pursuing mission goals! [Blue Byte]

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. GameZone
    100
    It is so evenly balanced on all levels that you feel as if you glide easily from one operation to the next without any interruption. This is a definite have to own.
  2. CNET Gamecenter
    80
    A good game. Real-time fans may like it, and turn-based gamers will like it. And no one will deny that it is unique. If you're a big fan of the series, this fourth installment is a must-buy.
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  3. GameSpy
    76
    It should be noted that patience is a system requirement for BITAW. Missions can easily take hours to complete.
  4. Adrenaline Vault
    70
    Though the plotline is somewhat lackluster, the intricacies of building up your army between your different islands and keeping track of unit management and combat tactics all while the clock continually ticks down is exciting and entertaining.
  5. GameSpot
    67
    The game's incomplete interface, uneven pacing, and typical units all serve to make it less interesting than it might have been.
  6. Happy Puppy
    65
    This becomes a case of hurry up and wait. I found myself frantically trying to fit all of my moves into the eight minutes that constituted my turn, then going and fixing myself a sandwich during the AI's eight minutes.
  7. PC Gamer
    58
    A good idea that get tripped up in boring details. [Feb 2001, p.73]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. JamesO.
    Mar 21, 2002
    10
    Great game. Really comes into it's own in multi-player. Visit http://battleisle.orrwhat.net/ for player contacts and rankings.
  2. FlorianK.
    Aug 23, 2002
    10
    Frantic.
  4. 4nZa
    Nov 7, 2004
    10
    Absolutely great game. I like it. Only AI-seems little bit problematic, but there is a patch for it. blizgrieg is another problem because of Absolutely great game. I like it. Only AI-seems little bit problematic, but there is a patch for it. blizgrieg is another problem because of electric power, but it doesn't matter cause power won't end that fast. ;) Super graphics and exelent tactic game. Those who don't like gary crispy's games but want tactic game are like in home with this one.… Expand
  5. SovietUnion
    Aug 5, 2013
    10
    LOOOOOL User Score is 10 Points!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ALL VOTE 10 points for FUN))))))))
    P.S. "The Best Game Ever Made" PC Gamer [30 Feb. XXI    LOOOOOL User Score is 10 Points!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ALL VOTE 10 points for FUN))))))))
    P.S. "The Best Game Ever Made" PC Gamer [30 Feb. XXI Century, p.NVM]    … Expand

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#84 Best PC Game of 2000
62
#62 Most Discussed PC Game of 2000

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