World War III: Black Gold

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71

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5.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 13 Ratings

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  • Summary: A fully 3D RTS featuring three parties: the USA, Russia and Iraq. Whichever is chosen allows the player to select two campaigns, consisting of 5 missions on average. Features a first-rate weapon system: anti-aircraft, anti-tank, mass destruction weapons, highly destructive chemical weapons.A fully 3D RTS featuring three parties: the USA, Russia and Iraq. Whichever is chosen allows the player to select two campaigns, consisting of 5 missions on average. Features a first-rate weapon system: anti-aircraft, anti-tank, mass destruction weapons, highly destructive chemical weapons. The existing weapon systems allow the player to exploit weaknesses in the enemy defense. [JoWood]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14
  1. Gamer's Pulse
    90
    Political climate aside, this is a great game. It is well designed and features great replay ability.
  2. GameSpy
    85
    Black Gold's combination of intense real-time action, gorgeous graphics, and streamlined play make this one of the best real-time strategy games of 2001.
  3. GameSpot
    84
    It's an all-around great real-time strategy game that also happens to stand out from other games in the genre.
  4. Game Over Online
    74
    Mediocre.
  5. GameZone
    70
    Good game, but a copy of the game for each PC is a bit much If you want to play on a home network.
  6. Adrenaline Vault
    70
    With its incredible graphics, fulfilling gameplay, and thought provoking features, World War III is bound to satisfy any RTS buff, and anyone just on the lookout for a good, solid title as well.
  7. PC Gamer
    40
    As empty-headed a treatment of modern conflict as you’re likely to find on store shelves. [Feb 2002, p.80]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 2
  3. Negative: 0 out of 2
  1. KunoK.
    Jan 9, 2002
    10
    The only game, where the gamers have balanced weapons and equipment.
  2. N.H.
    Feb 11, 2002
    7
    Pro: Well balanced units, No major hang ups with interface. Con: Brain damaged AI and pathing. Archaic game engine (Its a square grid!)

Awards & Rankings

94
#94 Best PC Game of 2001
44
#44 Most Shared PC Game of 2001

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