Conquest: Frontier Wars

 PC
  • Publisher: Ubisoft
  • Release Date: Aug 14, 2001
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
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  1. Gamezilla!
    98
    Simply put, this has been one of the harder reviews I’ve had to put together merely because it means I’ll have to stop playing to write it!...Truly, if you only buy one RTS this year, be sure to make it Conquest!
  2. IGN
    88
    A highly impressive game, that, while taking the genre to several new levels, still retains the essentials that made playing these games so enjoyable in the first place.
  3. Gamer's Pulse
    83
    It is a masterful piece of RTS gaming that will entrench those who dare to delve into it deep into the thrills of deep space combat. At first it is a little overwhelming with the ability to jump from one map to another. It is enough to lose a lot of players. But for the hardcore RTS fan this game will be a true gem.
  5. Gaming Age
    83
    They have managed to bring some excellent Fleet-Based combat to a genre where games like Star Trek: Armada II have failed.
  6. GameSpot
    82
    A remarkably fresh look at traditional real-time strategy gaming.
  7. Electric Playground
    82
    The wormhole/supply line/multiple fronts idea is a great one, and I’d love to see it taken further.
  8. Adrenaline Vault
    80
    Despite some weakness rooted to the genre, Conquest's solid graphics, gameplay, and AI make it a title with enough reasons for RTS fans to join the fight.
  9. Yahoo!
    80
    Unnoticeable at first, a number of subtleties emerge over extended play that should surprise and delight those bored with this dozing genre.
  10. Cincinnati Enquirer
    80
    Yet another stellar sci-fi game. But this time around, the game play requires cunning strategy and tactics rather than a quick trigger finger.
  11. PC Gamer
    76
    Mixing a mostly tried-and-true formula with some interesting new ideas, Conquest succeeds as a competent new entry in the genre.
  12. Game Revolution
    75
    [It] would have been much more innovative if it hadn't been kept locked in the attic until "Starcraft" and "Homeworld" had already come out in various iterations.
  13. Computer Games Magazine
    70
    It's a respectable johnny-come-lately, rough edges tempered by its newness and straight-arrow Leave It To Beaver charm. It's beach reading, basically.
  14. GameSpy
    70
    A truly mediocre strategy game with a lackluster campaign.

Awards & Rankings

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#44 Best PC Game of 2001
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#72 Most Discussed PC Game of 2001

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User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 16
  3. Negative: 2 out of 16
  1. DaDakota
    Feb 14, 2013
    10
    A hidden gem among RTS games. Supplies, supply lines, fleet admirals, and multiple maps at the same time a thoroughly enjoyable experience. AA hidden gem among RTS games. Supplies, supply lines, fleet admirals, and multiple maps at the same time a thoroughly enjoyable experience. A game that was overlooked in it's day and worth picking up in today's modern PC world. Good fun.… Full Review »
  2. [Anonymous]
    Feb 23, 2008
    10
    Excellent balance, absorbing gameplay, innovative supply rules and adequate graphics to engage the player.
  3. PaulP.
    Jul 8, 2004
    9
    A thoroughly fun and addictive game, although I do wish they included a campaign for each race.
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