Dark Planet: Battle for Natrolis

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  • Publisher: Ubisoft
  • Release Date: Mar 20, 2002
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  • Summary: For eons, the planet Natrolis was controlled by the magic of the reptilian Sorin race. But when a fleet of tech-powered humans arrives to colonize the surface, they awaken the unimaginable: the Dreil, a hyper evolved insectoid warrior race hibernating deep within the planet's core. Now, allFor eons, the planet Natrolis was controlled by the magic of the reptilian Sorin race. But when a fleet of tech-powered humans arrives to colonize the surface, they awaken the unimaginable: the Dreil, a hyper evolved insectoid warrior race hibernating deep within the planet's core. Now, all three forces collide in a mortal struggle for domination. [Ubi Soft]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 14
  3. Negative: 4 out of 14
  1. IGN
    75
    It bored me a bit. Without any real history or story behind the factions fighting, I just felt kind of disjointed the entire time I was playing.
  2. Game Informer
    75
    A been-there-done-that title that does pretty well by itself. [May 2002, p.93]
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  3. GameZone
    72
    A typical RTS with some atypical races. It would be a nice introduction to the newcomer to the genre, and veterans of this mode or warfare will find it challenging.
  4. GameSpot
    56
    It also has an interface that seems designed to shield you from actually playing the game.
  5. PC Gamer
    55
    There's not an original idea in this competent but dull game's pretty little pre-programmed head. [June 2002, p.61]
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  6. All Game Guide
    50
    Could be a solid RTS if not for the lack of story and the cluttered and variant interface.
  7. Adrenaline Vault
    40
    A prime example of how amazing graphics can't make up for lackluster gameplay.

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  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
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  1. billyjean
    Feb 28, 2016
    10
    Old school classic RTS with many fresh ideas that are now common place elsewhere. Whilst this is the classic 3 team RTS with each race havingOld school classic RTS with many fresh ideas that are now common place elsewhere. Whilst this is the classic 3 team RTS with each race having their own ability, the multiplayer game was/is incredibly good fun. Hugely enjoyable old school romp.

    Underated, should be a solid 85% in my opinon.    … Expand
  2. JensonJ.
    Jun 15, 2008
    10
    Under rated classic.
  4. JefferR.
    Aug 13, 2008
    9
    Fantastic, ahead of it's time visuals. Under appreciated.
  5. Genek13
    Nov 20, 2019
    8
    Unique RTS game from old times :-:)
    Races are different from each other which keeps you playing it constantly.
    Good visuals and soundesign    Unique RTS game from old times :-:)
    Races are different from each other which keeps you playing it constantly.
    Good visuals and soundesign back then :)    … Expand

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