Dark Planet: Battle for Natrolis

 PC
  • Publisher: Ubisoft
  • Release Date: Mar 20, 2002
Metascore
59

Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 14
  3. Negative: 4 out of 14
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  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.
  5. Gamers' Temple
    66
    In the AI department, Dark Planet is consistently inconsistent.
  6. GameSpy
    62
    Sports some of the best visuals you'll find in a strategy game, real-time or otherwise... [but features] one of the most annoying user-interfaces for any strategy game in recent memory.
  7. Computer Gaming World
    60
    Call it a "StarCraft" homage, call it a "Starcraft" clone, Dark Planet is still a good, entertaining RTS. [June 2002, p.90]
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  8. Gamer's Pulse
    56
    DP:BfN has numerous elements that make the game cumbersome to play, and drain it of enjoyment.
  9. GameSpot
    56
    It also has an interface that seems designed to shield you from actually playing the game.
  10. 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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  11. All Game Guide
    50
    Could be a solid RTS if not for the lack of story and the cluttered and variant interface.
  12. Game Over Online
    45
    One of the worst real-time strategy games I’ve ever played.
  13. Yahoo!
    40
    Superior graphics...but its poor interface, repetitious campaign modes and unchallenging AI has relegated it to just another also-ran.
  14. GamePen
    40
    That is the real problem with Dark Planet, it doesn’t do anything that might keep me interested in playing it (and with over 40 missions it should be trying to).
  15. Adrenaline Vault
    40
    A prime example of how amazing graphics can't make up for lackluster gameplay.

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#37 Most Shared PC Game of 2002

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User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
  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.    … Full Review »
  2. 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 :)    … Full Review »
  3. JefferR.
    Aug 13, 2008
    9
    Fantastic, ahead of it's time visuals. Under appreciated.
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