Galactic Assault: Prisoner of Power

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  • Summary: Maxim Kammerer (Max) is a daring young man who enlists in his country's space exploration program. During a mission, his ship is shot down over Saraksh, a remote planet that is slowly recovering from a savage nuclear conflict. Upon recovering from the crash landing, Max finds himself in theMaxim Kammerer (Max) is a daring young man who enlists in his country's space exploration program. During a mission, his ship is shot down over Saraksh, a remote planet that is slowly recovering from a savage nuclear conflict. Upon recovering from the crash landing, Max finds himself in the Land of Unknown Fathers, a country ruled by a network of mind control transmissions. Max manages to destroy the center of the mind control network, which leads to several implications for the nation's inhabitants. Intent on destroying the entire race of the Land of the Fathers through warfare are three fierce and unrelenting enemies: The Khonties, Barbarians and the Insular Empire. Each race possesses and can easily develop distinguishable technologies. Heavy armor, transport and aviation units unique to each race are all represented on the battlefield. Combat takes place among 3D vivid extraterrestrial landscapes, with day and night changes affecting gameplay alongside dynamic weather conditions. A thick haze of exhaust hangs heavy over steel battle machines; the ground becomes scorched and scarred by the trademarks of tanks and other heavy vehicles; artillery fire scratches, burns and breaches heavily armored units. [Paradox Interactive]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. Gaming Nexus
    80
    But Galactic Assault: Prisoner of Power is certainly worth a good look for the turn-based strategy fans out there, and for those wanting something a few steps from the mainstream market.
  2. Pelit (Finland)
    79
    An entertaining tactical puzzle game. If only there was more room for actual strategic manoeuvres and more alternative ways to complete the missions. [Oct 2007]
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  3. GamerNode
    70
    A solid turn-based strategy game a notch above similar titles due to the game's presentation and the difficulty. Doesn't hurt that the visuals are nice and the gameplay is approachable too.
  4. PC Gamer
    68
    For it's user-friendly interface alone, Galactic Assault is a noteworthy entry in the genre and serves as a good starting point for anyone looking to cautiously dip a toe into war gaming. [Dec 2007, p.66]
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  5. Jolt Online Gaming UK
    68
    As for the TBS hardcore, they’ll probably indignantly object to the dumbed-down gameplay mechanics. Galactic Assault isn’t a bad game – we just don’t really know who it’s for.
  6. Play.tm
    67
    Much like those random late night films you know nothing about before you watch them and end up enjoying, Galactic Assault is more fun that you'd expect although it never really ever comes close to being great.
  7. Gamers Europe
    60
    There is technically nothing wrong with Galactic Assault, it just lacks so much that it quickly becomes frustrating.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. DannyS.
    Sep 17, 2007
    10
    The best TBS game of this year. Love it!!!
  2. SamH.
    Oct 10, 2007
    9
    This game is a real gem for those who prefer TBS games. It's based on rather unique concept. 9 is great for this title.
  4. Nick
    Sep 20, 2007
    9
    Great modern-looking TBS, and the best on based on Strugatsky brothers novel!
  5. iseeall
    Aug 24, 2013
    7
    A solid TBS game which is a mix of Massive Assault (or Advanced Wars) and Panzer General. Too bad the devs took as setting some sovietA solid TBS game which is a mix of Massive Assault (or Advanced Wars) and Panzer General. Too bad the devs took as setting some soviet sci-book which no one knows. I'm a russian myself and haven't ever heard of this novel. Missions are too linear and graphics pretty outdated. Strangely enough, with all the complicated set of rules in this game it doesn't make a better game than Massive Assault. All in all, good game design with poor presentation.… Expand
  6. Broyax
    Sep 29, 2020
    1
    C’est une sorte de Command & Conquer au tour par tour, ce qui n’est pas pour déplaire a priori mais hélas, la mise en oeuvre et l’exécutionC’est une sorte de Command & Conquer au tour par tour, ce qui n’est pas pour déplaire a priori mais hélas, la mise en oeuvre et l’exécution ainsi que la présentation générale rangent ces bonnes intentions dans le rayon des navets pas très frais… pour ne pas dire pourravenazes. Ainsi l’interface est assez vilaine mais surtout étonnamment mal faite… on manque des informations les plus élémentaires comme par exemple de savoir quelles unités ont accompli leur tour ou non ! c’est assez dingue de voir « ça » surtout pour un jeu sorti en 2007…

    Tout le reste est à l’avenant et développé un peu comme-ci-comme-ça à l’arrache, à croire que tout ça a été boulotté par des dilettantes ou des stagiaires en fin de stage. Ou au début de leur « formation »‘ qui sait… Pourtant graphiquement, ce n’est pas si mal… encore qu’un peu juste quant même alors que ça reste un poil exigeant par rapport à ce qui est proposé.

    Alors qu’on se débat plus ou moins avec l’interface étonnamment minimaliste, l’ennui et les limitations du titre deviennent encore plus évidentes : c’est décidément raté d’un peu partout, tout le temps et trop amateuriste pour qu’on y trouve un quelconque intérêt stratégique, finalement !    … Expand

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