Massive Assault

 PC
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
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  1. DailyGame
    95
    Proves that simplicity of gameplay doesn't mean boring gameplay. In the case of Massive Assault, the simplicity is its strength.
  2. PC Gameworld
    92
    Extremely unforgiving AI, coupled with beautiful artwork, and an array of deployable units places this turn-based strategy game squarely in must have status for any strategy buff.
  3. netjak
    88
    The best strategy game I have played this year. It offers just the right mix of features I'm looking for in a good game: great balance, easy to learn basic principles and a behavior that is tightly controlled by the developer.
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  5. GameZone
    85
    Massive Assault’s gameplay is simple to understand, difficult to conquer, and most importantly, very addictive. The action is fast and intense, which makes the game feel like an RTS at certain times.
  6. IGN
    84
    It's a visually pleasing game that has the tweakability to scale down to relatively slow computers, but you'll need a large block of time to figure out the subtleties of the battlefield and the unit combination for particular environments and situations.
  7. GameShark
    80
    The graphics are nice, the gameplay is simple to pick up (but hard to master) and finding an online opponent doesn't seem to be a problem at the moment. If you like turn-based strategy games then you can't go wrong.
  8. Gamer's Pulse
    80
    Despite issues regarding balance and difficulty in gameplay, Massive Assault does offer an entertaining turn-based game that novice strategist can easily get into.
  9. Next Level Gaming
    80
    A fun and engrossing title that provides a constant unrelenting challenge. It is beautiful to watch, has some of the largest maps I’ve seen in any strategy title of this nature.
  10. PC Gamer
    79
    When the smoke clears, you're left with a great feeling of satisfaction at having beaten such vicious single-player AI. [Feb 2004, p.66]
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  11. Game Over Online
    77
    It is engaging at times but it is not always forgiving both in difficulty level and features to make it a truly well-rounded product.
  12. GameSpy
    75
    One can't help imagine what might have been if more units had been added and specialized tactics would have been allowed to take shape.

Awards & Rankings

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#73 Best PC Game of 2003

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User Score
7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 12
  3. Negative: 2 out of 12
  1. iseeall
    Jul 29, 2013
    9
    A great turn-based tactical strategy game with excellent gameplay, balanced rules, nicely designed missions. It was underrated because of theA great turn-based tactical strategy game with excellent gameplay, balanced rules, nicely designed missions. It was underrated because of the somewhat blunt graphical style and the strong eastern-european accent of the female voice which comments the game events. A pity you can hardly find any games like this one nowadays.… Full Review »
  2. Mik
    Dec 18, 2003
    9
    The handsomest hex game ever!!! If you like turn-based strategy games this game is MUST own!
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