Original War

 PC
Metascore
61

Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. Computer Games Magazine
    50
    The sort of real-time strategy game that would have been heralded as innovative, or even original, had it been released several years ago.
  2. PC Gamer
    80
    To underestimate this lively RTS game would be a mis-step for fans of the genre. [Mar 2002, p.78]
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  3. GamePen
    70
    A good game, if a little behind the technology curve, but who cares. The story is entertaining, the gameplay solid, and the voices funny.
  5. GameSpot
    50
    A game that you will have no desire whatsoever to play in your free time, but as soon as you have something important to do, it will become the most interesting thing imaginable.
  6. Computer Gaming World
    60
    Despite the somewhat rough production values, Original War delivers interesting small-scale RTS action. [May 2002, p.81]
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  7. GameSpy
    88
    The game's combination of strong story, seriously tactical real-time battles, gorgeous graphics, and real-time role-playing, make this one of the best surprises of the year.
  8. GameZone
    70
    The sound track leaves something to be desired. The music is good, and the effects are typical or what one would expect, but the vocal characterizations are not that good, and the game is laced with strong language (profanity).
  9. IGN
    45
    The game makes noble attempts to take the RPG elements of character importance and development and blend them with a twisted real-time strategy, but although the effort is commendable in spirit, the final outcome is so harshly lacking in so many departments that it actually hurts to play it.
  10. Game Over Online
    80
    Less good than the interface, but not bad by any means is Original War’s graphics.

Awards & Rankings

35
#35 Most Discussed PC Game of 2001
40
#40 Most Shared PC Game of 2001

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User Score
8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 82 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 72 out of 82
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 82
  3. Negative: 5 out of 82
  1. gertasik
    Jun 12, 2013
    10
    I can't believe how underrated this gem is! It is probably the most fun I have ever had playing an RTS game. After so many years, it hasn'tI can't believe how underrated this gem is! It is probably the most fun I have ever had playing an RTS game. After so many years, it hasn't lost any of its charm and I still like to beat the campaign from time to time. Don't hesitate to try it!… Full Review »
  2. LeBarthos
    Jul 14, 2012
    10
    Original War was one of the first game which I played and enjoyed. Interesting story, missions, good looking graphics even after 11 years.Original War was one of the first game which I played and enjoyed. Interesting story, missions, good looking graphics even after 11 years. Strife which require a lot of thinking and planing. Maybe it has some bugs, but in my opinion this game is a very important position for every fan or RTSs. Cheers.… Full Review »
  3. phdr_vrba
    Jun 2, 2013
    8
    Along with the first Starcraft and Tiberian Sun, Original War sits at the top of the RTS genre.

    Think real-time mission-based simplified    Along with the first Starcraft and Tiberian Sun, Original War sits at the top of the RTS genre.

    Think real-time mission-based simplified Jagged Alliance where you build bases and vehicles. If you don't find this appealing, something is wrong with you. Anyways, english voice acting is probably terrible (the czech one is, but it's the laughable kind of terrible) aand that's probably it on the negative side of things. Story is interesting, characters are as well, lots of options, the 2D graphics still looks pretty good, missions have great variability, overal gameplay is unique, challenging and fun.

    Now do yourself a favor, move your ass to gog.com and buy this dirt cheap, if you haven't already.    … Full Review »
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