Perimeter

 PC
User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 53 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 39 out of 53
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 53
  3. Negative: 7 out of 53
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  1. DrSepsis
    Jun 15, 2014
    3
    There's a lot of bad to this game and only a few redeeming features. In the 90s this would have been a somewhat enjoyable game, but not only are the graphics terribly outdated but so are the clunky interfaces.

    During the tutorial it would often skip ahead of itself mid-sentence before finishing its previous explanation. There are very few descriptions for what units and builds do, and    There's a lot of bad to this game and only a few redeeming features. In the 90s this would have been a somewhat enjoyable game, but not only are the graphics terribly outdated but so are the clunky interfaces.

    During the tutorial it would often skip ahead of itself mid-sentence before finishing its previous explanation. There are very few descriptions for what units and builds do, and most missions are a matter of figuring out what the level even wants from you before you can get working on it.

    Everything is slow and clunky and quite frankly it's absolutely baffling how this game has gotten such a good score to date.

    That being said, it's a little novel and for people who fans of building up big bases this game is appealing. However that's just about all this game has going for it.    … Expand
  2. TomekG.
    Aug 5, 2004
    4
    This game is odd... I thought it would be a materpiece but it is just boooring! Gameplay is the most annoying part: units are uninteligent (could drown in a lake or die trying to traverse enemys' perimeter shield!), AI of Scourge is less than zero - they will attack still and still from the same direction. The strong side of the game is the story and graphics, and that is all...
  3. Nick
    Jun 27, 2004
    4
    This "RTS" can't offer any task for a mind, map is visible, player shouldn't choose which units to produce, the hardest stratigic choice is "from which side I should attack". Boooooriiiiiiiiiing.

Awards & Rankings

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#59 Best PC Game of 2004
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#92 Most Discussed PC Game of 2004

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 39 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 39
  3. Negative: 0 out of 39
  1. GameSpot
    82
    Delivers a high-concept sci-fi setting, a load of innovative gameplay, and beautiful graphics. And though it falls short in a few areas, it's still a breath of fresh air in a genre in need of it.
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  2. Yahoo!
    80
    While Perimeter's gameplay doesn't always work perfectly, it's refreshing to play a strategy title that stands out from the crowd both in its concept and its graphics. If you're fed up with cookie-cutter RTS games, give it a try.
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  3. Game Chronicles
    84
    And even though you might have that sense of familiarity while playing the game, almost every aspect seems original, both in its presentation and its implementation.
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