Real War

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6.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 11 Ratings

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  • Summary: Engage in 24 RTS missions, 12 as the U.S. Military and 12 as the terrorist Independent Liberation Army; control over 60 military units, all of which become tougher and faster with experience; and fight against up to 3 other commanders online.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 13
  3. Negative: 8 out of 13
  1. Electric Playground
    77
    If you think you'd like a little more realism in your RTS games but shudder when somebody says the name "Jane's," Real War is definitely something you should check out, despite its polish flaws.
  2. GameZone
    70
    AI is absolutely down right dumber than a puppy chew toy.
  3. PC Gameworld
    69
    A great concept filled with potential butchered by its numerous problems.
  4. TotalGames.net
    47
    A mediocre and rather flaccid RTS in the mould of "Command & Conquer"...an unoriginal and ultimately dull game.
  5. PC Gamer
    41
    Just another tiresome and unimaginative RTS. It’s a real shame. [Holiday 2001, p.72]
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  6. Adrenaline Vault
    40
    Problems such as an awkward control interface, overbalanced gameplay, and easily confounded AI sadly undermine the innovations.
  7. Yahoo!
    20
    It's an ugly, boring and vastly unoriginal RTS.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 2 out of 5
  1. Mufasa1
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    The official grand-daddy of sim/management games, Real War is finally coming to review bespoke, premium version aimed at offering a moreThe official grand-daddy of sim/management games, Real War is finally coming to review bespoke, premium version aimed at offering a more accessible version for new audiences. It's a bit of a bitter-sweet event - the joy of many being able to dabble in a legend in way that doesn't involve looking at code is mitigated somewhat due to the fact that the only reason we're getting this is because the developers are being let down by the US system.… Expand
  2. super-mpm
    Dec 17, 2013
    9
    Really funny game. Good graphics for 2001, easy to play and good effects. A lot of units for use and cool things like long range rockets,Really funny game. Good graphics for 2001, easy to play and good effects. A lot of units for use and cool things like long range rockets, atomic bombs or rocket launchers.… Expand
  4. ScottH.
    Oct 23, 2001
    7
    Intermediate, the AI is dumb, but I think that it is kind of fun.
  5. RobertBamford
    Oct 31, 2006
    3
    Have played numerous RTS games and have to say that the original C&C from 1995 was far more appealing than this disfunctional and ugly bastardHave played numerous RTS games and have to say that the original C&C from 1995 was far more appealing than this disfunctional and ugly bastard child. I find it hard to believe that such a poor game could come out in 2001. Some say there are some good points to the game, but the only one I could find was the button the exited back to my desktop. Not the worst game I've ever seen, but pretty close.… Expand
  6. Trekkie
    Feb 24, 2003
    1
    A Bug made all of my vehicles invisible.

Awards & Rankings

85
#85 Most Discussed PC Game of 2001
61
#61 Most Shared PC Game of 2001

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