Real War

 PC
Metascore
48

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 13
  3. Negative: 8 out of 13
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  1. GameZone
    70
    AI is absolutely down right dumber than a puppy chew toy.
  2. PC Gameworld
    69
    A great concept filled with potential butchered by its numerous problems.
  3. Game Revolution
    58
    But most of all, when you NEED TO KNOW precisely which friendly land or air unit you're using that handy menu to send off, you're often completely at a loss.
  5. GameSpy
    54
    You'll likely spend more time laboriously and tediously pumping out units and then frantically chasing after them than doing anything rewarding or intelligent...Real War plays like a tired, third-rate RTS copycat.

Awards & Rankings

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

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User Score
6.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 4 out of 11
  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.… Full Review »
  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.… Full Review »
  3. 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.… Full Review »
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