Strategic Command: European Theater

 PC
Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. PC Gamer
    90
    It's the best "grand" strategy game since the 1993 classic "Clash of Steel." [Nov 2002, p.138]
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  2. GameSpy
    88
    A great game. The combination of turn-based tactics and limitless strategic operations places it as one of the finest strategic wargames of all time.
  3. GameSpot
    72
    For the most part, it's a satisfying re-creation of the struggle that defined the 20th century. But because it lacks a challenging AI, it eventually falls apart as anything other than a multiplayer game.
  5. Yahoo!
    70
    World War 2 flavor strategic decision-making is the order of the day, and despite all of Strategic Command's quirks and flaws, the stew as a whole is quite tasty.
  6. Gamers' Temple
    68
    If you're looking for some "war gaming lite" or are new to war games, Strategic Command's simple play mechanics and grand scale might make it an enjoyable diversion for you.
  7. GameZone
    60
    SC may lack the luster of today's games that require a GB of space and the highest of everything for the ultimate gaming experience, but for a game that only requires 30 MB of space, it can be truly addictive.
  8. Computer Gaming World
    50
    It's an addictive little game for a while, but after you've beaten it a few times, you won't go back. [Nov 2002, p.129]
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  9. Media and Games Online Network
    35
    For those who worship Hex Strategy games, this title may interest you in someway but again it must be enforced to say HEX-STRATERGY Gamers ONLY!

Awards & Rankings

100
#100 Best PC Game of 2002

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 2 out of 10
  1. Duller
    Oct 19, 2004
    10
    This is the best strategic game I have played about the WW2. This is very interesting but I wish I had the full game because I only have the This is the best strategic game I have played about the WW2. This is very interesting but I wish I had the full game because I only have the demo which stops at the end of 1941.… Full Review »
  2. TimK.
    Jun 1, 2003
    9
    I like the way this game looks and feels. The interface is logical and easy to use. It has a decent AI, but I have never ever ever seen a I like the way this game looks and feels. The interface is logical and easy to use. It has a decent AI, but I have never ever ever seen a really good AI (not including tic tac toe, checkers or chess). Write one yourself and you will see why. There are many nice features like leaders, unit experience, research, supply, fog of war, etc. This is a fun title that provides the right level of tension and satisfaction. There are many many workable strategies to victory. See why Russia wants Chechnya so badly. Needless to say, this title will remain on my harddrive for years to come.… Full Review »
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