Universal Combat

 PC
Metascore
54

Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 16
  3. Negative: 5 out of 16
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  1. ActionTrip
    48
    A dreary atmosphere, blatantly outdated visuals, AI bugs, and many other issues inherited from the game's predecessor, all contribute to an overall disappointing experience. Also, if you happen to be a fan of Battlecruiser Millennium, chances are you'll be bored with facing similar gameplay and practically the same content (same universe map, same ships, etc.).
  2. PC Gameworld
    45
    To enjoy the game requires hours of exhaustive research and patience that most gamers don’t have.
  3. Worth Playing
    30
    The box may say this is "the biggest combat simulator of all time," but for me it was the biggest frustration simulator of all time.
  5. Computer and Video Games
    22
    There's no aspect of the game that isn't abysmally implemented. I would dearly, dearly love to sit here and go on for five or six pages listing the faults, but it really isn't worth the effort. Just avoid UC like you would a diseased badger or rancid tramp. [PC Zone]
  6. eToychest
    20
    I hate this game. It’s the worst PC game I’ve played in months, which, I can assure you, is saying something. I hate it even more because of how much unrealized potential this series has.

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#66 Most Discussed PC Game of 2004

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User Score
2.6

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 34 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 34
  3. Negative: 27 out of 34
  1. ugura
    Apr 8, 2016
    0
    Universal Catastrophe 2.0

    I don't wanna be yet another Derek Smart basher, but sometimes you do well to listen to (what could otherwise be)    Universal Catastrophe 2.0

    I don't wanna be yet another Derek Smart basher, but sometimes you do well to listen to (what could otherwise be) your community of dedicated players and fix dat stuff before boldly making mess where no one has messed before.    … Full Review »
  2. Mordeth131
    Oct 29, 2017
    1
    Very poorly done game, you’d be very lucky to even get it to work! When it does work the gameplay is tedious and frustrating. I first boughtVery poorly done game, you’d be very lucky to even get it to work! When it does work the gameplay is tedious and frustrating. I first bought many years ago in a bargain bin at radioshack and thought it sounded good, big mistake. More recently tried it again and it really has not held up well over the years. The dev could likely use more experience and should try more modern games like Eve or Elite. Each are not for everyone but provide a much better experience.… Full Review »
  3. HetNet
    Apr 19, 2009
    2
    Same great concept as the original BC2K, but just as unfinished after 20 years, and as unplayable, as that was...Every aspect of the game isSame great concept as the original BC2K, but just as unfinished after 20 years, and as unplayable, as that was...Every aspect of the game is unfinished and unrealized..It just feels like they got bored halfway through each aspect and moved to another one..The spaceflight, atmosphric flight, FPS, space marine combat....ALL of it is just substandard and incomplete...Could have been such an world-changing series....if someone else had done it...But DS just doesn't seem capable of turning out even average quality gameplay or programming.… Full Review »
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