Universe at War: Earth Assault

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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 149 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 24 out of 149
  3. Negative: 11 out of 149
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  1. Detraxxx
    Mar 27, 2016
    8
    RTS game set in future. There are 3 factions available and each of them has its own unique play style. The design of factions is on a really high level and can be compared to Starcraft. Multiplayer and graphics could have been done a lot better, though.
  2. FurryEskimo
    Jul 26, 2013
    8
    Aliens invade Earth, only seen that one done two or three times before... Saddly, I really do enjoy this game but find it hard to do it justice on paper, some units have trouble path finding, unit cloaking can be unreliable, and the air units are over powered as hell! But, I still love this game somehow.. The plot battles are generally fun with special missions more difficult andAliens invade Earth, only seen that one done two or three times before... Saddly, I really do enjoy this game but find it hard to do it justice on paper, some units have trouble path finding, unit cloaking can be unreliable, and the air units are over powered as hell! But, I still love this game somehow.. The plot battles are generally fun with special missions more difficult and challenging then the skirmishes, but I really only ever do play this game for the skirmishes. This game's strength is in it's ability to allow the player to pick a map, team, enemy, and allies at will, and just, press, go. Never experienced any bugs that couldn't be fixed by just recommanding a unit to do an action it got caught up on.… Expand
  3. Themosd1
    Aug 15, 2011
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I like playing supreme commander 2 , dawn of war 2,supreme commander forged alliance and about all rts games. Universe at war earth assault is one of my favorite and if you like games that have good graphics ,very different factions and many-scale units ,like supreme commander (2 and the older one), universe at war is the game you will love… Expand
  4. AaronK
    Dec 27, 2009
    10
    Addictive sci-fi RTS rocks my socks with its epic feel and cool sci-fi styles and archetypes. Dig it.
  5. FrederikM
    May 11, 2009
    9
    I play lots of strategy games, And I give this one a 9. And I was surprised that this one was better than RA 3 I played RA 2 for 4 years, and it´s still one of the best. So I give this a thumb up.
  6. apop
    Aug 31, 2008
    10
    Best game I've played in a VERY long time, The soundtrack effects and voices are great. The storyline oozes with personality and I'm loving every minute of the campaign. Don't let the poor reviews fool you, The current game has been patched 3 times and although the initial release may have been buggy, the same could be said of many things. If you've been playing every Best game I've played in a VERY long time, The soundtrack effects and voices are great. The storyline oozes with personality and I'm loving every minute of the campaign. Don't let the poor reviews fool you, The current game has been patched 3 times and although the initial release may have been buggy, the same could be said of many things. If you've been playing every RTS since Dune II like I have you're in for a treat. It really is a fantastic game.… Expand
  7. AlexM
    Jul 13, 2008
    10
    it's a long time since I played such a great RTS. UaW is like a breath of fresh air after the dull and disappointing CNC3 (and I am a big fan of C&C series).
  8. KyleS.
    Feb 16, 2008
    10
    What can I say, UAW is great fun. It has some of the most balanced RTS multiplayer for a game with only 1 patch. Each side in UAW is very unique and plays so differently. This is so unlike other games in the genre that mask bad faction design with pretty graphics or increased zoom features. My friends and I can't stop playing this game, it has now taking the place of Dawn of War in our dorm.
  9. Rogue9
    Feb 11, 2008
    10
    The balance in UAW is some of the best i've seen in an RTS that has three different sides. The gameplay is very fun and UAW is a hit for LAN games with friends.
  10. Gzod
    Jan 24, 2008
    10
    Pure RTS fun! The faction design in UAW is some of the best since Starcraft.
  11. Jake
    Jan 21, 2008
    10
    Uber scifi goodness. By far some of the best unit and faction design since Starcraft.
  12. MarkoP.
    Jan 20, 2008
    10
    The game is a standard RTS set in the very near future with different gameplay for each of the 3 assymetric factions. what takes this game apart is the ability to change your tactics on the fly through the use of tactical dynamics, adapting to each of the battlefield conditions. a win for all looking for something new to the genre. :)
  13. AlexP.
    Jan 19, 2008
    10
    Game has good graphics and is fun it runs a little slow on my old machine but i enjoy playing it with my friend microsoft live is not very good, but you can get around that pretty easy.
  14. OsakaH.
    Jan 18, 2008
    10
    Brilliant multiplayer and factions. By far one of the better balanced and more unique RTS games I've played as of late.
  15. KellerW.
    Jan 15, 2008
    10
    Universe at war shines, proving that old school RTS still rocks a genre filled with gimicky and generic RTS games like World in Conflict.
  16. SteveB.
    Jan 13, 2008
    9
    The game is great, you can tell that it indeed has quality. The feel is almost as if I was playing the first command and conquer for the first time.
  17. RolandG.
    Jan 12, 2008
    10
    No problems here. On a pretty powerful laptop, no crashes bugs or lag. Graphics are great and gamreplay is silky smooth. Perfect game to hold you over till SC2.
  18. JohnC.
    Jan 12, 2008
    9
    For once an RTS that doesn't have mirrored factions with new skins. Game-play is solid and graphics are well done. It is also cool to see the giant walkers stomp over all types of terrain. In most RTS games the terrain is flat with impassable areas. The terrain in UAW has many different levels that allows the walkers unique opportunities for attacking fortified bases. Also, the game For once an RTS that doesn't have mirrored factions with new skins. Game-play is solid and graphics are well done. It is also cool to see the giant walkers stomp over all types of terrain. In most RTS games the terrain is flat with impassable areas. The terrain in UAW has many different levels that allows the walkers unique opportunities for attacking fortified bases. Also, the game runs fast on an windows XP system, so I'm happy. BTW, I love the achievement system, I can't stop playing, must have them all. My only gripe with UAW would be some minor unit pathing issues. Compared to games like C&C 3, these issues are hardly noticeable.… Expand
  19. Mcneal
    Jan 10, 2008
    10
    Finally an RTS game where all three factions have different play styles, functionality, and personality. Who would have thought this possible after generic games like C&C 3 and SupCom. UAW is a fine fine game worth checking, simply for the fact that all three factions are truly unique and a blast to play online.
  20. Fahim
    Jan 8, 2008
    10
    Sci-fi RTS never looked better (Starcraft excluded...obviously). Petroglyph has pulled out some serious stuff this time. As said earlier all three factions are nothing alike. Even the resourse gathering technology is different. (Target the masari resource gathering structure and watch a big boom!!!) Heroes really make a difference. Choosing right ability at right time can smoothen up a Sci-fi RTS never looked better (Starcraft excluded...obviously). Petroglyph has pulled out some serious stuff this time. As said earlier all three factions are nothing alike. Even the resourse gathering technology is different. (Target the masari resource gathering structure and watch a big boom!!!) Heroes really make a difference. Choosing right ability at right time can smoothen up a lot of things (Use Mirabels sniper shot at the core of a walker and enjoy an early christmas!!!) The tech tree really gives a different type of gameplay as you can only research up to 6 options out of 12. this gives a different tactics each time you play and choosing different options gives you different bonuses. All around a great RTS.… Expand
  21. Sephl
    Jan 7, 2008
    10
    Because I generally dislike RTS games, I was surprised that I really liked this one. The bottom line: if you like RTS, you will like this game. If you like Starcraft, you will like this game. Even if you don't like RTS, at least give this one a try (as long as you enjoy aliens blowing up everything mankind has worked thousands of years to create).
  22. ArcLadthe
    Jan 5, 2008
    10
    UAW is a shining example of flare and balance. I have not played an RTS in years that has factions as diverse and unique as this game. The balance in multiplayer is amazing and hard to believe they nailed it. I'm used to games like C&C 3 where it has 9 patches and the EA team still can't balance the game. Universe at war is a must buy for any RTS fan.
  23. Gonlo
    Jan 5, 2008
    10
    Fun game to the end. the races are really awesome and fun. multiplayer and skirmish are great to play after you've beaten the campaign.
  24. BobN.
    Jan 3, 2008
    10
    Ignore the reviews on this one... You have to be pretty jaded not to enjoy this game. It's been a long times since anything new was introduced to RTS, and UaW is the only one in a long time to actually do something different. The factions are all cool, and completely different.
  25. NathanS.
    Dec 31, 2007
    9
    UAW is indeed a very fun RTS both online and offline. I felt the campaign was very solid and engaging. I also found the hot key system and keyboard remapping to be very intuitive and easy to use. I'm surprised reviewers missed the fact the game has a majority of the basic features (waypoints, patrol, guard) other RTS games do, but instead of being on the UI, the went ahead and made UAW is indeed a very fun RTS both online and offline. I felt the campaign was very solid and engaging. I also found the hot key system and keyboard remapping to be very intuitive and easy to use. I'm surprised reviewers missed the fact the game has a majority of the basic features (waypoints, patrol, guard) other RTS games do, but instead of being on the UI, the went ahead and made them hot keys. This was nice as it streamlined the interface and gave the player more visible area on the battlefield. My top complaints would be walker responsivness could be better, the game could benefit from a structure queue system, and the replay viewer needs a GUI interface. Features that are easily addressed in a patch or two. UAW is a great game and buy for anyone who likes RTS games. Also, for a game that has three unique factions, the balance is the best I've seen an a RTS of this magnitude.… Expand
  26. Wardealer
    Dec 28, 2007
    9
    Having only played the Age series of RTS games I didn't think I would enjoy UAW, but I was open to trying something new. I must say crushing cities with the huge walkers is a blast, being able to easily add new weapons, armor or build units out of them is such a different way to play. Let's just say after a few skirmish games I went out and bought another copy for my son so that Having only played the Age series of RTS games I didn't think I would enjoy UAW, but I was open to trying something new. I must say crushing cities with the huge walkers is a blast, being able to easily add new weapons, armor or build units out of them is such a different way to play. Let's just say after a few skirmish games I went out and bought another copy for my son so that we can play over a LAN against the AI. Our only complaint is that we would love to have more cities to crush with our giant walkers. Also, those Achievements are so darn addicting to get, now I know why my son is always trying to get more. I highly recommend UAW.… Expand
  27. IvanP.
    Dec 28, 2007
    10
    UAW is a solid RTS with tons of game-play. My 10 rating comes from the fact that they manage to create 3 totally distinct factions and still have a balanced and fun multiplayer game. I look forward to crushing those XBOX 360 players in the near future.
  28. DK
    Dec 26, 2007
    9
    Very Good RTS, good single player, great multiplayer, good story, better than I hoped.
  29. ErraticCommunist
    Dec 25, 2007
    9
    A good, solid RTS, like everyone expected. Not exactly a revolution in the genre, but compared to Empire at War, Petroglyph has outdone themselves. There are three truly unique and different factions, each with innovative elements that have never been seen before. Shiny graphics that don't torture my outdated PC too much. Absolutely fantastic soundtrack (Frank Klepacki is god). And I A good, solid RTS, like everyone expected. Not exactly a revolution in the genre, but compared to Empire at War, Petroglyph has outdone themselves. There are three truly unique and different factions, each with innovative elements that have never been seen before. Shiny graphics that don't torture my outdated PC too much. Absolutely fantastic soundtrack (Frank Klepacki is god). And I think I'm one of the few that actually enjoyed the singleplayer, too. In my opinion, it was much more interesting than those of any comparable RTS and kept me playing till 4 AM, something that rarely happens with me. So even without multiplayer, which I sadly cannot enjoy for now, UaW was a sure cure for my boredom. Though there are some annoying moments in the game, to this moment I enjoy UaW as much, if not more than C&C3 and Supreme Commander. Bravo. Westwood lives in death!… Expand
  30. MarcoP.
    Dec 19, 2007
    10
    UAW is one of the best, if not best RTS out there! 3 different und 100% unique sides. play either as the mighty hierachy, using gigantic walkers of doom. The ai faction called novus, which are able to use flowlines to travel fast across the wohle map, kinda like using the Internet! and than you have the massari a ancient faction, 3 times older than the hierachy, thats also the reason why UAW is one of the best, if not best RTS out there! 3 different und 100% unique sides. play either as the mighty hierachy, using gigantic walkers of doom. The ai faction called novus, which are able to use flowlines to travel fast across the wohle map, kinda like using the Internet! and than you have the massari a ancient faction, 3 times older than the hierachy, thats also the reason why they have alot of 1337 units and the best defense! And now...BUY IT!… Expand
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#55 Best PC Game of 2007
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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 48 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 48
  3. Negative: 0 out of 48
  1. Hardcore Gamer
    80
    Universe at War is a good title, but it isn't without it's flaws. As-is, though, Universe at War is a comfortable ride. [Dec 2007, p.64]
  2. 1UP
    70
    Sophistication's not UAW's strong suit: It flaunts its influences on its sleeve and thrives on its absurd outlandishness -- an exploitation RTS, suitable for midnight screenings.
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  3. Play Magazine
    75
    RTS fans would do well to investigate Universe at War. [Dec 2007, p.96]
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