Military Madness: Nectaris

 Xbox 360
Metascore
65

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
  1. Gamers' Temple
    38
    There isn't a whole lot else to say about Nectaris. It's an old school strategy title that I'm sure someone will enjoy based on either nostalgia or just a lack of anything else to play.

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#73 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2009

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User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. AnonymousMC
    Oct 11, 2009
    9
    What the reviewers don't get is that this game has excellent level design, which is the reason that it is getting remade for every newWhat the reviewers don't get is that this game has excellent level design, which is the reason that it is getting remade for every new console generation.
    After the first few battles, which serve as a tutorial, every new battle has its own unique approach that has to be discovered to win it.
    Keep up this kind of brilliance for 100 levels (in the original game), and you'll get a genre classic.

    Because you have to like the genre, I'm awarding only 9 points, However, this is one of the very few games that has NEVER been missing from my hard disk.    … Full Review »
  2. MaceMoreland
    Oct 3, 2009
    9
    Original was in the top 5 of my favorite games of all time. I almost prefer the old 2D look at times because it's a little hard to followOriginal was in the top 5 of my favorite games of all time. I almost prefer the old 2D look at times because it's a little hard to follow the perspective. I miss the total # of units display. Multiplayer is well done. Surround and support are very important components of this game and remain.… Full Review »
  3. CharlieMonokeros
    Oct 1, 2009
    10
    Easily the best turn based strategy that I have played, the deceptively simple game-play has a level of depth that is hard to find even in theEasily the best turn based strategy that I have played, the deceptively simple game-play has a level of depth that is hard to find even in the strategy genre. The normal campaign is a fun way to learn the ropes, but the multi-player is where the game really shines. 2v2 can be a lot of fun, especially when you partner with a friend, but 1v1 is the best. The advanced campaign is quite challenging, to the point where the levels start feeling like puzzles that you must solve before you even start playing.… Full Review »
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