Universe at War: Earth Assault

 Xbox 360
  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Mar 25, 2008
  • Also On: PC
Metascore
66

Mixed or average reviews - based on 44 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 32 out of 44
  3. Negative: 4 out of 44
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  1. Cheat Code Central
    88
    The campaign mode is great, but it is the online modes that really make this a must-own title for RTS fans.
  2. Play Magazine
    85
    Earth Assault does a fairly good job of translating a PC real-time strategy's mouse-and-keyboard controls to the Xbox 360 controller, but players should be aware there's a lengthy tutorial required to get them up to speed. [Apr 2008, p.48]
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  3. 1UP
    83
    Universe at War does what they said couldn't be done, and it makes a large-scale real-time strategy game -- of the sort thought to be exclusively a PC domain -- fun to play from the couch.
  5. Totally360
    80
    Overall, Petroglyph have proved that console-based RTS games can work successfully. PC owners might not think that there's much to crow about but for 360 owners this is a genuine step forward.
  6. GamesRadar+
    80
    For hardcore fans, the deep options and completely unique factions will be a revelation. For newbies, it will be a graduation.
  7. Gameplanet
    80
    At its heart, this is a well-developed and in-depth RTS game. Highly recommended for hardcore RTS fans - but perhaps a little too complex for beginners to the franchise or genre.
  8. Official Xbox Magazine
    75
    If Petroglyph can fix the single-player AI, smooth out some of the game’s graphics slowdowns, and provide a camera that zooms back more than a few inches, chapter two of Universe at War could well challenge Battle for Middle-earth II for overall Xbox 360 RTS honors.
  9. GameTrailers
    75
    In spite of its technical flaws, Universe at War deserves merit twice over for not only presenting an RTS with a fresh spin on races, but also doing so with a neatly accessible control scheme.

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#84 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2008

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User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 58 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 47 out of 58
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 58
  3. Negative: 6 out of 58
  1. ChristopherS.
    Mar 27, 2008
    9
    Fun and creative. They changed some things up in this game and it's kind of refreshing for an RTS. The cross platform compatibility is Fun and creative. They changed some things up in this game and it's kind of refreshing for an RTS. The cross platform compatibility is cool too. They graphics are beautiful but some parts are a little glitchy.… Full Review »
  2. Kline
    Mar 26, 2008
    10
    Hands down the best RTS control scheme on the face of the planet. The factions in UAW are amazing and very diverse. It's very cool how Hands down the best RTS control scheme on the face of the planet. The factions in UAW are amazing and very diverse. It's very cool how you can take these giant walkers and walk all over the place. UAW just pwned C&C 3 as the must have RTS to play on the console.… Full Review »
  3. RugaQwarrcall
    Nov 11, 2013
    9
    This game is awesome. The three factions of the game are wonderful and entirely unique from one another, the quality is great, the campaignsThis game is awesome. The three factions of the game are wonderful and entirely unique from one another, the quality is great, the campaigns are amazing, the story is actually good for a RTS, and the voice acting is fantastic. The only problem I have with this game is the restriction the console put on the multiplayer, only allowing four players. Other than that, this is a great game and a must have for any RTS fan.… Full Review »
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