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AN OUTSTANDING GAME!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 50 / 53
Date: October 09, 2001
Author: Amazon User

PROS: 1-The game has excellent movies before the game and before the missions. They are a real plus for those who care about that kind of thing.

2- The way you earn money is MUCH better than that in the Command and Conquer series. You don not have to waste time harvesting stupid minerals. Helicopters fly in and bring supplies which you use to build buildings and units.

3-The buildings look very realistic and have excellent details. they are placed on the map much easier than on C&C. There are no little boxes telling you where to put it.

4-The units are very cool and have excellent details as well. Every unit has an opposing unit specificly designed to combat that unit which makes for a unique balance in the game(unlike in other RTS games I have).

5-The graphics on the map are simply AMAZING. The details, quality, realism of the map just blows Red Alert 2 out of the water. You have to see the graphics to believe them.

6-The gameplay interface is well-designed and extremely easy to use. You can fight a battle without scrolling at all, literally. The only time I ever scroll around is to admire the map.

7-The variety of units and buildings you have access to is awesome. There are so many more great things I could mention about this game but I'd go on forever.

CONS: 1-When you move units through your base, they sometimes tend to get stuck and you need to carefully manuveur them out, but no biggie(to me anyway).

2-The game can sometimes last for a long time which can get on your nerves, but again, nothing huge.

3-You can't create your own maps directly on the game for skirmish purposes. But I'm sure that some program will be availible for download that allows you to do that.

CONCLUSION: This game is a solid game that will have you glued to the screen for a great amount of time. The fun level is very high especially with all the special unit characteristics, such as guerrilla warfare with US Army Rangers(my favorite). If you like RTS games, or all military games for that matter, get this game it is well worth the money.

Finally, something different from sci fi or futuristic war

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: October 04, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This is a RTS I have been waiting for for a long time now. Real units and base types, scenarios, maps, logistics, etc. I cant tell you how boring sci-fi or futuristic RTS titles get after awhile.

I enjoy how the game played as well as enemy AI. It gets 5 stars for being what I wanted, REAL, and ultra cool. The only flaw in this game is the pathfinding, which can be a little wirey if your buildings are close together. Just build your vehicle yards away from confined areas. However this is something that will be adressed in a patch no doubt, so dont fret.

Overall, the game is very cool, but if you think the game tends to drag out over one map, just remember it is a military simulation and not fast paced like Command and Conquer too. Because this is real.

it rocks

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 12 / 17
Date: September 10, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I got the demo, and its cool. Its the best game I've ever played.
Its similar to red alert but the interface kicks, and you can do air to air combat and theres no stupid minerals to dig up. It has real looking tanks (M1A1 and T-80U MBTs) and lots of cool planes.
All of the units on both sides are in existance ( many are U.S. and former soviet Union ). The nukes are an especially nice touch. BOOM. Get it. I went to this web site for the U.S. military game thet its based on , and there are a lot of similarities especially in the interface. Buy it.

for anyone interested in tom clancy books

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: March 29, 2002
Author: Amazon User

If you have ever played a game like command and conquer or starcraft and then dreamed of a strategy game based on modern technology, then this is the game for you. Although it may appear to be only a command and conquer clone from the box, it is in fact incredibly realistic. It essentially matches 1980's U.S. technology against 1980's Soviet technology, and is incredibly accurate, down to the fuel drum found on the back of a Soviet t-72 tank. the IFV, M2 Bradley, M1A1, F16, 15, 14, 18, B - 1, Tu - 160, A - 6, Su -25, Mig - 23, Kuznetsov Class aircraft carrier, are among the dozens of actual historical military untis to appear in the game. Ticonderoga class cruisers launch towmahawk cruise missiles from miles out at sea, even accurately portraying the launch sequence. The game is also very simple to play and easy to learn, but that does not make it a simple game at all. For anyone who has any type of interest in books such as red storm rising by tom clancy, or arc light by eric l. harry, this is a game that you would thoroughly enjoy. the only problem is playing to much of it!

Demos=Sales

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: October 22, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I first found out about Real War on a demo I got. I really Thought it was A great game so I went to amazon and purchased it.
I like the realism characteristics of the units that arent only real and used in the US Military, But are so realistlicaly captured on this virtual battlefield.The game is really great and I hope it becomes a Bestseller!

The new standard in combat sims

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: February 10, 2002
Author: Amazon User

As a member of the Armed forces, this is the most realistic combat sim I have seen so far. It is even better than the Close Combat series.

GREAT Game!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: July 04, 2005
Author: Amazon User

This is one of the best military strategy games I've played. I rarely get out of first person shooters, but this is one that had me glued to it. While there are some elements that are not realistic (bridges re appearing, units getting stuck, etc.), the game itself makes up for that more than enough.

Being able to take modern military technologies and apply them to an advanced enemy is very entertaining, and leaves the player with an outstanding knowledge of the capabilities of the U.S. Military.

THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST RTS GAMES!!!!!!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: April 22, 2006
Author: Amazon User

This is one of the best games. It is difficult but very fun. You have a wide randge of wepons. I usally play only skirmishes, because I think they are the most fun. I have not been able to find it in other places. It has a good price, and good game play You should buy it if you want a real-time strategy game.

Excellent Strategy Game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: January 30, 2002
Author: Amazon User

If you are looking for an excellent strategy game, I would suggest this one. You can have access to cool weaponry and vehicles like: F-117 Stealth Fighters, Aircraft Carriers, Tactical Nukes, Navy Seals, etc. It is also a very challenging game, which I was glad not to find another pushover. You have to set up camp and build "supply depots" to get your resources, which regulates how fast you can build items. You get the different items by laying down certain camps (for example, you get the land strategy center by laying down a soldiers tent and vehicle yard). Long story short, it is a great game.

BEST GAME FOR PC

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: July 11, 2004
Author: Amazon User

This has got to be the best game for pc. It is extremely entertaining and has great graphics. There are so many different units and buildings you won't be able to remember them all. The only problem with the game is that it takes too long to load, but the loading is worth it. Best of all, you dont have to mine for resources or money, unlike on starcraft and other RTS games a helicopter flys in and brings you money to build units and buildings. This game will surely keep you entertained for...years! It is worth every penny and I highly reccomend this game and the sequel too.

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