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| F I R S T |
| game type: | Real-Time Strategy |
| game of the year: | Age of Empires 2: Age of Kings |
| publisher: | Microsoft |
| vote rating: | 36% |
| further information: | "Ensemble has followed up an impressive original with a strong sequel. While Age of Kings is not an overwhelming improvement over its predecessor, it does live up to most of the expectations I had for it. The campaigns are much more fulfilling and there?s a greater sense of accomplishment upon completion of missions in AOE2. I?m sure we?ll see some quality addons put out for AOE2 down the road to even more so enhance the game." - Rebellion |
| SECOND |
| game type: | Real-Time Strategy |
| game of the year: | Homeworld |
| publisher: | Sierra Studios |
| vote rating: | 27% |
| further information: | "Homeworld, like a cheese or wine, has been years in the making. And like a fine hunk of cheese or choice bottle of red bordeaux, is worth the wait. In an industry of rush jobs and last minute updates it is refreshing to see a game that was obviously developed with quality (and not a release date) in mind. Unlike another long awaited RTS game recently released, Homeworld proves that it was worth the long wait. Where C&C2 failed, Homeworld stuns. Where other games relied on contrived formula, Homeworld manages to shine above the crowd. Elements of strategy, space combat, and economics are combined perfectly in a fully 3D environment. A careful balance of fleet tactics, specific ship abilities and resource gathering make every game challenging and unique." - jube |
| THIRD |
| game type: | Real-Time Strategy |
| game of the year: | Command & Conquer 2: Tiberian Sun |
| publisher: | Electronic Arts |
| vote rating: | 10% |
| further information: | "Its quite hard to sum up Command and Conquer: Tiberian Sun in just a few sentences. I took a good look at all aspects of the game and I made sure that everything was of a high standard. When it comes to a game which has been so highly anticipated by all, it must be almost perfect to satisfy the wait. For Tiberian Sun, the wait was long and the patience grew thin. I think , for some people, that no game could satisfy so much anticipation which had built up over many years. In this respect, I tried to turn my head away from that aspect and look upon the game with fresh eyes. What I saw was a very well sculpted game. There were no flaws or problems which I found turned me off. The game is exciting and enjoyable. I found myself permanantly addicted to it in the first couple of days. It is such a pleasure to play that old real-time strategy game, but with today's graphics and new features. I think some people will disagree with me (for the simple ?over-hype? factor) that Tiberian Sun is an excellent game. Westwood and Electronic Arts deserve all the credit for years of hard labor. All in all, I think Command and Conquer: Tiberian Sun is well worth buying. For me, it stands out along-side the years ?greats?. I would certainly recommend this game to any person." - Lobo |
