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Universe at War: Earth Assault is the sci-fi real-time strategy (RTS) game from Petroglyph, the award-winning studio comprised of team members who developed the original Command & Conquer and C&C: Red Alert!
This epic strategy game set on near-future Earth features unprecedented levels of customization, special hero and massive scale units, and unique multiplayer game modes.
Here is a video review of the game from GameTrailers. They gave it a 7.5 but it scored higher from some other publications, so use this simply to gauge your interest in the title.
Synopsis
Universe at War: Earth Assault is set in the near-future when multiple factions from across the galaxy have come to Earth to wage epic warfare. Deadly sci-fi weapons and alien powers allow players to destroy cities and other territory while fighting for Earth. The game also allows players to retrain and customize units in the midst of battle, modify their weapons and defenses in real-time, and even control the development of technology that will help them to victory.
Key Features of Universe At War include:
* “Tactical Dynamics” system allows players to retrain and customize units in the midst of battle to better cope with enemy forces and tactical situations
* Weaponry and defenses can be modified in real-time to take advantage of constantly shifting battlefield conditions
* Dual-layered gameplay featuring intense tactical battles and strategic global mode where you manage resources, consolidate territories, and maneuver armies.
* Massive-scale units that dwarf conventional RTS units.
* Fully customizable tech trees will allow players to control the development of technologies that they deem key to victory.
* Developed by Petroglyph, makers of Star Wars: Empire at War.