RTS fans will love this game. These games aren't for everyone, if you haven't tried one before, recommend you start here

User Rating: 8.5 | 1701 A.D. PC
This game has all the elements RTS fans love about this genre. Unlike a FPS where you sorta run in a given direction and shoot at everything that moves, this type of game forces to apply tactical and strategic thinking to your moves. Though I must admit I love my Call of Duty and Halo series.

You will also learn to negotiate and make decisions that will impact the future of your colony. And if you screw up and your colony gets overrun, I guarantee you will be devastated. On the other hand, if you succeed and build a moneymaking operation that ensures a huge unstoppable armed force, the rewards are hard to describe.

I recommend not cheating on this game. You'll enjoy it more if you try to build your empire with no cheats.

For parents, this game could be appropriate for children and it is very stimulating to the old noggin area, it will be challenging no matter how old or smart you think you are.

The graphics are very good, though I recommend you play this one set to the highest graphics levels available.

You will greatly enjoy this one and these days it is quite a bargain provided the huge amount of entertainment the investment will return.