Extremely innovative game and the graphics are INSANE.
The gameplay and features are innovative and fun. Mechanical units, which make up every unit but infantry, can all be customized with certain weapons, armor, engines, etc. Building bases are different for every faction. For example, the ED build large, connected bases while the LC builds structures on top of each other to form tall, towering bases. The UCS builds individual structures with upgrades attached and the Aliens do not even build bases; rather, they clone their flying behemoths and ground units. Effectiveness in combat is mainly determined by the technologies you research rather than the number of units you make. You cannot win by making many units without getting upgrades. Which leads me to my next point: the game is complicated and quite hard for newcomers. This isn’t a game you’re naturally good at; it will take several hours to fully be able to become used to the game.
There is ONE bad thing about this game; the single-player campaign. Although a lot of the missions are fun and increase your skill in multiplayer, the story is somewhat cliché and the voice acting isn’t the greatest. However, Earth 2160’s pros totally outweigh these cons.
This is a great game for any RTS fan; its graphics are certainly a step up from most RTS games. Think Starcraft combined with Command and Conquer: Generals (both great games!).