Eccentric but fun battle scenario in which the country is torn apart--and you're just the character to take it over.

User Rating: 8.5 | Shattered Union XBOX
I'll confess I haven't played many strategy games since Risk II, but this title piqued my interest with its unique plot: years in the future, a disastrously unpopular president loses control of the country, and America splits into many different territories. They all hate each other and they're all armed to the teeth.

You pick one of them.

It takes a while to get the hang of unit selection and movement. Once you do, you'll be flinging tanks and copters into battle with glee. Learn the ins and outs of each enemy and the various fighter groups. Be warned: you're not always as hard to beat as you think; a little guy may take down a big fella, and vice versa. Watch your territories expand and your flag fill up the map; cheer as you take down an opponent's squadron with one well-planned blast.

Nevertheless, this is a fun setup for history buffs and action game players alike. The graphics could have been less samey, but you can't have everything. Exciting and clever.