Sci-fi RTS never looked better (Starcraft excluded...obviously). Petroglyph has pulled out some serious stuff this time. As said earlier all three factions are nothing alike. Even the resourse gathering technology is different. (Target the masari resource gathering structure and watch a big boom!!!) Heroes really make a difference. Choosing right ability at right time can smoothen up a lot of things (Use Mirabels sniper shot at the core of a walker and enjoy an early christmas!!!) The tech tree really gives a different type of gameplay as you can only research upto 8 options out of 15. this gives a different tactics each time you play and choosing different options gives you different bonuses. Graphics is really good. But for some reason I think the audio is mediocre. the badge/medal system is really good. Too bad I can't earn them in single player or skirmishes. The game crashes. After being in the game for about 2 minutes the game minimises and there is an error report. If you just ignore it and maximise the game, it works fine for the rest of the time. But if you "send" the error report or "close" it then the game stops completely. In terms of gameplay so far I have not found out any bugs yet. I agree with some other reviewers and think that attack/defend option should also be included and options like queing up or rallying or patroling (ex- C&C3, Supreme Commender) should have also been included. You should also be allowed to zoom out a bit more.
UAW has its flaws but the major fun comes from gameplay and I think Petroglyph has pulled out another great game. I just hope they include some features i described cause it will really help alot. A great RTS after a long time and looking forward for an expansion.
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