Turn based strategy on the DS, say it isn't so
GAME PLAY
I have to say I love the game play. Its turn based strategy at its best for a hand held. Rome Total War this is not, but how the hell are you supposed to expect that out of a hand held. Anyway, you build up an army, and fight other armies. You capture buildings with foot soldiers to make money, airports to make air units, factories to make ground units. Missle Silos allow you to fire one missle that is devastating. I found the game difficult, and enjoyed the fact that it actually makes you think. What CO power is important, what beats what. Its all good.
GRAPHICS
Pretty good sharp 2D graphics. The graphics look like they could have been done on the GBA, but it is still good graphics. None of the effects will blow you away, none of the sprites are particularly superb. The game just looks sharp, from menu to game play.
SOUND
The music is catchy. Other than that, your treated to some generic fighting effects that would fit in any game. Though, it fits this game especially good for no real reason at all besides good design.
VALUE
The game has a lengthy campaign and a level editor. There is also multiplayer, with bots, a real time multiplayer that is worthless also. It will keep you busy for a long time with its difficulty and multitude of characters and scenarios.
TILT
The games grab is what I comprise tilt of. The games story, is bland. So without a story to grab you and make you keep playing, the game puts in addictive gameplay. The game would have been better with a good story, and the tilt would have been higher, but overall, the game has a decent grab to it.
OVERALL
If you have half a brain (or more in some cases) , and half a knack for turn based strategy games, you will love this game.