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Act of War: Direct Action

First seen: 16 march 2005

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  • User Score (62)
    8.2 8.2 from 62 reviewers
  • Expert Score (57)
    8.4 8.4 from 57 reviewers
  • Gameplay (24)
    7.0 7.0 from 24 reviewers
  • Graphics (29)
    7.5 7.5 from 29 reviewers
  • Sound (28)
    7.1 7.1 from 28 reviewers
  • Multiplayer (6)
    6.2 6.2 from 6 reviewers
  • Control (3)
    7.9 7.9 from 3 reviewers
  • Lifespan (5)
    7.0 7.0 from 5 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • good story, large variety of units, some nice innovations, enjoyable single player mode, huge maps
  • tactically simple, in many ways, especially at the beginning, a few dull levels, low polygon models

Ripped from today’s headlines, Act of War: Direct Action™ is a frightening tale of suspense, international intrigue and geopolitical military conflict. This real-time strategy experience puts you squarely in control of counterterrorist forces and delivers a first look at tomorrow’s war. The Situation - A crippling energy crisis. Terrorist attacks. Massive strikes. Global instability. The Enemy - A shadowy Consortium of back-room conspirators determined to throw the wo…

Specifications

Minimum System Requirements

  • OS:
    Windows® 2000/XP
  • CPU:
    Intel Pentium® 4 1.5 GHz
  • RAM:
    256 MB
  • Video:
    T&L compatible
  • VideoRAM:
    64 MB
  • Sound:
    DirectX® Windows® 98/Me/2000/XP compatible
  • Hard Drive:
    3 GB
  • Disk Drive:
    4X DVD-ROM
  • DirectX:
    DirectX® 9.0b (included)
  • Other:
    Broadband Internet connection for multiplayer online play

Release Date

  • First seen
    16 March 2005

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  1. Act of War: Direct Action

    Reviewer: Gameworld Network
    5 May 2005
    Overall 9
    8.6
     

    A good, fast-paced strategy game that should appeal to traditional RTS lovers and more impatient gamers alike. Read more

  2. Act Of War: Direct Action

    Reviewer: Softpedia
    21 February 2006
    Overall 9
    9.0
    Gameplay 9
    9.0
    Graphics 9
    9.0
    Sound 8
    8.0
    Multiplayer 8
    8.0
     

    In my opinion, Act of War was one of the best strategy games of the year 2005. I have opted to review this game because Eugen Systems are working on an expansion pack, called High Treason, from which I expect to further improve the core of Direct Action. Until Act of War, Eugen Systems were an unknown French game studio that after its founding in 2000 that produced two even greater strangers, Times of Conflict and The Gladiators: Galactic Circus Games. There was nothing... Read more

  3. Act of War: Direct Action

    Reviewer: Gamepyre.com
    25 April 2009
    Overall 9
    9.4
    Graphics 8
    8.0
    Sound 10
    10
     

    When the last shell fell, the last missile launched, I was left impressed, and driven to continue playing – it’s rare for a title to grip me to the end anymore, yet I felt myself drawn back to Act of War time and time again by the strong storyline, and incredible gameplay. Even after the nine hours of the campaign, I found myself loading up the multiplayer modes and slugging it out with AI opponents, often turning them into rough renditions of goo with the Falling... Read more

  4. Act of War: Direct Action

    Reviewer: Gameguru Mania
    21 August 2009
    Overall 8
    8.3
    Gameplay 8
    8.0
     

    Act of War: Direct Action is a real-time strategy game that takes as its premise the notion that a shadowy Consortium, a secret group of petroleum company owners, is manipulating the price of oil (Americans pay $7 for a gallon of gas!) through terrorist attacks and military actions. As commander of the elite Task Force Talon, you must put a stop to the Consortium's sinister plans. If you fail in your mission the world will be a different and horrific place to live.... Read more

  5. Act of War: Direct Action

    Reviewer: The Gamers Temple
    5 September 2009
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    Act of War’s campaign definitely provides a change of pace from your typical RTS game. While the multiplayer mode is more standard fare, it is still executed well enough to make the game enjoyable. Overall it’s not the deepest or most engaging RTS you’ll ever play, but it is worth a good look from strategy fans. Read more

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    12 February 2006
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

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  2. Won't work on computers that play most games just fine.

    Reviewer: Steve R. Winter "CEO sellcom.com", Amazon
    24 September 2009 See Product at Amazon ($6.80)
    Overall 2
    2.0
     

    Pretty shabby! It would install but it would not play because it needed some obscure video card feature. Most EA games and a lot of others work fine on our machines, but not this one. Beware! Act of War: Direct Action (DVD) Read more or see product

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