Machines At War 3
- July 23, 2014
- Isotope 244 LLC
Get on SteamMachines at War 3 is a real-time strategy game that features 130 types of units, including land, air, and sea forces. Players must build and manage their base, gather resources, and battle against AI or human opponents in skirmish or multiplayer modes. The game includes a campaign mode with 21 missions, offering a mix of strategic and tactical challenges.
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Reviews
- The game offers a straightforward RTS experience without the need for resource gathering, allowing players to focus on building units and defenses quickly.
- It features a retro art style reminiscent of classic RTS games like Command & Conquer, and runs smoothly even with many units on screen.
- The game has a good selection of units and strategies, providing depth and enjoyment for players who appreciate tactical gameplay.
- Level 7 presents a significant difficulty spike, making it nearly impossible to progress due to overwhelming enemy attacks and lack of resources.
- The AI can be frustrating, often spawning units in unexpected locations and lacking strategic depth in its attacks.
- Multiplayer options are limited due to a small player base, making it feel more like a single-player experience despite its potential for competitive play.
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as having an old-school 2D icon style with some appealing particle effects and decent physics, which suit the RTS genre. While there are minor graphical bugs and the overall quality may not be cutting-edge, many players feel that the visuals do not detract from the gameplay experience, especially given the game's content.
“I found this title from watching videos of other similar base building games and decided to buy it because of the in-game art style.”
“Graphics and gameplay feature 2D icon-type graphics with some cool particle effects and decent physics.”
“The graphics work well for the RTS genre, but the grid system is where the game really shines.”
“The turbines on the 7500 power plant spin clockwise instead of counterclockwise while building, which is just a weird graphical bug.”
“The graphics and animations aren't great, but I don't care about that; considering the large amount of content, having low graphics barely makes a difference.”
“It may have a few flaws, and the graphics are pretty old school, but if you're into this sort of game, give it a shot.”
- story6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game features a series of missions that are interconnected through engaging dialogue, although players may find themselves blocked from progressing due to difficulty spikes in early missions. While the skirmish alternatives provide a way to continue playing, the AI's limited capabilities in the initial missions can lead to a sense of imbalance, with players often taking on the bulk of the action.
“The missions have good dialogue, with each mission following on from the last.”
“The easy setting is crazy easy, with the exception of one or two missions.”
“The missions were blocked because you can't accomplish that first mission from level 7, so only this alternative saves you from completely abandoning the game!”
“So it conducts search and destroy missions for the special resources from the start of the game.”
“Alongside this, the AI tends to be fairly restricted at least in the first 6-7 missions, leaving you to do most of the attacking and stomping them.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally considered mediocre, with some players finding it a mix of heroic and inspiring themes. However, many users prefer to mute the game's soundtrack in favor of their own music or TV, indicating that the soundtrack may not hold up for extended play.
“The music is a nice mix of heroic and inspiring themes, creating an engaging atmosphere for gameplay.”
“The soundtrack offers a great blend of different styles, enhancing the overall experience.”
“While the music is enjoyable, players may prefer to switch to their own playlists for extended sessions.”
“The soundtrack is just okay, but it could be much better.”
“The real problem is that I find myself wanting to play my own music instead.”
“I wish I could play music through iTunes.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is reminiscent of classic real-time strategy games like Command & Conquer and Supreme Commander, featuring retro 2D icon graphics enhanced by appealing particle effects and solid physics.
“It is a retro-looking RTS that has similar gameplay features to Command & Conquer and Supreme Commander.”
“Graphics and gameplay feature 2D icon-type graphics with some cool particle effects and decent physics.”
