Tom Clancy's EndWar

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Tom Clancy's EndWar is a single player and multiplayer tactical turn-based strategy game. It was developed by Ubisoft Shanghaï and was released on February 25, 2009. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

(Online Interactions Not Rated by the ESRB) This game supports English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish.Experience World War III in your living room with Tom Clancy's EndWar™, a revolutionary new war game built to maximize next-generation gaming consoles and completely controllable by voice. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts

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81%Audience ScoreBased on 711 reviews

gameplay35 positive mentions

grinding7 negative mentions

Unique voice-command system adds immersion and ease of unit control when working properly.
Engaging rock-paper-scissors tactical gameplay with unit veterancy and meaningful upgrades.
Well-crafted atmosphere with solid voice acting, faction distinction, and strategic global campaign layer.
Simple to learn but offers depth and challenge for RTS fans; runs well on modern hardware.
Good replay value with multiple factions, battalion customization, and various game modes.
Nostalgic classic with enjoyable single-player campaign and theatrical presentation.

Voice recognition system is often finicky, unreliable, and frustrating to use, especially with accents or in noisy environments.
Camera is heavily restricted to units making battlefield overview difficult, disorienting, and obstructing control.
AI can be unpredictable, sometimes cheats unfairly, and unit pathfinding is poor causing units to behave irrationally.
Multiplayer servers have been shut down, leaving only offline play and community-hosted sessions.
Game suffers from dated graphics, 30fps cap, limited resolution options, and lack of controller support on PC.
Limited unit variety and shallow combat mechanics reduce long-term strategic depth.
Campaign story is minimal, repetitive, or disconnected from gameplay with little meaningful narrative impact.
Support options and special abilities can feel unbalanced or overpowered, sometimes frustrating gameplay.

gameplay
96 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36% positive mentions, 61% neutral mentions, 3% negative mentions
Tom Clancy’s EndWar features a unique rock-paper-scissors tactical gameplay with a voice-command system that adds a fresh RTS perspective, appealing to fans seeking accessible yet strategic combat. However, the gameplay is often criticized for being overly simplistic, repetitive, and shallow, hindered by frustrating camera controls and limited micromanagement. Despite its innovative ideas and balanced unit mechanics, these flaws, along with minimal depth and a barebones tactical experience, make the overall gameplay less engaging, especially compared to other strategy titles.
- “The gameplay can get hairy real quick.”
- “Unit chatter is well performed and provides genuinely useful gameplay information, such as critical unit status or enemy deployments.”
- “The three factions—USA, Russia, and Europe—each offer unique units and playstyles, keeping gameplay fresh and rewarding tactical experimentation.”
- “The camera mechanics alone make this game unplayable.”
- “♟︎ The controls are a key piece for a game to be a success or a fail, and EndWar™ lacks quality on that; for example, the camera movement/angles are a nightmare, the controls are also too complicated and the UI isn't intuitive at all, making the gameplay annoying and boring instead of fun and fluid.”
- “You might think that's what an RTS is supposed to be, at least from a gameplay standpoint, but EndWar has stripped the essential mechanics of strategy games down to the point where it commits the cardinal sin of being shallow.”
story
86 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21% positive mentions, 72% neutral mentions, 7% negative mentions
The story in this RTS is generally seen as a basic backdrop for tactical gameplay, with some players finding it engaging and cinematic, supported by voice acting and political intrigue, while others criticize it as generic, repetitive, or poorly developed. It offers an alternative near-future scenario involving global superpowers, but lacks meaningful impact on missions or outcomes, and issues like missing subtitles and repetitive missions diminish its appeal. Overall, the narrative is considered a minor component compared to gameplay, with some appreciating its concept but many viewing it as underwhelming or outdated.
- “The campaign presents a tense and cinematic story of global warfare with political intrigue and high stakes, supported by strong voice acting and realistic sound design that draws you into the chaos of modern combat.”
- “It has a great storyline and is super fun to play.”
- “The story line is pretty good and solid for a campaign.”
- “Then you add other decisions that make gameplay unfun, such as infantry in cover being unkillable (one squad can literally take out all your helicopters and vehicles and there is nothing to do about it, at least early game) and a story even more stupid than World in Conflict; this is a game that has aged horribly.”
- “The story is nonexistent too.”
- “The overarching story is no less ridiculous than it was in the 2000s but after decades of Ubisoft running Tom Clancy's name through the mud, much of the edge has been replaced by dull irritation instead.”
graphics
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35% positive mentions, 52% neutral mentions, 13% negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their strong art style and clear visuals that hold up well considering the game’s 2008-2009 release, though many note they feel dated by modern standards with low-res textures and basic effects. While not cutting-edge, the aesthetic design effectively conveys faction personality and complements gameplay, maintaining appeal for RTS fans despite limited graphical advancements. Some users express a desire for a remaster to modernize the visuals and improve overall presentation.
- “Ubisoft knows how to nail the visuals.”
- “The aesthetics and background information hold a generous dose of lore and personality that clearly sets each faction apart and reflects its nation's ethos.”
- “However, since this game is over 10 years old, the visuals still hold up very well and overall still make for an amazing intro to RTS for those looking to broaden their style.”
- “Graphics are dated, textures are old and need modding.”
- “The graphics on this thing is poor when compared with the consoles weirdly enough.”
- “I would have recommended this game years ago when I played it for the first time (it is from 2009) but now it feels too outdated, both from mechanics and graphical perspective (1080p 30fps).”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23% positive mentions, 54% neutral mentions, 23% negative mentions
The music is generally competent and dynamic, with some praise for its tempo changes during battles and memorable credit songs, though it is often seen as generic or blending into the background. Overall, it supports the game well but doesn’t consistently stand out.
- “One of my favorite games since I was a kid, fantastic, simple, and the music's great.”
- “Music is also on point, with a rarely-seen feature (in this genre anyway) that the music's tempo actively changes with the pace of the battle!”
- “The song that plays in the credits is really amazing with some good guitar solos, I played it at least 6 times just to hear it again.”
- “The music is competent but generic, blending into the background rather than standing out.”
- “The presentation: music could use improvement; sound effects and voice acting all make sense.”
- “The music is forgettable.”
replayability
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36% positive mentions, 64% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game offers strong replayability, particularly appealing to fans of strategy and RTS genres, with dynamic features and added units enhancing the experience. While some aspects feel a bit clunky or repetitive, the overall challenge, combat system, and design contribute to a rewarding and replay-worthy gameplay.
- “Do yourself a favor and buy this game if you're a fan of strategy, RTS, modern war, etc. 5 out of 5 stars with lots of replay value.”
- “Replayability is high, the combat system is great, the graphics are decent given the budget they had, and very sad to not see this series progress other than a flash game.”
- “It's clunky and old and a bit repetitive, but it plays different from any other RTS, has great art and sound design for its era, and good replayability.”
grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
Grinding in the game is generally seen as tedious and slow, with repetitive battles and shallow customization leading to a monotonous experience. However, some appreciate its macro-focused gameplay for avoiding overly tedious micromanagement. Overall, the grinding aspect may feel dull for those seeking deeper variety or faster pacing.
- “Depth of customization and unit variety is pretty shallow, most battles play out about the same and it can be a bit mindless and tedious.”
- “The game is really just a tedious killing spree.”
- “This game is so slow and tedious.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game features a unique and immersive atmosphere, with a well-crafted world and factions that deeply engage players. Many users highlight the atmosphere as a standout aspect worth experiencing.
- “End War has a unique atmosphere.”
- “If you get this game, get it for the atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere, world, and the factions are very well done and absorbing.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions
The game runs smoothly and performs well on modern and older hardware, maintaining decent stability for its age. However, occasional pathfinding bugs and a problematic voice command feature slightly detract from the overall experience.
- “For an older title, it still looks decent for an RTS game and runs great on modern hardware as of writing this review.”
- “It runs great on a dual-core laptop with an Intel 2.1 GHz, 4GB RAM, and a GT540M at 1280x720 with maxed out details.”
- “Good gameplay, cool aesthetic, but the pathfinding can be buggy at times.”
- “The only downside is the promising voice command function is buggy, and I advise against voice control.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions
The game's optimization is poor, with a locked 30fps cap accompanied by screen tearing, leading to a subpar performance experience despite its engaging gameplay concept.
- “In WW3 mode, your individual performance contributes to your faction's success or failure over a given period, which is a compelling idea.”
- “It is locked at 30fps with screen tearing and terribly optimized.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The humor is subtle and situational, highlighted by amusing calendar references and lighthearted infantry chatter that adds a playful touch to the experience.
- “As well as funny chattering by infantry.”

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12h Median play time

12h Average play time

10-13h Spent by most gamers

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Tom Clancy's EndWar is a tactical turn-based strategy game. Common tags for Tom Clancy's EndWar include turn-based, war, voice control and military.

Tom Clancy's EndWar is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, Xbox One, Windows and others.

On average players spend around 12 hours playing Tom Clancy's EndWar.

Tom Clancy's EndWar was released on February 25, 2009.

Tom Clancy's EndWar was developed by Ubisoft Shanghaï.

Tom Clancy's EndWar has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked Tom Clancy's EndWar for its gameplay but disliked it for its music.

Tom Clancy's EndWar is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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