Lord Rocket
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OK, so, I'm currently upgrading the shit out of my PC. Obviously, to celebrate, I'm going to buy some games I could have played on my old computer, which is to say, that compilation of Sudden Strike games. I feel like something faintly strategic, and the basic idea (real time strategy without any of that stupid unit building crap) appeals to me.
However, I note that Gamespot, IGN, and all the rest don't seem to like them all that much. I do, however, know enough to take those opinions with a grain of salt, and so, here I am, asking the Codex what to think.
Here's the most important things:
I know that there's several different sides to be played in each game. That's good, but the trap is I don't really want to be playing repetitious missions (you know: kill 'em all, but harder each time).
Resource management sucks in real time. Do I have to do heaps/some/not very much/none?
Speed of gameplay. If I have to spaz about the map at the speed of light in order to get things done, I don't wanna play. Is there a slow down or pause option?
Bugs. I note Russians have had a hand in its creation, so I am concerned.
Other weird shit, including shit AI, stupid exploits, general sorts of glitches?
And if the series sucks, what should I play instead?
EDIT: I'm easy about the settings of any other suggestions you care to give. A good Vietnam game would be a draw though.
EDIT 2: What's Korea: Forgotten Conflict like? I could get it for $5 if I act quickly.
However, I note that Gamespot, IGN, and all the rest don't seem to like them all that much. I do, however, know enough to take those opinions with a grain of salt, and so, here I am, asking the Codex what to think.
Here's the most important things:
I know that there's several different sides to be played in each game. That's good, but the trap is I don't really want to be playing repetitious missions (you know: kill 'em all, but harder each time).
Resource management sucks in real time. Do I have to do heaps/some/not very much/none?
Speed of gameplay. If I have to spaz about the map at the speed of light in order to get things done, I don't wanna play. Is there a slow down or pause option?
Bugs. I note Russians have had a hand in its creation, so I am concerned.
Other weird shit, including shit AI, stupid exploits, general sorts of glitches?
And if the series sucks, what should I play instead?
EDIT: I'm easy about the settings of any other suggestions you care to give. A good Vietnam game would be a draw though.
EDIT 2: What's Korea: Forgotten Conflict like? I could get it for $5 if I act quickly.