“I propose to fight it out on this line, if it takes all summer.”
-Ulysses S. Grant

o v e r v i e w

Ground Control is the type of RTS game that could draw a player in for hours of battle. The graphics are simply the best we’ve seen to date. The explosions when you take out an enemy installation or vehicle are awesome. Ground Control puts you in command of squadrons (the number of squads depends upon the mission) of primarily ground based tactical units. The tanks and marines at your disposal pack a hell of a punch. Be careful though. Unlike other games, Ground Control units can suffer friendly fire so you’ll need to align your forces with care. Terrain and lighting are also a factor which actually allows units to hide in the shadows while your enemy moves past you. It’s nice to finally pull off a true ambush. Ground Control provides an excellent chance to put battlefield tactics to use. Flanking and high ground are effective measures to deploy when battling for supremacy. There have been some reported problems with loading and playing the game. We recommend you pay close attention to the system requirements and avoid playing the game on a DVD capable drive.

PlayRage gives Ground Control a STRONG BUY recommendation!

c o m p a n y l i n e :

Two political factions have gone to war over a distant world and the secrets it holds in Ground Control, a visually stunning and frenetically paced action/real-time strategy game from Sierra Studios and Massive Entertainment.

By combining strategic combat with fast-paced 3D action elements, Ground Control promises to deliver a fresh experience that will appeal to a wide audience, including online gaming enthusiasts.

At its core, Ground Control is a frenetically paced RTS played out in a visually stunning 3D world. During the course of the game, players will be challenged in an intense arena of battle- effectively managing tactical squads of foot soldiers, mobile units, air craft and support units as they vie for control of a distant planet.

In addition to the epic single-player game, Ground Control’s extensive multiplayer component will feature several unique multiplayer modes including deathmatch-style drop-in games - a first for RTS.