The disadvantage here is that the equipment is all very expensive. The Task Force has the most high tech weaponry of all the factions and it's probably the most mobile too. In fact it is similar to the equivalent side in C&C Generals. The one disadvantage of the US Army is the amount of building you will have to do to get an effective fighting force together. The US Army seems to pack the most firepower of all the three teams and they have a good spread of infantry, ground vehicles and air units. You can play as the Consortium in the multiplayer and skirmish modes though. In the single player game, unlike quite a few others, you will never get to play the Consortium team. There are three sides in Act of War the US Army, Task Force Talon and the Consortium, who are the bad guys. Once you progress further into the game the live action will be less frequent and the game play will become far more involved. The live sections in London feature loads of acting extra's to make up the masses, unfortunately theirĪcting skills are not quite up to scratch. All of this is game play is broken up with live action either from the immediate area around you or from the command centre. Your first missions will include attacking a Libya terrorist camp and taking hostages before blowing it back to the stone age, the you will find yourself running around London amidst protestors keeping an eye on the terrorist threat. Your team includes the best direct action soldiers who are equipped with state of the art weaponry.
In the story mode version of Act of War you will take of the roll of Ferguson the commander of the Task Force. You have to ask yourself, does it get any better than this? Act of War also features tons of live action and the story is written by the ex US Air Force Captain and techno thriller best seller Dale Brown. Since the release of Command and Conquer graphics have improved and with Act of War sporting satellite and aerial photos used to map out real world locals such as London, Washington and San Francisco Act of War has a fresh look as it mixes up futuristic weaponry with familiar surroundings. The truth is, Act of War really succeeds in the small areas that Command and Conquer have failed to take advantage. You can play as either faction in the multiplayer modes against others over the Net.Ītari's "Act of War" for the PC retails for $49.99 and carries a "Teen" rating.Act of War Direct Action is the newest real time strategy game to challenge the mighty Command and Conquer Generals.
Each side has its own buildings, vehicles and weapons, and its set of strengths and weaknesses. "Act of War" features three unique and well-balanced factions: Task Force Talon, the U.S. Players, the latter of which results in better weapons, control towers, healing centers and vehicles. You must assign commands to the units as well as fund the initiative by taking control of oil refineries and banks. This geopolitical thriller, which requires a DVD-ROM drive to play, puts players in charge of an elite counterterrorist troupe, Task Force Talon, dispatched to defend cities such as Washington and London, England.
Similar to strategy titles such as the "Command and Conquer" series, the game features more than an hour of live-motion footage, such as television news broadcasts.ĭespite some questionable acting, the effect works as it fits the game's premise. Penned by best-selling author and military expert, Dale Brown, "Act of War: Direct Action" is a real-time strategy game for the PC, set against a backdrop of modern terror networks, energy crises and conspiracies. If you're looking to blow off some steam after a long day, a new and exceptionally good war game lets you wield weapons of mass destruction.Ītari's "Act of War: Direct Action" tells of an international conflict spawned by an energy crisis.
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