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• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Incompetent artificial intelligence and some weak gameplay mechanics hamper what could have been an interesting real-time strategy take on the popular board game. Read review

Specs: Teen, TimeGate Studios, Strategy, Strategy / tactics / wargame - wargame, Historical, 1-8 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 48 reviews

The Bottom Line: Spore merges multiple run-of-the-mill building blocks into a big, entertaining game. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Maxis, Strategy, Miscellaneous - virtual life, Strategy / tactics / wargame - real time, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Red Alert 2 offers lots of challenges and variety for real-time strategy players of all skill levels, and it'll be particularly fun for fans of previous Command & Conquer games. Read review

Specs: Teen, Westwood Studios, Strategy, Real-Time Strategy, Sci-Fi, 1-8 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.2 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Featuring lots of interesting, inventive design decisions, plenty of fun-to-use units, and tons of variety, Age of Mythology is the last real-time strategy game you'll need for a long time. Read review

Specs: Teen, Ensemble Studios, Strategy, Real-Time Strategy, Fantasy, 1-12 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Games - strategy / wargames, Strategy - battle tactics, Strategy - city management, Historical

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 12 reviews

The Bottom Line: While intimidating, this visceral real-time strategy reenactment of World War II's Western Front showcases just how far RTS game design and presentation quality have come. Read review

Specs: Mature, Relic, Strategy, 1-8 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.0 stars Mediocre

  Overall score: 4.3 (2.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: At best, D-Day offers up a tepid serving of cookie-cutter RTS gameplay. At worst, it makes you descend into micromanagement hell. Read review

Specs: Teen, Digital Reality, Strategy, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.2 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: ER's assembly-line approach to the process of saving lives and its utter lack of any meaningful or dramatic storytelling rob it of the two things the TV show is most renowned for. Read review

Specs: Teen, Legacy Interactive, Strategy, Realistic, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.2 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: While casual gamers will feel overwhelmed, anyone with a love of history will appreciate Crusader Kings' rigorous attention to detail and epic scope. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Paradox Interactive, Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy, Historic

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.2 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: This is a triumphant remake of a classic strategy game, featuring an intoxicating blend of action, strategy, role-playing, and pure fun. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Firaxis Games, Strategy, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: This simple real-time strategy game isn't original, but it's a lot of fun. Read review

Specs: Teen, Wargaming.net, Strategy, Strategy / tactics / wargame - real time

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Winter Assault is a great expansion pack for a great strategy game. Read review

Specs: Mature, Relic, Strategy, Strategy / tactics / wargame - real time, 1-8 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: It's complex and daunting, but this rich game of exploring, city building, and trading is also tremendously captivating. Read review

Specs: Teen, Blue Byte, Strategy, Strategy / tactics / wargame - real time, Strategy / tactics / wargame - city building, Historical, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Etherlords II is easily recommendable not only to anyone with an interest in collectible card games, but also to those who'd like a turn-based strategy game with a twist. Read review

Specs: Teen, Nival Interactive, Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy, Fantasy, 1-2 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Zoo Tycoon 2 makes some real improvements, but it's still probably best suited for parents looking to play games with their young children. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Blue Fang Games, Strategy, Strategy / tactics / wargame - entertainment park builder, Strategy / tactics / wargame - tycoon, Realistic, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Despite the disappointment of a rather short campaign, Neighbors From Hell is still worth a look for any strategy or puzzle game fan. Read review

Specs: Teen, JoWooD Entertainment AG, Strategy, General Strategy, Fantasy, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Tycoon City New York does a decent job at unleashing your inner Donald Trump with an attractive, albeit easy, city simulation. Read review

Specs: Teen, Deep Red, Strategy, Strategy / tactics / wargame - tycoon, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.6 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Zeus is a major improvement for Impressions' line of city-building games, and it's a significant advancement for city-building games in general. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Impressions Games, Strategy, General Strategy, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: This isn't just the first great strategy game of 2008. It's also an absolute must-have if you love space strategy. Read review

Specs: Teen, Ironclad Games, Strategy, Strategy / tactics / wargame - real time, Science-fiction, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: This slick and fun strategy sequel bridges the gap between complexity and accessibility. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Gas Powered Games, Strategy, Strategy / tactics / wargame - real time, Science-fiction

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Space Colony is an interesting game but not a truly compelling one. Read review

Specs: Teen, FireFly Studios, Strategy, Real-Time Strategy, Sci-Fi

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Teen, Blizzard Entertainment, Strategy, Strategy / tactics / wargame - real time, Science-fiction, Fantasy

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: Star Wars fans finally get to play a strategy game worthy of the license. Read review

Specs: Teen, Petroglyph, Strategy, Strategy / tactics / wargame - real time, Science-fiction, 1-8 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.5 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: This 3D real-time strategy game features enough dazzling visuals for several games of its type, but it's hampered by its been-there-done-that gameplay and poor unit intelligence. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Charybdis, Strategy, General Strategy, Science-fiction, 1-4 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 3 reviews

Specs: Teen, Ensemble Studios, Strategy, Strategy / tactics / wargame - real time, Historical