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• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Civilization V: Gods and Kings is an eminently worthwhile collection of big and small changes that enhance an already amazing game. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Firaxis Games, Strategy, Strategy / tactics / wargame - turn based

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: This stand-alone expansion modernizes Total War while remaining true to tradition. Read review

Specs: Teen, Creative Assembly, Strategy

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.4 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 43 reviews

The Bottom Line: Features gameplay enhancements and a redesigned interface. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Firaxis Games, Strategy, Strategy / tactics / wargame - turn based, Historical, 1-12 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Disgaea 3 does a lousy job of familiarizing you with its complex mechanics, but rewarding tactical depth and goofy humor make the learning curve worth climbing. Read review

Specs: Teen, Nippon Ichi Software, Strategy, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.0 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: Excellent tactical battles and a slick interface make the latest Civilization another wonderful addition to a classic franchise. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Firaxis Games, Strategy

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.6 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance accomplishes what all role-playing games attempt, but very few actually manage to do. Read review

Specs: Teen, Intelligent Systems, Strategy, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Tension runs high in the excellent XCOM: Enemy Unknown. Read review

Specs: Mature, Firaxis Games, Strategy, Action - first person shooter

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.4 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Galactic Civilizations' strong AI, robust diplomacy, and variety of strategic options make it an outstanding turn-based strategy game. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Stardock, Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy, Sci-Fi, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.2 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: The hit PC real-time strategy series goes turn-based in this well-designed translation, which packs a surprising amount of historic battles into a small package. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Backbone Entertainment, Strategy, Strategy / tactics / wargame - turn based, Historical, 1-4 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.2 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Civilization III is a triumphant proclamation that strategy gaming is alive and well and still able to keep you rooted in front of your computer for hours at a time. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Firaxis Games, Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy, Historic, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: This remake of the original Shining Force is one of the best strategy role-playing games on the GBA. Read review

Specs: Teen, Amusement Vision, Role-Playing, Console-style RPG, Fantasy, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.2 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: Final Fantasy Tactics Advance is a deep and involving RPG that offers dozens of hours' worth of entertaining tactical battles. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Square Enix, Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy, Fantasy, 1-2 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: Teen, Slitherine, Strategy, 1-2 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.8 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Heroes formula clearly stands the test of time in Heroes IV and is every bit as enjoyable as it's ever been in previous games. Read review

Specs: Everyone, New World Computing, Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy, Fantasy

• 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: Master of Orion III is a disappointing follow-up to the two most significant space empire games ever. Read review

Specs: Teen, Quicksilver Software, Inc, Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy, Sci-Fi, 1-8 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: A mix of real-time and turn-based conventions makes Age of Empires: Mythologies an addictive venture into the ancient world. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Griptonite Games, Strategy, Strategy / tactics / wargame - turn based, 1-4 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.2 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: Features new factions, scenarios, and more. Read review

Specs: Teen, Nival Interactive, Strategy, Strategy / tactics / wargame - turn based, Fantasy, 1-8 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: This turn-based strategy game accomplishes its mission but could stand a few upgrades. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Irem, Strategy, 1-2 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Tension runs high in the excellent XCOM: Enemy Unknown. Read review

Specs: Mature, Firaxis Games, Strategy, Strategy / tactics / wargame - wargame, Science-fiction

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Though fans of Disciples II must be anxious for a true third installment in the series, for now, this is the closest thing they'll get. Read review

Specs: Teen, Strategy First, Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy, Fantasy, 1-4 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.4 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: Field Commander scores a direct hit with satisfying turn-based strategy gameplay, a lengthy campaign, and a healthy array of online multiplayer options. Read review

Specs: Teen, Sony Online Entertainment, Strategy, 1-2 Players

• 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:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Tension runs high in the excellent XCOM: Enemy Unknown. Read review

Specs: Mature, Firaxis Games, Strategy

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Artistic, formidable, and action packed, this remarkable strategy game is the best Total War yet. Read review

Specs: Teen, Creative Assembly, Strategy, Strategy / tactics / wargame - wargame, Historical

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: While Vandal Hearts II lacks the grand feel of Final Fantasy Tactics, it is a solid and rewarding strategy-RPG. Read review

Specs: Mature, Konami, Strategy, General Strategy, 1 Player