""Built using recent UN and CIA data the player can play as any 1 of 140
nations and strive to solve the real world economic, social and political
problems facing that country". Ohhhhh-kayyy. Sounds good, in principle. However,
the reality of playing the game is less than "real-world".
Her's an example. Playing Israel, I invaded and took over Syria. There was not a
peep from anyone, aside from some modest withdrawal of aid here and there. Did
any of the Arab countries rise up in Jihad against me? No. Did any of the global
superpowers try to intervene? No. Did anyone who mattered at all give a s**t?
No. In fact, numerous countries were quite literally queuing up to throw money
at me.
Sorry, GMX, but the bottom line for me is - nice game, shame about the game. It
isn't nearly as bad as good old Cryo's ill-starred offering, "Third Millenium",
but in terms of gameplay, depth etc the old Amiga game "Balance of Power" could
still give Global Power a decent run for its money. My advice is, save your cash
and look for B of P on an emulator link." - Alan Stewart
"This is a really time consuming and at times boring game, however it does
offer the average joe gamer there closer chance to actually take control of a
country of there choice and deal with the various problems affecting that
country.
If you want to keep your social life intact stick to civ 3 but if you have a lot
of time on your hands then definitely give it a try. Once you've played it for a
good few hours countries start to react.
An example of this, after playing the usa and covertly and out rightly taking
control of south america and most of africa my NATO allies all revoked there
alliances and upon attacking Iraq turkey stepped in against me as did Holland
(Surprisingly) for my aggressive actions and with weak population support the
Russians managed to lanch a coup in washington against me and removed me from
power.
overall its an interesting game espically when you fire a few nukes around loads
of detail in every aspect. If you like hardcore strategy games this is for you
if your not best off staying well away." - Lee McCallion
