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Galactic Assault: Prisoner of Power

«Обитаемый остров: Послесловие» оказалась истинной наследницей Massive Assault и доказала, что Wargaming.net готова идти вперед и экспериментировать. Превосходный воргейм, осваиваемый за четверть часа, и… отменный повод познакомиться с классикой отечественной фантастики.

So viel vorweg: Galactic Assault kann durch viele gute Ideen und eine fordernde Solo-Kampagne auf sich aufmerksam machen und ist alleine damit schon eine klare Empfehlung für Strategen. Leider hat Wargaming.net es versäumt, einen richtigen Hit zu basteln. So kann vor allem die Story trotz massiger Vorlage nicht überzeugen, da sie zu lustlos und konfus erzählt wird. Die eine oder andere Zwischensequenz hätte hier Wunder bewirkt. Dazu gesellen sich noch Kameraprobleme und eine eher mittelmässige Grafik, welche oftmals Einheiten oder ganze Aktionen verdecken. Dennoch kann man viel Spass mit Galactic Assault haben, da neben den gut gemachten Missionen auch die KI mithält und einen oftmals mächtig unter Druck setzt. Hier wird man richtig gefordert, was höllisch Spass macht.

Een topper is het allerminst, maar de turnbased veldslagen kunnen je wel urenlang vermaken.

Durchschnittskost. Das beschreibt Galactic Assault wohl am besten. Trotz guter Grundlage wird fast nichts aus dem Szenario der „bewohnten Insel“ geholt, die Missionen wirken wie zusammengewürfelte Szenarien und auch die Grafik ist einfach bis primitiv gehalten. Lediglich bei KI und Steuerung kann Galactic Assault punkten. Für Fans der rundenbasierten Strategie ist das Spiel aber, auch mangels guter Alternativen, einen Blick wert.

Unfortunately there is no real innovative gameplay to be had leaving the player wishing there was more offered from what ends up being a generic turn-based strategy game. Thankfully there are a variety of game modes from the single player campaign to several single player scenarios and a multiplayer option. Galactic Assault is an enjoyable game for those who like turn-based strategy games but don't be expecting anything new in the genre.

The real problem with Galactic Assault: Prisoner of Power doesn't lie with its handholding and linearity; it's with its reluctance to really push any boundaries. What's been done here has been done plenty of times throughout Wargaming's own Massive Assault series, and although the new features in Galactic Assault are welcome additions, it's not a giant leap ahead. What is here though is enjoyable turn-based action, undemanding fun that entertains but probably not for very long.

Even with its flaws, Galactic Assault's great interface and emphasis on battlefield tactics make it worth a look. It could use some help when it comes to storytelling and visual design, but those missteps are largely balanced out by what this game does right.

A solid turn-based strategy game a notch above similar titles due to the game's presentation and the difficulty. Doesn't hurt that the visuals are nice and the gameplay is approachable too.

Turn-based strategy titles are a rare breed these days, but sadly Galactic Assault is both visually and aurally sub-par and is just a bit too hardcore for my taste. Worth checking out the demo if you enjoy the genre.

Dem kleinen, aber feinen Grüppchen von Zockern, dem komplexe Spielmechanismen wichtiger sind als grandiose Grafiken, kann ich das Programm dafür umso mehr empfehlen. In „Prisoner of Power“ steckt mehr Tiefgang als in der Titanic. Nur wer taktisch geschickt agiert, Landschaft und Moral mit einbezieht, der wird das Programm meistern. So bleibt mir nur zu sagen: „Galactic Assault“ ist speziell, für die meisten sogar zu speziell, für einige wenige aber ein echtes Juwel!

If I could have turned forests to charcoal and rivers to steam with my Salamander MkVs, or sown confusion in enemy ranks with my gambolling Surrender Monkeys, then the fact that there's no undo key, icon showing whether a unit has moved or fired, or way to stop my opponent (AI or human) from using routed forces as roadblocks or scouts, would have mattered much less.

Die Kämpfe zwischen den vier Fraktionen erfordern einiges an taktischem Geschick. Eine gute Kombination aus Spähtruppen, schnellen Transportern, dicken Panzern und zerstörerischen Luftschlägen sind das Mittel zum Erfolg. So sorgt das grafisch angestaubte Spiel für mehrere Stunden Strategiespaß.

Traditional turn-based strategy war games may not be on the cutting edge of today's gaming market, and Galactic Assault doesn't claim to re-define or radically improve the genre in any way shape or form. Instead it simply gets on with the job in hand which it does surprisingly well. Although it never quite manages to throw off the vague sense of direct-to-video style low budget production that runs through it the actual gameplay underneath is often enough to keep you playing. If you're a turn-based strategy war game fan then this will no doubt already be on your must buy list, the rest of you who fancy something a little different will find there's fun to be had here if you're willing to learn its nuances. Much like those random late night films you know nothing about before you watch them and end up enjoying, Galactic Assault is more fun that you'd expect although it never really ever comes close to being great.

Wargaming.net, the folks who brought us the Massive Assault Network franchise, have made another entertaining foray into the turn based strategy arena with Galactic Assault: Prisoner of Power. Those familiar with the Massive Assault Network games will find a lot of familiar ground here, but there are enough fresh ideas and overall gameplay tweaks to make things interesting for old hands and newcomers alike

Ni wargame, ni jeu de stratégie en temps réel, Galactic Assault ressemble en fait beaucoup à un jeu de plateau joliment transposé sur un écran d'ordinateur.

The bottom line is, PoP is a basic strategy game, set in an interesting world, but fails to really exploit that world, or to present the player with truly fascinating tactics and equipment. Fans of the genre might get some fun here, but this won't create any new fans, and is destined to be forgotten in short order.

A ho-hum experience throughout, Galactic Assault is average at best. The simplified interface will turn off TBS gamers, while RTS fans will find much more interesting options on the market.

While this all sounds very harsh, it’s really not a damning report on Galactic Assault per se, but on this overfed, bloated style of game that plays to an empty theatre of war. A little more imagination and Galactic Assault could have been a far more valuable addition to the overfull alien battle strategy genre.

Galactic Assault: Prisoner of Power has a lot of interesting ideas within it but the overall presentation is weak. The game doesn't have a strong enough narrative for players to care about what's happening and the unit list seems too predictable, especially given the futuristic alien world that serves as the backdrop. The combat is enjoyable and challenging in those moments where the scripting opens up a bit, and the overall interface is economical without seeming limiting. In the end though, that's not enough to raise the game beyond just average.

While nothing spectacular, Galactic Assault: Prisoner of Power is an enjoyable diversion for strategy fans. In the best tradition of strategy games, it requires intelligence to play effectively, even if some scenarios are frustrating and the camera is sometimes irritating. Strategy enthusiasts looking for a solid multiplayer experience, though, might want to wait a few weeks for more gamers to purchase the title.

Galactic Assault : Prisoner of Power est un titre moyen qui devrait toutefois parvenir à satisfaire les accrocs de stratégie en tour par tour. Le jeu aurait très certainement pu gagner quelques points si le gameplay avait été plus riche et la réalisation moins datée.