Galactic Assault: Prisoner of Power

Absolute Games (AG.ru) (93 out of 100)

«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.

4Players.de (80 out of 100)

Galactic Assault gelingt es, den taktischen Anspruch und die Ruhe beim Planen eines rundenbasierten Strategiespiels mit dem Flair eines Echtzeit-Strategiespiels zu vereinen. Obwohl Massive Assault zugrunde liegt, spielt es sich doch anders. Ihr könnt zwar ganz in Ruhe ausknobeln, wie ihr vorrücken wollt, der Feind schießt aber wie bei Command & Conquer gleich zurück. Außerdem sind erstmals raumgreifende Operationen möglich, die den Gegner kalt erwischen und wie es sie beim engen Massive Assault nie gab. Massive Assault war ganz auf Internetschlachten ausgelegt, Galactic Assault ist dank der aggressiven KI auch gut im stillen Kämmerlein spielbar. Leider ist es auch eine ganze Ecke komplizierter als Massive Assault, dessen genial einfaches Prinzip jeder nach kurzer Zeit erfasste. Dennoch kommt es nur zögernd in Schwung, da die ersten Missionen nicht anspruchsvoll genug sind.

Out Of Eight (6 out of 8)

Veteran wargamers will have a grand time with Galactic Assault, but beginning players who aren't accustomed to the gameplay mechanics of Massive Assault will feel lost and overwhelmed by the high difficulty and level of planning required in order to be successful. There are a lot of things in Galactic Assault that I like: the units, the base building, the amount of content, the morale model, the non-stackable units, and the general gameplay are all fine and dandy. But the game is really difficult and slow, two things that won’t appeal to a large audience. I much prefer Galactic Assault to Massive Assault and it does a lot of things well and more often than not I am having fun playing the game, but then I encounter an unfair or overly difficult scenario that causes me to quite playing. There is nothing wrong with a challenging game, but it should be challenging on “hard” settings, not on all settings.

GBase - The Gamer's Base (7.5 out of 10)

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.

Gameplay (Benelux) (71 out of 100)

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

PC Action (Germany) (70 out of 100)

(...) Eine solide Taktik ist durchaus nötig, wenn auch in vereinfachter Form. Die professionelle Sprachausgabe und der mitreißende Soundtrack sorgen für eine ansprechende Atmosphäre. Und sonst? Zwei pralle Brüste zieren die Spielpackung.

GameSpot (7 out of 10)

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.

Gamernode (7 out of 10)

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.

AceGamez (7 out of 10)

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.

Game Captain (70 out of 100)

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.

GamersHell.com (7 out of 10)

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.

Krawall Gaming Network (69 out of 100)

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!

PC Gamer UK (6.9 out of 10)

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.

YouGamers (69 out of 100)

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.

Play.tm (67 out of 100)

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.

Gaming Nexus (B-)

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

GameStar (Germany) (67 out of 100)

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.

Game Vortex (65 out of 100)

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.

GameZone (6.5 out of 10)

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.

JeuxVideoPC.com (13 out of 20)

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.

games xtreme (6.5 out of 10)

Whilst I’ve been fairly critical of the game in this review there is still some fun to be had, especially if you are a huge fan of turn based strategies, or are a real time strategy fan and are looking for something with a little less pace. The sad truth is the game mixes turn based and real time elements and doesn’t capture the good points of either. It’s a great shame that the final product doesn’t work, MAN2 was a great game, taking the game's engine and moving it in the single player direction is probably a mistake for the developer and hopefully they will soon return to what they do best.

GameWatcher / Strategy Informer (6.2 out of 10)

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.

IGN (6.2 out of 10)

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.

Adrenaline Vault, The (AVault) ( )

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.

Jeuxvideo.com (11 out of 20)

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.