66
In the AI department, Dark Planet is consistently inconsistent.
50
Could be a solid RTS if not for the lack of story and the cluttered and variant interface.
60
Call it a "StarCraft" homage, call it a "Starcraft" clone, Dark Planet is still a good, entertaining RTS. [June 2002, p.90]
8
Unique RTS game from old times :-:) Races are different from each other which keeps you playing it constantly. Good visuals and soundesign back then :)
10
Old school classic RTS with many fresh ideas that are now common place elsewhere. Whilst this is the classic 3 team RTS with each race having their own ability, the multiplayer game was/is incredibly good fun. Hugely enjoyable old school romp. Underated, should be a solid 85% in my opinon.
Dark Planet: Battle for Natrolis
Released On:
Mar 20, 2002
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59
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6.8
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A been-there-done-that title that does pretty well by itself. [May 2002, p.93]
72
A typical RTS with some atypical races. It would be a nice introduction to the newcomer to the genre, and veterans of this mode or warfare will find it challenging.
62
Sports some of the best visuals you'll find in a strategy game, real-time or otherwise... [but features] one of the most annoying user-interfaces for any strategy game in recent memory.
56
DP:BfN has numerous elements that make the game cumbersome to play, and drain it of enjoyment.
50
Could be a solid RTS if not for the lack of story and the cluttered and variant interface.
40
A prime example of how amazing graphics can't make up for lackluster gameplay.
40
Superior graphics...but its poor interface, repetitious campaign modes and unchallenging AI has relegated it to just another also-ran.
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Feb 28, 2016
10
Old school classic RTS with many fresh ideas that are now common place elsewhere. Whilst this is the classic 3 team RTS with each race having their own ability, the multiplayer game was/is incredibly good fun. Hugely enjoyable old school romp. Underated, should be a solid 85% in my opinon.
Nov 20, 2019
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Unique RTS game from old times :-:) Races are different from each other which keeps you playing it constantly. Good visuals and soundesign back then :)
SummaryFor eons, the planet Natrolis was controlled by the magic of the reptilian Sorin race. But when a fleet of tech-powered humans arrives to colonize the surface, they awaken the unimaginable: the Dreil, a hyper evolved insectoid warrior race hibernating deep within the planet's core. Now, all three forces collide in a mortal struggle for d... Read More
Rated Mfor Mature
Platforms:
- PC
Initial Release Date:Mar 20, 2002
Developer:
- Creative Edge Software
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