Gather, build and command in real time: RTS strategy demands vision, management and fast decisions. RomWize re-ranks the best games in the genre by its re-evaluated scores, each with its current score, its versions, their rarity and their collector value.
"Miyamoto turns to RTS and crafts a singular gem. Tiny Pikmin to command across a giant garden, vital time management and a tiny, tender art direction. A genuine new Nintendo saga, short but unforgettable."
"More ambitious sequel, the time limit is gone, replaced by underground dungeons and co-op. Wider Pikmin roster, more generous staging and double the length. Arguably the series peak until Pikmin 4, a feast pad in hand."
"Pikmin 3 is one of the best accessible strategy games on console. Splendid art direction, well-integrated new Pikmin, varied bonus missions. GamePad excellent for management. A WiiU gem worth visiting."
"Warzone 2100 is a Pumpkin Studios PS1 real-time strategy game set in a post-apocalyptic world. Base building, technology research and commanding customizable combat vehicles. Impressive strategic depth. One of PS1's most complete and ambitious RTS games, often underrated."
"A real time tactics game of rare elegance: defending islets against Vikings takes minutes per battle, yet every decision carries weight. Minimalist, tense and perfect for short but intense sessions."
"Red Alert 3 keeps the series' delightfully campy tone with live-action cutscenes and pulp atmosphere. The RTS stays approachable, amphibious units delight, and on 360 the whole thing handles surprisingly well on a pad."
"Dune on MegaCD is a masterful adaptation of Frank Herbert's novel. Spice management, House politics and strategic battles on Arrakis. An exceptional narrative RTS with an enchanting soundtrack."
"Command & Conquer Red Alert Retaliation compiles both Counterstrike and The Aftermath expansions on one disc. Generous new content, new units and additional missions. The most complete version of Red Alert on PS1, essential for Westwood RTS fans."
"Ensemble Studios deliver a farewell blessing with a Halo RTS perfectly tuned for a controller. Units are readable, battles spectacular, and the campaign tells an important chapter of the saga with surprisingly disciplined strategic sweep."
"A highly creditable port of Westwood's cult RTS. Squeezing Command & Conquer onto N64 with a stick-driven cursor was a stunt in itself, and both full GDI and Nod campaigns are intact. Some cinematics suffer compression, but it stands as top-tier strategy on the platform."
"A unique Sensible Software real-time strategy in which civilisations are guided through technical ideas. Original, funny, truly memorable for the genre."
"French release of Command & Conquer Red Alert. The legendary Allies versus Soviets RTS features captivating campaigns and iconic units. Well adapted to PS1 with redesigned pad interface. An unmissable classic of the strategy genre."
"Populous The Beginning is the third entry in Bullfrog's God Game series, in 3D for the first time. Players embody a shaman guiding their tribe against other gods in a spherical world. Deep strategic gameplay with varied divine powers. An excellent PS1 strategy game."
"English version of Command & Conquer Red Alert on PS1. The legendary RTS featuring two rich campaigns, Allies and Soviets, in a World War II alternate history. Interface well adapted for pad and core game well preserved. Essential."
"Kane's Wrath extends Tiberium Wars with a Nod-focused campaign, fresh sub-factions and a strategic Risk-style map. A terrific add-on for fans, faithful to the lore and a living tribute to Joe Kucan's enduring magnetism."
