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Hostile Waters: Antaeus Rising

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4.5/5

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4.5

68 Reviews

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Hostile Waters: Antaeus Rising
Description
In 2032 an Earth that knows only peace is forced to relearn the art of war. Twenty years have passed since the population of Earth did a fine job of destroying nearly everything in one final struggle for power by the politicians and military leaders. Twenty years have been spent building a near Uto...
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4.5/5

( 68 Reviews )

4.5

68 Reviews

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Product details
2001, Rage Software, ESRB Rating: Mature 17+...
System requirements
Windows XP or Vista, 1 GHz, 1 GB RAM, 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 7 (compatible with D...
Time to beat
13 hMain
14 h Main + Sides
-- Completionist
14 h All Styles
Description
In 2032 an Earth that knows only peace is forced to relearn the art of war.

Twenty years have passed since the population of Earth did a fine job of destroying nearly everything in one final struggle for power by the politicians and military leaders. Twenty years have been spent building a near Utopia, a society where currency and finance are irrelevant, a planet without hunger or poverty. All weapons have been destroyed to ensure peace. But hidden away in an archipelago in the Pacific Ocean, a cabal of old-world magnates: ex-leaders, financiers, politicians, and despots, are planning a return to the greed fueled, hate filled past. And there in no way to fight them. Except this one last remaining Adaptive Cruiser – The Antaeus.

Antaeus Rising combines explosive action with powerful real-time strategy. Take command of powerful aircraft carrier/manufacturing platform. Create military units with your carrier using the most advanced nano-technology known by the modern world and lead an army against the forces of the Old World Cabal. Plan your assault from within your carrier and than enter your units for some third-person mayhem! The fate of world is in your hands, are you able to hold it?
  • Lead your army as a commander or take control of one of the vehicles and join the battle.
  • Customize your vehicles to make them fit perfectly into your current mission requirements.
  • Enjoy a storyline written by award-winning author Warren Ellis and narrated by Tom Baker.
Goodies
manual soundtrack quick reference card behind the scenes avatar
System requirements
Minimum system requirements:
Why buy on GOG.COM?
DRM FREE. No activation or online connection required to play.
Safety and satisfaction. Stellar support 24/7 and full refunds up to 30 days.
Time to beat
13 hMain
14 h Main + Sides
-- Completionist
14 h All Styles
Game details
Works on:
Windows (7, 8, 10, 11)
Release date:
{{'2001-06-14T00:00:00+03:00' | date: 'longDate' : ' +0300 ' }}
Size:
549 MB
Rating:
ESRB Rating: Mature 17+ (Violence, Blood and Gore)

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Posted on: August 25, 2025

spencerianz91

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Games: 1 Reviews: 1

Stil a must play- loads of fun!

Playing through this game again after over 20 years have past, it's obvious the world of gaming has moved on. Low definition textures and a compromise resolution don't stop this from still being one of the most fun games I've ever played. From the time I played the demo disc version of this as a child, I knew it was a winner. Definitely a forgotten gem as the developer shuttered a couple of years after. Managing resources and directing units are only small parts of what make this game so special. Jumping into any vehicle at any time into the thick of battle, while directing in real time gives a rush of adrenaline as your units become overwhelmed. Not to worry; take a breather in the war room and come up with a new plan of attack. Maybe retreat your units to a position where they can regroup andd gain an advantage, all while the game is paused and you have a commanding view of the battlefield. The most important part of what makes this game stands out is the voice acting combined with the AI. Your units all have unique personalities and habits due to them being saved on "soulcatcher chips" which retained their mind after death. This allows you to recycle them over and over again. The banter between this colorful group is absolutely nonstop and they will call out enemy forces, their views on being brought back from the dead, compliments and complaints about one another as well as acknowledge you entering their vehcile for direct control. By the end of the game you know each of their skillsets, their strengths and weaknesses. You instantly know who is in trouble (as well as who is most likely to get themselves in said trouble!) and can plan accordingly. They feel like an actual team of people working together which is rare for such an old game. All in all, this game has a bit of something for everyone. If you like RTS games, try it. If you like vehicle based shooters, try it. You may be surprised. There is definitely a learning curve due to the controls. BE


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Posted on: September 15, 2025

alachowsky

Verified owner

Games: 124 Reviews: 2

One the best games!

I was recommended it long after it was made and I love replaying it every other year or so.


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Posted on: November 27, 2012

billy13.306

Verified owner

Games: 307 Reviews: 16

Buy It Now !!! For God Sake!!!!

This is Ace, and it has narration by Paul Darrow, Glynss Barber and Tom Baker. Best game Rage ever made by a country mile. And its not at a stupid $9.99 price either. It is an RTS with FPS elements, and the chip contained minds of dead soldiers piloting your craft for you. It's basically Carrier Command meets 2000AD.


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Posted on: November 27, 2012

me@stefanmihai.com

Games: 73 Reviews: 3

YESSSS, it is back

I just sent an email to GOG regarding this game a 3 days ago, about the fact that Green Man Gaming sells it and i don't know if that was the spark that made this happen but i don't care. Way to go GOG.


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Posted on: November 27, 2012

Phreddo

Games: 45 Reviews: 1

Awesome game!

I loved the story, voice acting, and gameplay! I usually hate RTS type games where you have to gather, build, etc, but I really enjoyed the small scale of this game. Plus, the story kept me going throughout. I had a real thing for all the Rage games back in the day, but I think this one was the definitive Rage title.


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