Posted on: February 9, 2020
JakobFel
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The greatest strategy game of all time
DISCLAIMER: I haven't played the GOG version a lot (yet) but enough to know that it works. This review is mostly based upon my childhood experiences with the CD version. By now, you probably know that Total Annihilation is considered one of the greatest RTS games ever, but I'd go as far as to say that it is the greatest strategy game of all time, whether turn-based, RTS, 4X, etc. This game has near perfect levels of polish, freedom and fun. One thing about the RTS genre vs other strategy subgenres is that RTS games force the player to think fast. As a result, these sorts of games are typically a true test of skill. The player has complete freedom to build up their forces. Starting with a commander, you can build up your forces as varied as you like. So long as you manage your resources, you'll be all good. TA has simple resources and simple ways of gathering them: you only have to manage your Energy and Metal statistics. However, even this comes down to strategy. For example, building storage facilities gives you access to resource surplus that can be used in emergencies. Unit-wise, there are a couple types: combat, construction, scout, transport. With combat types, you have aircraft, tanks, hovercraft, naval vessels and mechs called K-bots. Construction types can't attack but are the only kind that can build. Scouts typically don't attack but have long-range capability. Transports.. well, that one is pretty self-explanatory. Outside of units, you have all sorts of facilities and defenses you can build. From light laser turrets to nuclear missile launchers; from aircraft repair stations to the epic long-range artillery cannon called "Big Bertha". Also, when it comes to production facilities, you typically can build advanced variants that give you access to more powerful units. Overall, Total Annihilation is a phenomenal RTS that is easy to pick up but difficult to master. It's one of the best tests of skill and strategy out there. Worth it at any price.
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