Maelstrom: The Battle for Earth Begins (2009)
- Developer
- KDV Games
- Publisher
- Codemasters, Electronic Arts
- Genres
- Strategy
- Rating
- 3.2 of 5, 163 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 4.5 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
a grim and tactical struggle for survival amid environmental collapse and three-way warfare
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What players say
Players are split on this old RTS. Some call it a hidden gem with unique elements, while others call it janky and unfinished. Complaints center on terrible pathfinding, bad AI, no autosaves, and frequent crashes.
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