Massive Assault (2009)

Developer: Wargaming.net
Publisher: Matrix Games/GMX Media
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Strategy
Rating: 4.7 of 5, 36 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 6.8 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A deliberate, turn-based war game where secret alliances and careful positioning create a tense, chess-like struggle for planetary dominance.

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What players say

Players praise the simple, chess-like turn-based combat but warn the AI is laughably bad on any difficulty. The game has many singleplayer missions and is driven by nostalgia, though graphics are dated and it may need community fixes to run on modern PCs.

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