Underplayed Gems

Act of War: Direct Action (2008)

Act of War: Direct Action cover
Developer
Eugen Systems
Publisher
THQ Nordic
Genres
Action
Rating
4.5 of 5, 616 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 11 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A fast-paced, high-stakes real-time strategy game that feels like directing a modern military thriller.

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What players say

Players praise the 15-hour single-player campaign with live-action cutscenes, but they split on the story: some enjoy its over-the-top patriotism and oil-war plot, while others call it cheesy. Late missions spike in difficulty, and the lack of a pause button bothers some.

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