Extreme Tactics | |
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Developer(s) | Media Station |
Publisher(s) | Piranha Interactive Publishing |
Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows |
Release | |
Genre(s) | Real-time strategy |
Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Extreme Tactics is a real-time strategy video game developed by American studio Media Station and published by Piranha Interactive Publishing for Windows in 1998.
Publication | Score |
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CGSP | [2] |
CGW | [3] |
Game Informer | 6.5/10 [4] |
GamePro | [5] |
GameSpot | 5.8/10 [6] |
Next Generation | [7] |
PC Gamer (US) | 47% [8] |
The game received mixed to unfavorable reviews. Next Generation said, "Is the game truly unique? Not really. Is it fun to play and strangely addictive? Yes. It may not be all that different, but it will keep you entertained for hours." [7]
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