Uprising 2: Lead and Destroy
| Uprising 2: Lead And Destroy | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Cyclone Studios |
| Publisher(s) | The 3DO Company |
| Series | Uprising |
| Platform(s) | PC |
| Release | December 9, 1998 |
| Genre(s) | Real-time strategy |
Uprising 2: Lead and Destroy is an action/real-time strategy video game developed by Cyclone Studios and published by 3DO released on December 9, 1998[1] for Microsoft Windows. The game is a direct sequel to Uprising which was developed and published by the same companies. The game allows the player to again take control of the powerful Wraith command tank, and enter the fight with a ruthless horde of enemies called the Kri'iSara, who also appeared in the PlayStation port of the first game. Upon release, critics lauded the game for its graphical presentation and unique style of gameplay, but were displeased with its lack of difficulty and predictable mission structure.
Gameplay
The game offers 36 missions to complete, with 28 of these missions broken up into three mini-campaigns, which the player can complete in any order they desire. Gameplay consists of searching the battlefield for citadel locations and assembling bases to harvest energy and create military units. When faced with an enemy combatant, the player can use their Wraith and call on support from military units the player has created.
Reception
Next Generation reviewed the PC version of the game, rating it four stars out of five, and stated that "it packs enough fast action, deep strategy, and overall intensity to please any gamer, and that's what really counts."[2]
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| GameSpot | 7.7/10[3] |
| Next Generation |   [2] |
Game Over praised the game's graphics.[4] The AV Vault said that while it could have been a great game, Uprising ended up being merely good.[5] Game Vortex felt the game's interface was rather confusing.[6]
Many game critics complained that game was too easy and that the mission designs were contrived and predictable giving the sense that one has been there before.[citation needed] Despite the negativity, critics and gamers alike were generally pleased with the game overall, getting a 7.7 from GameSpot.[3]
Reviews
- Computer Gaming World #177 (Apr 1999)
- PC Gamer Vol. 6 No. 5 (1999 May)
- GameStar - Jan, 1999 82 out of 100 82
- Power Unlimited - Apr, 1999 8.2 out of 10 82
- PC Player (Germany) - Jan, 1999
References
- ^ Gentry, Perry (December 4, 1998). "What's in Stores This Week". CNET Gamecenter. Archived from the original on August 17, 2000. Retrieved December 8, 2019.
- ^ a b "Finals". Next Generation. No. 51. Imagine Media. March 1999. p. 93.
- ^ a b Ryan, Michael E. (February 1, 1999). "Uprising 2: Lead and Destroy Review". GameSpot. Retrieved May 21, 2012.
- ^ "GameOver - Uprising 2: Lead and Destroy (c) Cyclone Studios". web.archive.org. 2017-01-19. Retrieved 2019-02-13.
- ^ "AVault | PC | Uprising 2: Lead and Destroy Review". web.archive.org. 2006-02-14. Retrieved 2019-02-13.
- ^ "Uprising 2: Lead and Destroy". web.archive.org. 2012-08-29. Retrieved 2019-02-13.
External links
- Uprising 2: Lead and Destroy official website at the Wayback Machine (archive index)
- Uprising 2: Lead and Destroy at MobyGames