Uprising 2: Lead and Destroy
| Uprising 2: Lead And Destroy | |
|---|---|
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| Developer(s) | Cyclone Studios |
| Publisher(s) | The 3DO Company |
| Series | Uprising |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows |
| Release | |
| 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 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[edit]
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[edit]
| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| GameRankings | 67%[2] |
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| AllGame |    [3] |
| CNET Gamecenter | 7/10[4] |
| Computer Gaming World | [5] |
| GamePro | [6] |
| GameSpot | 7.7/10[7] |
| GameStar | 82%[8] |
| Next Generation | [9] |
| PC Accelerator | 7/10[10] |
| PC Gamer (US) | 79%[11] |
| PC Games (DE) | 72%[12] |
| PC Zone | 70%[13] |
The game received average reviews according to the review aggregation website GameRankings.[2]
The Adrenaline Vault said that while it could have been a great game, Uprising ended up being merely good.[14]
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. Next Generation said that the game "packs enough fast action, deep strategy, and overall intensity to please any gamer, and that's what really counts."[9]
References[edit]
- ^ Gentry, Perry (December 4, 1998). "What's in Stores This Week". Gamecenter. CNET. Archived from the original on August 17, 2000. Retrieved December 8, 2019.
- ^ a b "Uprising 2: Lead and Destroy for PC". GameRankings. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on June 5, 2019. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
- ^ Rubin, Brian. "Uprising 2: Lead and Destroy - Review". AllGame. All Media Network. Archived from the original on November 15, 2014. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
- ^ Cirulis, Martin E. (February 16, 1999). "Uprising 2: Lead and Destroy". Gamecenter. CNET. Archived from the original on August 16, 2000. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
- ^ May, Scott A. (April 1999). "Mech Mine DNA (Uprising 2: Lead and Destroy Review)" (PDF). Computer Gaming World. No. 177. Ziff Davis. p. 175. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
- ^ Olafson, Peter (1999). "Uprising 2: Lead and Destroy Review for PC on GamePro.com". GamePro. IDG Entertainment. Archived from the original on September 28, 2004. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
- ^ Ryan, Michael E. (February 1, 1999). "Uprising 2: Lead and Destroy Review [date mislabeled as "May 2, 2000"]". GameSpot. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on December 12, 2004. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
- ^ "Uprising 2: Lead and Destroy". GameStar (in German). Webedia. January 1999.
- ^ a b "Uprising 2: Lead and Destroy". Next Generation. No. 51. Imagine Media. March 1999. p. 93. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
- ^ Mahood, Andy (March 1999). "Uprising 2: Lead and Destroy". PC Accelerator. No. 7. Imagine Media. p. 93. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
- ^ "Uprising 2: Lead and Destroy". PC Gamer. Vol. 6, no. 5. Imagine Media. May 1999. Archived from the original on November 22, 1999. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
- ^ "Uprising: Lead and Destroy". PC Games (in German). Computec. February 1999.
- ^ Wand, Phil (May 1999). "Uprising 2: Lead and Destroy". PC Zone. No. 76. Dennis Publishing. p. 98. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
- ^ Pagliarulo, Emil; Hines, Pete (January 1, 1999). "AVault | PC | Uprising 2: Lead and Destroy Review (Page 3)". The Adrenaline Vault. NewWorld.com, Inc. Archived from the original on February 14, 2006. Retrieved December 13, 2019.
External links[edit]
- Uprising 2: Lead and Destroy official website at the Wayback Machine (archive index)
- Uprising 2: Lead and Destroy at MobyGames