Strategy reviews

Grower When there’s no more room in hell, the dead will stroll the lawn.

ET go home Some old-school alien butt kicking.

Artificial imperium Asking, "What if AI was good though?" in Heart of the Machine

The Really Long War Saving the world grand strategy-style.

Makes history Even hardened grand strategy veterans may be startled by the intricacy of this historical simulation.

Return By remake attested, by port revealed, their tale can now be told (on PC).

Tiberian Son Tempest Rising is a rollicking RTS just like mama Westwood used to make.

Building blocks Is the horde mode city builder a towering achievement?

Civ-lite Lighter and leaner, Civilization 7 sets its sights on assimilating a new audience.

Slugfest Metal Slug Tactics makes turn-based run-and-gun work with style… most of the time.