The difficulty is daunting, the missions feel like intricate puzzles, and the frustration factor is high. Still, nothing compares to the moment when you finally get it right. Overall, Commandos 2 Men of Courage Shines as one of the most addictive and compelling strategy titles of 2001.

If you're seeking a real-time strategy game that realistically portrays modern-day warfare, Real War stands out. It's arguably the top contender in its genre.

The high-speed supercars featured in the game feel lifeless, the courses seem entirely too convoluted, and the physics are unexciting. In the end it's all about the racing and nothing here is that compelling.

Zoo Tycoon revitalizes the management genre with fresh gameplay and solid graphics, making it an addictive treat for zoo and animal enthusiasts.

Consider Pacific Warriors Air Combat Action a no-fly zone. Solo missions drag, the campaign is a slog, and gameplay is choppy. Customization is a mess, handling is clunky, and graphics are dated. Steer clear.

Ski-Doo X-Team Racing is the icing on the cake! Cool graphics, phat sounds and excellent gameplay contribute to making this a winner a genre. Definitely recommended for those who like racing or stunt games.

This is the gold standard for expansion packs! It delivers heaps more of everything that made the original game so captivating, while injecting just the right amount of fresh, exciting content to keep you on your toes. Westwood has once again proven their deep understanding of what players truly crave. Is this the most incredible expansion ever crafted? Without a shadow of a doubt, the answer is a resounding YES!

It's unquestionably Microsoft Flight Simulator 2002's surprisingly glorious and massively modified visual presentation that makes this the finest civilian flight simulation ever to appear.

Honestly, I just didn't get the hype with Sid Meier's Civilization III. Spent hours staring at a pixelated map, moving little units around at a snail's pace. The interface felt clunky, and trying to figure out what all the different buildings and technologies did felt like deciphering ancient hieroglyphics. By the time something interesting finally happened, I was already bored out of my mind. Definitely not my idea of fun.

This WWII Real-time strategy hidden gem, Warcommander, drops you straight into the European theater. Command a fixed army through historically inspired scenarios with clear objectives and unique rules. It's an immersive and strategic experience for any WWII buff.

As a pretty solid Star Wars strategy game, Galactic Battlegrounds definitely has a winning game model, and if you love Star Wars and enjoy Real-time strategy games, look no further.

What makes this such a compelling feature is that you actually have different sets of units, heroes and buildings for each of the epochs, translating into over 200 different combat units, structures and era-appropriate historical heroes to command your armies. Empire Earth is the most comprehensive real-time strategy wargame ever produced.

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon's painfully outdated graphics, clunky controls, and overly slow, tedious gameplay make Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon the worst game of the year.

IL-2 Sturmovik is a bad experience from the start. Endless solo missions, a slog of a campaign, and choppy gameplay. Customization is a headache, handling is clunky, and the graphics are dated. Please avoid this game at any cost