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Dai Senryaku VII: Modern Military Tactics
Shinobi
Previewed
01.31.2005
Publisher
Kemco Games
Developer
Kool Kizz Amusement Works
Format
1x DVD
Origin
Import / Domestic
Available
Now (Japan)
Feb. 15, 2005 (USA)
Exclusive
Yes
Difficulty
Adjustable
Dimensions
3D
View
Multi Tactical
Genre
War / Strategy
Player(s)
1-4
Options
Backup
Requires
n/a
Importable
n/a
01.31.2005
     > Remember Iron Storm for Sega Saturn?  Having spent countless hours trying to turn the tide of WWII, I sure do.  Well, that is the type of game you can expect in Dai Senryaku VII: Modern Military Tactics for Xbox.  This is a modern war/strategy game, released in Japan as Daisenryaku VII in 2003.  I'm actually amazed to no end that someone - Kemco - has even decided to localize this game, as we never seem to get this genre from Japan.  At any rate, something is better than nothing at all.

     > There are three playable modes -- Free Mode (which offers you 62 pre-made maps), Mapmaker/Map Editor (design your own map and then play it), and Mission Mode (which is packed with 26 levels in all).  Mission Mode is the single-player war, and is used to get your bearings and prepare for the two-player game (Free Mode).  Dai Senryaku VII is a turn-based war/strategy game layered with a plethora of vehicles, more than 800 real-world modern military vehicles -- ranging from dozens of subs, fighter planes, jeeps, tanks, ships, to carriers.  Play on the old-school grid system and watch your units go into battle with cut-scenes.

     > Dai Senryaku VII isn't for everyone.  Armchair generals and fans of the Shining Force series' strategic gameplay will probably gobble this up.  Sure this game doesn't echo real-world events, but nonetheless I'll be commanding forces in about two weeks...

First Impression
     > Put on your military cap and prepare for a strategic simulation that is seldomly seen in North American consoles.  Iron Storm is one of my favorite Sega Saturn games, and I've been yearning for an update for what seems like forever already.  I just hope that Kemco can deliver with Dai Senryaku VII on Xbox.  Kudos for making it with modern military hardware.
Potential
Overall: 8+
~ Shinobi ~
pictures courtesy of: gamespot.com

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