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Maelstrom: The Battle for Earth Begins

Maelstrom: The Battle for Earth Begins
Steam Deck Unsupported Windows ESRB · Teen
Mixed · 66% of 135
DeveloperKDV Games
Metacritic 58
Price verdict · US
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Player reviews 66% positive of 135
Metacritic 58
Quality score 64/100

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In the space of fifty years, Earth changed from a planet on cusp of a challenging future to a world a breath away from lifelessness and plunged into an apocalyptic time of ecological disaster, global warfare and the meltdown of human civilization. This is the time of the Maelstrom.

In the space of fifty years, Earth changed from a planet on cusp of a challenging future to a world a breath away from lifelessness and plunged into an apocalyptic time of ecological disaster, global warfare and the meltdown of human civilization. This is the time of the Maelstrom. In this ravaged world, the planet's dwindling resources have divided what remains of mankind in two: the urban freedom fighting 'Remnants' and the technologically advanced 'Ascension'. Now they must wage war against a new threat, the invasion of a savage alien race, the Hai-Genti, and each other in a desperate struggle for supremacy and survival. Through the game's missions, take command from different viewpoints and employ faction-specific tactics and weaponry to achieve your objectives. Complete with the ability to terraform landscapes and transform units, Maelstrom provides gamers with the power to harness the forces of nature in the most frantic, destructive, action-packed RTS game yet.
  • A stunning mix of action-packed RTS missions set in a totally destructible and immaculately realised environment.
  • A devastated future Earth becomes the battleground as a divided human race fights for survival against alien invaders.
  • Through the game, players control each of the game's three factions - the Remnants, Ascension and the alien Hai-Genti - each with unique identities, strengths and tactics.
  • Modify the terrain and use the elements as a strategic weapon. Create valleys, carve out lakes, freeze water, melt ice, create tornadoes and even control the wind.
  • Characters grow experience and level up with new abilities as you progress through the game.

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135 people have reviewed Maelstrom: The Battle for Earth Begins. 66% are positive. Steam calls that Mixed. ESRB rates it Teen, flagged for Alcohol Reference, Blood and Gore, Mild Language, Violence.

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Is Maelstrom: The Battle for Earth Begins worth playing?
135 people have reviewed Maelstrom: The Battle for Earth Begins. 66% are positive. Steam calls that Mixed.
What age rating does Maelstrom: The Battle for Earth Begins have?
Maelstrom: The Battle for Earth Begins is rated ESRB Teen. The ESRB rating flags Alcohol Reference, Blood and Gore, Mild Language, Violence.
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Metacritic 58
Steam reviews Mixed · 66%
66% positive of 135
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Tech
Steam DeckUnsupported
SteamOSNot supported
Requirements
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Minimum
Minimum:
  • Supported OS: Windows XP
  • Processor: Pentium 4 2.4 GHz or Athlon XP 2400+
  • Memory: 512 MB
  • Graphics: Supported 64Mb Graphics Card
  • DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c
  • Sound: DirectX 9.0c-compliant sound card
  • Hard Drive: 4.5 GB free hard disk space
  • Supported Graphics Cards: ATi Radeon 9200, 9500, 9600, 9700, 9800, X700, X850, X1300, X1600, X1800, X1900, X1950
    nVidia GeForce 4 (not MX), FX 5200, 5600, 5700, 5800, 5900, 5950, 6800, 7800, 7900, 7950
    Not compatible with all integrated sound/graphics solutions (inc. Laptops).
Recommended
Recommended:
  • Supported OS: Windows XP
  • Processor: Pentium 4 at 3.0 GHz or Athlon XP 2800+
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce 7800 or Radeon X1800
  • DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c
  • Sound: DirectX 9.0c-compliant sound card
  • Hard Drive: 4.5 GB free hard disk space
  • Supported Graphics Cards: ATi Radeon 9200, 9500, 9600, 9700, 9800, X700, X850, X1300, X1600, X1800, X1900, X1950
    nVidia GeForce 4 (not MX), FX 5200, 5600, 5700, 5800, 5900, 5950, 6800, 7800, 7900, 7950
    Not compatible with all integrated sound/graphics solutions (inc. Laptops).
Facts
DeveloperKDV Games
PublisherCodemasters, Electronic Arts
GenresStrategy
ModesSingle-player
Steam features
Family Sharing
Ratings
ESRBTeen

Alcohol Reference, Blood and Gore, Mild Language, Violence

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