May 1999 Volume 80 Number 5 "serving the protectors"
Console Games
By Phil White

GLOBAL DOMINATION

Global Domination is an arcade strategy game that throws you headfirst into the grim business of war. There are no tanks or plastic soldiers in this game - just missile silos, naval task forces and elite commando units.

As a special agent for ULTRA (Universal Tactical Response Agency), you take control of covert military campaigns. Managing your allies’ war machine, you must protect territories, defeat dictators and defend against sinister forces. Your mission is to use any means necessary to eliminate rival empires. This may include pounding other neutral countries into submission to make them fight for you.

Unlike the Command and Conquer range of games, there are no long-term strategies to develop before entering into conflict. Global Domination supplies you with all your armies and weapons prior to commencing each mission, which effectively means the decisions you make are short-term and tactical.

While the game is specifically configured for the PlayStation controller, additional mouse control is a huge advantage, especially when trying to lob missiles accurately when playing at speed - a most frustrating and difficult game-task.

Global Domination is an excellent alternative to the usual Command and Conquer clones currently available, but not everyone will enjoy it. Those who like games with classy on-screen visuals may be disappointed. The visuals in Global Domination are far more functional than flash. This new release is available now at an RRP of $79.95.