Earth 2140 Review Summary

Last updated: 2026-11-10
Review summary
  • Top-class classic RTS gameplay
  • Engaging and fun to play
  • Excellent soundtrack throughout
  • Diverse units and factions
  • Broken enemy AI throughout
  • Missing tutorial leaves players lost
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Categories

Real-time StrategyBase BuildingResource ManagementCampaign ModeClassic RTSSci-fi

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Sample precision
Helpful reviews
82%
Unhelpful reviews
18%
Protest reviews
0%
Positive points
408
Negative points
607
Gameplay points
416
Perf. points
28
Rec. points
172
Misc points
324
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Top-class classic RTS
Description
Reviewers widely praise the game as a top-tier RTS from its golden era, describing it as classic, satisfying, and all-around awesome for its time.
Importance
23%
Engaging and fun gameplay
Description
Reviewers find the game engaging, interesting, and fun to play, with many still enjoying occasional rounds.
Importance
17%
Great for its era
Description
The game is repeatedly called a fantastic classic back in the day, with graphics and setting nice for their time.
Importance
16%
Ages well, still playable
Description
Many note the gameplay holds up after many years, retaining its original charm and remaining a classic worth recommending.
Importance
16%
Excellent soundtrack
Description
The BGM and OST are consistently praised, with a mix of calm and energetic tracks; the intro music is also well done.
Importance
15%
Graphics hold up well
Description
Graphics are considered decent for 1997 and hold up nicely; the HD version supports much higher resolutions.
Importance
15%
Strong nostalgia factor
Description
Reviewers repeatedly mention childhood memories and a nostalgic feel, recommending the game to those seeking a nostalgia gem.
Importance
14%
Diverse units and factions
Description
The game offers a large variety of unit types, and its two factions are well differentiated beyond visuals, each with distinct units and weaponry.
Importance
13%
Solid Command & Conquer clone
Description
Reviewers describe it as a decent early Command & Conquer clone with its own setting and story.
Importance
7%
Includes two expansion packs
Description
The package includes both Mission Pack expansion sets, adding extra content.
Importance
7%
Original is a beloved gem
Description
The original game is fondly remembered as fun, amazing, and a wonderful classic.
Importance
7%
In-game encyclopedia adds atmosphere
Description
A detailed in-game encyclopedia about units and buildings enhances the game's atmosphere.
Importance
5%
Fully in Russian
Description
All text, including missions, is in Russian, which may limit accessibility for non-Russian speakers.
Importance
4%
Overall good game
Description
Multiple reviewers simply conclude the game is good overall.
Importance
4%