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Act of War: Direct Action

Act of War: Direct Action

?Mar 15, 2005?

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6

12 hrs

Main Story

13 hrs

Story + Sides

13 hrs

Everything

12 hrs

All Styles

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Act of War: Direct Action

8.5

great

Official IGN Review

Summary

Ripped from today's headlines, ACT OF WAR: DIRECT ACTION is a frightening tale of suspense, international intrigue and geopolitical military conflict. This real-time strategy experience puts you squarely in control of counterterrorist forces and delivers a first look at tomorrow's war.

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Language, Violence, Blood

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Mar 15, 2005

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Act of War: Direct Action News

THQ Nordic Acquires Alone in the Dark, Act of War

THQ Nordic Acquires Alone in the Dark, Act of War

Sep 19, 2018 - Both properties come from Atari.

Act of War: Direct Action PC Games Review - Video Review

Act of War: Direct Action PC Games Review - Video Review

Act of War: Direct to Stores

Act of War: Direct to Stores

Mar 15, 2005 - The near-future political RTS is deployed to retail.

Act of War: Direct Action

Act of War: Direct Action

Mar 15, 2005 - It's rather nifty.

Act of War Dev Diary

Act of War Dev Diary

Feb 26, 2005 - Alexis LeDressay opens a bottle of champagne.

Act of War Dev Diary

Act of War Dev Diary

Feb 3, 2005 - The dev's co-founder gives us an insider's peek.

Act of War Gets Acts of Talent

Act of War Gets Acts of Talent

Jan 14, 2005 - A best-selling writer and professional film crew are on-board.

Atari's <i>Act of War</i>

Atari's <i>Act of War</i>

Dec 23, 2004 - The film within the game.

Act of War Preview

Act of War Preview

Dec 10, 2004 - We get a new look at one of next year's first real-time strategy games.

Act of War: Direct Action PC Games Trailer - Act of War trailer

Act of War: Direct Action PC Games Trailer - Act of War trailer

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