Summary

Release Year: 2006
Genres: Real Time Strategy (RTS), Strategy
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
Developers: Petroglyph Games
Publishers: LucasArts

Star Wars: Empire at War – Forces of Corruption (2006)

Overview

Star Wars: Empire at War – Forces of Corruption is a real-time strategy (RTS) game developed by Petroglyph Games and published by LucasArts. It was released for Microsoft Windows in October 2006. The game is an expansion pack for Star Wars: Empire at War, and it introduces a new faction, the Zann Consortium, as well as new units, planets, and gameplay mechanics.

The Zann Consortium is a criminal organization led by Tyber Zann. The Consortium is based on the planet Nal Hutta, and it controls a number of other planets in the Outer Rim. The Zann Consortium is not aligned with either the Galactic Republic or the Confederacy of Independent Systems. Instead, it seeks to profit from the chaos of the Clone Wars.

Gameplay

Forces of Corruption introduces a number of new gameplay mechanics to Empire at War. These mechanics include:

Corruption: The Zann Consortium can use corruption to weaken enemy units and structures. Corruption can be spread through a variety of means, including bribery, kidnapping, and racketeering.
Piracy: The Zann Consortium can use piracy to steal resources from enemy planets. Piracy can be carried out by building pirate bases on enemy planets.
Kidnapping: The Zann Consortium can kidnap enemy heroes and use them to ransom or extort money. Kidnapping can be carried out by using special units called kidnappers.
Racketeering: The Zann Consortium can use racketeering to extort money from enemy planets. Racketeering can be carried out by building racketeering bases on enemy planets.

In addition to these new mechanics, Forces of Corruption also introduces a number of new units, planets, and heroes. These include:

Units: The Zann Consortium has access to a variety of new units, including the Shadow Trooper, the Trandosian Slaver, and the Hutt Cartel Enforcer.
Planets: Forces of Corruption introduces a number of new planets, including Nal Hutta, Tatooine, and Ryloth.
Heroes: Forces of Corruption introduces a number of new heroes, including Tyber Zann, Jabba the Hutt, and Darth Maul.

Reception

Forces of Corruption received generally positive reviews from critics. The game was praised for its new gameplay mechanics, its new units, planets, and heroes, and its faithfulness to the Star Wars universe. However, the game was also criticized for its short campaign and its lack of innovation.

Overall

Forces of Corruption is a solid expansion pack for Empire at War. The game introduces a number of new gameplay mechanics, units, planets, and heroes that add depth and variety to the game. However, the game’s short campaign and lack of innovation may disappoint some players.

Score: 8/10

Detailed Review

Gameplay: 9/10

Forces of Corruption introduces a number of new gameplay mechanics that add depth and variety to the game. These mechanics include corruption, piracy, kidnapping, and racketeering. These mechanics allow players to use new strategies to defeat their enemies.

In addition to these new mechanics, Forces of Corruption also introduces a number of new units, planets, and heroes. These new additions give players more options to choose from when building their armies and conquering the galaxy.

Graphics: 8/10

The graphics in Forces of Corruption are good, but not great. The game’s models and textures are detailed, but the game’s environments are somewhat bland. The game also suffers from some occasional slowdown.

Sound: 9/10

The sound in Forces of Corruption is excellent. The game’s music is stirring and epic, and the sound effects are realistic and immersive. The game’s voice acting is also top-notch.

Story: 7/10

The story in Forces of Corruption is not as strong as the story in Empire at War. The game’s campaign is short and somewhat predictable. However, the game’s characters are well-developed and the game’s dialogue is well-written.

Replay Value: 8/10

Forces of Corruption has a high replay value. The game’s campaign is short, but the game’s skirmish mode offers a lot of replayability. The game also has a number of different difficulty levels, so players can challenge themselves as they get better at the game.

Overall: 8/10