Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance

I would never expect such a great strategy in the Terminator world. It's gorgeous! Strategic, Tactical, and even RPG element. Definitely must be played!

Terminator Dark Fate Defiance is a surprisingly strong entry in the real-time tactics space. It rewards smart positioning, use of cover, and flanking, making each encounter feel meaningful and earned. The game doesn’t let you win with sheer numbers; you need to outthink the enemy. Terrain and line of sight actually matter here, which adds a welcome layer of depth to every engagement. Resource and unit management are handled well, keeping the pressure on without becoming frustrating. The suppression and morale systems are a great touch, shifting the tide of battle based on how effectively you control the battlefield. Enemy AI reacts intelligently, forcing you to stay sharp and adapt your tactics on the fly. Missions are well designed, often presenting multiple ways to approach an objective depending on your playstyle. The interface is clean and easy to navigate, which helps keep the focus on strategy rather than micromanagement. Overall, it’s a rewarding experience for anyone who enjoys thoughtful, grounded tactical combat.

I lost interest in the franchise after T2, but this was a pleasant surprise. Swap out Legion for Skynet and this would be gold, but maybe that's just my age. It doesn’t dwell too much on the Dark Fate timeline, which helps. The gameplay is tough and unforgiving, like everyone says on here, expect to save and reload often. That said, it’s engaging, strategic, and rewarding. Would I buy it again? Absolutely. I just hope they finish the story in a follow-up game.

it keeps me on my toes unlike some of the other RTS game ive played, it also factors in fuel and ammo.

Very good game for dedicated Terminator franchise fans. Not only does it build a hopeless environment for humanity, but it does a great job building characters and upon the world James Cameron has for Dark Fate. Gameplay itself feels great, especially when you start to overwhelm your enemy.

Great game. Fantastic mechanics, great passion in it. Building an army, adventuring, salvaging and customizing. Wish there were more games made like this. The game does however have sharp edges and fiddly bits. Could use more play-testing to avoid player confusion in missions. Spelling mistakes. Still a must-play if one likes fiddly RTS games. Not so good if your eyes glaze over at the thought of learning how supplies and trailers work and carefully sculpting your army, and re-doing a level every now and then because the objectives were poorly laid out and you missed something. There's no RTS exactly like it I can think of (if there is I want to play it.) At times it reminds me of playing the first warhammer RTS, as well as DoWII, WARNO, World in Conflict, and some other ones.

Blowing up robots and cartel dudes with your post apocalyptic mad max reclamation caravan then adding their equipment to said caravan is supremely badass. Each level gives you opportunities to augment and upgrade your force and the game gives a surprising amount of choices for an RTS. Thoroughly enjoyed and want to see more games like this in the future.

almost perfect.this amazing game is detailed,fun,and most of all big explosions.The only problem later on in the game is the micro management and,the relatively,short missions,but to be fair you can spend up to (and i did) 3-5 hours on most of the missions.I do believe that this is one of the best strategy games out there and not because of the fine tuning (there really isn't much) ,but the surviving by looting.In the end though i had plenty of time on this game and wished i took my time playing it more than i did.Finally though my thoughts on the game is not for the people that want the perfect,smooth,and fast paced game, but ones that want a challenge or just to play with lots of fun guns, A worthy buy.

I love the game. It has come a long way since the demo. So happy i gave it another try. please add more to this game. also can you add in a conquest mode to fight across all the states map. keep up the great work.

Your units will barely listen to your orders. Half of the time they will just stop in the open when running for cover.

If you are into RTS games with grueling combat and uneven odds, welcome to the resistance ;)

if you want a game to rage from more than you will from Escape from Tarkov, play this game. hven you set youre unit to attack it end up by not attacking and start marching to the enemy and being blown up the other part is the enemy eighter human or machines have a 90% hit rate on the first shot and yours is 10% even even when grabbing their belt buckles they miss, atleast mine does (hell they will shot at the ground and still miss and hit them selfs instead, even stormtroopers have better aim then them!). i play on the hardest dif always no matter the game, and i wish i could recomend this game but this is so bad that i even get a headache for playing it sometimes. if they could make the fighting be a 2 way street not a 1 way, and make the units DO what you have commanded it wuld be perfect. but as it is now its not a good game!

Great game! 9/10 the only really interesting and innovative rts that nails the landing ive played in the last few years. way better than steel division or warno. please add workshop support, paradox games have a great following because they have a strong ties with the modding community. thank you!

is fun many different choices to make not enough time

I need rogue-like modeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee, ITS RIGHT THEREE!!!! HOW CAN YOU NOT SEE ITS POTENTIAL?

Nice Game.

because its awsome

great game

I hate the campaign though

makes you use your brain every missin

cool RTS game

A awesome RTS with a good story.

WORTH

excellent rts

Good