The single paragraph describing each faction doesn't cut it. A little more background, some leaders to go along with the factions, and more motivation would have been terrific. It can be a little confusing to figure out why the states like Washington, Oregon and Idaho are such good friends while suddenly turning a baleful eye on California, Nevada, the Dokotas and pretty much everyone else. The map of the United States itself is extraordinarily dull, offering no real incentive in terms of graphical interest or strategy. Aside from the opening cinematic and brief news update cut-scenes that detail the role Russia played in the recent anarchy, there's little to no real presentation to speak of. Making matters even more interesting, the European Union steps in with a "peace keeping force" that begins an effort to squelch the ambitions of the various new factions while securing a hand in the development of a new nation.
The fallout from the attack includes six separate parts of the country banding together in mutual pacts of protection (and aggression) to begin trying to put the country back together again through America's favorite pastime, violence. destroying the city and all forms of higher government. During the inauguration ceremony, a low yield nuclear weapon explodes in Washington D.C. After another election sham putting the same man back in power, all hell breaks loose. After a highly disputed election (sound familiar at all) one of the most unpopular presidents in memory takes control and begins pissing everyone off while domestic terrorism spreads like wildfire. And while tactical battles can actually be very good, the strategic map of the United States is severely underdeveloped.Ī premise like that found in Shattered Union is the breeding ground of epic stories and brilliant struggles. That particular point of such an easily identifiable subject is one of the coolest parts and biggest disappointments in the game as the presentation, while it starts good, never really gets off the ground. The way our own county is becoming so very divided about so many things within our borders and without, it's hard not to see the premise behind PopTop's turn-based strategy game Shattered Union as interesting, however far-fetched it really is.
The more we strive to cement our footing as the world's pre-eminent power, the more we put ourselves in the position to be viewed as the uncompromising bully. Looking at the face of the nation today, it's hard not to get a little bit nervous.
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