The year, as the title suggests, is 2150. The planet has descended into anarchy in which three factions survive: the Eurasian Dynasty (slightly Russian), the United Civilised States (typically well mannered) and the Lunar Corporation (predominantly feminine). Basically drawing on the Command & Conquer concept, Earth 2150 is a real-time strategy with a difference.The most noticeable feature of Earth 2150 is the 3D camera, which allows you to view the game from virtually any angle. Combine this with outstanding graphics and amazing attention to detail, you can't go far wrong. The environmental conditions, from rain and snow through the changes in light levels throughout the day, give Earth 2150 an edge on its contemporaries. Like most RTS games, getting familiar with the controls is paramount to your enjoyment. The tutorial provides a perfect platform from which to learn your new skills. But even at the very basic level, strategy is essential. Planning, control and execution are fundamental for tactical success in Earth 2150.Like the Command & Conquer series, Earth 2150 is seriously addictive and requires the time and patience to achieve the desired goals. Supporting multiplayer games (modem to modem, or Internet play), it comes with all the features you'd expect from an RTS game, plus that little bit extra. --Chris Hall