Battlestations: Midway
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| Developer(s) | Eidos Studios Hungary, Robosoft Technologies - Mac version |
| Publisher(s) | Eidos Interactive, Feral Interactive - Mac version |
| Series | Battlestations series |
| Platform(s) | Xbox 360, PC (Windows), Mac |
| Release date | January 30, 2007 |
| Genre(s) | Action, Real-time tactics, |
| Mode(s) | Single player, Multiplayer |
| Rating(s) | ESRB: T (Teen) |
| Media | DVD-DL Steam |
| System requirements | Windows XP, Windows Vista
2.0 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon XP 1800+ 512 MB RAM nVidia GeForce4 series (not including MX cards) or ATi Radeon 9000 (1.1 pixelshader compatible) DirectX 9 compatible sound card Broadband Internet connection required DirectX 9.0c (included) |
Battlestations: Midway is a video game developed by Eidos Studios Hungary and released on January 30, 2007 for the Xbox 360 and the PC. The Mac version of this game was developed by Robosoft Technologies, based out of India and Published by Feral Interactive.
Set in the Pacific during World War II, it's a peculiar hybrid of action and real-time tactics as the player can both command his fleet assets and assume control of any one of them at will. The single player campaign is a series of missions from Pearl Harbor to the Battle of Midway, from a single patrol boat to a carrier battle group.
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[edit] Gameplay
In either the single player or multiplayer game you can start with a ship, submarine, aircraft, shipyard, airfield or a combination of any of them. You can switch between your allocated or built units in order to complete objectives. Each unit also has its own unique features and controls. For example, using a carrier, shipyard or airfield, players can release carrier aircraft, ships, or land-based aircraft respectively. These units can then be used to engage in naval battles, undersea actions or dogfights and bombing runs.
Players are encouraged to work together online. In multiplayer, each player controls a different group of units. One example would be the map "Battle of Samar." The Japanese are to destroy the Allied Carriers, while the Allies have to sink the Japanese battleship Yamato. The Yamato is capable of sustaining dozens of torpedoes, dive bombs, and direct shell hits due to its heavy armor. However, the Allies have two battleships and carriers, the Japanese only have one. Therefore, the Allies are forced to attack the Yamato together, while trying to maintain air superiority. However, the Yamato cannot fend off all the American planes by itself, therefore requiring other players on the Japanese team to support with their lighter Fubukis and Heavy Cruisers.
[edit] Single player challenges
Battlestations: Midway offers several challenge levels where the player's skills are tested.
Ship Challenges
- "Strike on the Monster" - February 28, 1941
- "Battle of the Java Sea" - March 1, 1942
- "Hunt for the Cruiser" - June 11, 1942
- "Might of Yamato" - July 19, 1942
The DLC (Downloadable Content) Adds:
- "Raid on Truk" - February 16, 1944
Plane Challenges
- "Shortage of Reinforcements" - December 9, 1941
- "Saving Tulagi" - May 4, 1942
- "Attack on Force Z" - December 10, 1941
Submarine Challenges
- "Crucial Cargo" - January 12, 1942
- "Periscopes Threatening" - February 17, 1942
- "Coup de Grace" - May 27, 1942
[edit] Multiplayer
Battlestations: Midway supports multiplayer matches of up to eight players. Matches are team-based, beginning with each player choosing either an Allied or a Japanese starting base from a list of preset slots in the lobby. Each slot has its own unique unit or building allocation.
[edit] Demo
A multiplayer demo was released on the Xbox Live Marketplace on January 18, 2007. The PC demo was released on January 26, 2007. Both demos contain the multiplayer map Battle of Solomon Islands, which supports up to 8 players.
It should be noted that the PC demo works only for LAN play. Players will disconnect frequently when attempting to play via the internet. Xbox 360 demo works fine.
[edit] Downloadable content
Eidos released the "Iowa Mission Pack" on the Xbox Live Marketplace. This update includes several new ship models, as well as the "Raid on Truk" ship challenge and the "Battle of Sibuyan Sea" multiplayer map. A patch was released for the PC version.
[edit] Reception
- 1UP: 7/10
- IGN: 8.5/10
- 360 Gamer Magazine UK: 8/10
- PC Gamer Magazine UK: 74%
- Gamespot: 7.9/10
- X-play: 3/5
The Xbox 360 version scores 73% on Metacritic based on 33 reviews, the PC version scores 75% based on 11 reviews.
[edit] Sequel
On February 28th, Eidos Interactive has announced Battlestations: Pacific for PC and Xbox 360[1]. This sequel will take place right after Battlestations: Midway and will have twice as many missions than the game before. It will also include 21 new units and add the ability to command troops to fight on the islands, though you do not control any individual land unit.[2]
On May 15th, 2008, Feral Interactive has announced Battlestations: Midway for Mac[3].
This game was developed for the Mac by Robosoft Technologies and will be released on 27th June, 2008
