Grey Goo
Out of the ashes of war, a tentative truce emerges between the Humans, Beta and the Goo—but peace doesn’t last long. Ecosystem Nine finds itself thrust into turmoil once again with the arrival of a destructive, alien life form known as the Shroud. Grey Goo is a real-time strategy (RTS) game that combines classic strategy mechanics and a balanced combat system with an emphasis on large-scale decision-making. It puts you at the center of a tactical struggle for survival—and ultimately, control of Ecosystem 9. Take on the single-player campaign to command three factions: the Humans, masters of defensive architecture; the Beta, a proud, versatile alien race; and the Goo, an enigmatic, highly mobile life form. Or compete with any of the four multiplayer factions—including the disruptive, unpredictable Shroud.
Game Discussion
Steam User 10
I grew up on bread and Command & Conquer, seasoned with a bit of Starcraft and the Close Combat series on the side...
I've had this game in my library for a while and only now have I decided to try it.
The game itself looks good, various playable races, sci-fi setting and a fairly interesting plot.
Graphics and sound are very respectable.
So why am I not enthusiastic about it? Simple; I found a poor variety of units (very similar between the counterparts) and I find the production system a bit cumbersome for my tastes.
This meant that the game did not really catch on me.
IMHO
Steam User 8
One of the last great classic RTS games with an interesting campaign that plays around wth a ton of sci fi concepts.
The highly asymmetrical faction design means its not exactly balanced but i dont really care about that, each faction is fun and interesting in their own ways the only pity is that the devs seemed to have gone under not very long after the game's release only managing to put the campaign teased 4th faction and a minor campaign pack with no campaign content for the 4th faction.
Despite this game being something of a red headed stepchild of RTS, created at the start of the big RTS drought I love it for its ambition.
Steam User 4
There was never much of an online presence so multiplayer is out of the question unless you've got friends willing to buy in, but the campaigns are fun, worth picking up on discount
Steam User 3
solid old school RTS. not the biggest story line, but good.
mechanics are sound, three factions, different strategies. i wish there was a longer story line. im old these days, and want more casual play, so a calm easy mode campaign would do me good.
Steam User 5
Overall a decent RTS game the campaign is fun going through all the different factions and becoming familiar with their unique styles of play. The game does feel a bit slower than games like Age of Empires II or Supreme Commander. The factions are do feel a bit too restrictive with the Beta being the exception. I wouldn't recommend this game to beginners just because the slower gameplay requires a bit more deliberate actions to be taken in order for you to not fall too behind in the battles.
Steam User 2
I like it a lot so far. Almost done with the campain. It was a bit hard to get into at the first missions are a bit meh but thesotry is a big part of this game and is very interesting. Wish there was a bit more options to manage the goo production but lookng forward to fnishing it.
Steam User 6
Radiant Strider Trident Clasher Klaxon Overpowered
Forgotten Pretty Good Starcraft Xcom RTS Command and Conquer with unique Sci fi story Forgotten Gem and Game Really wish there were creep camps like Warcraft and Starcraft Don't think they Should Have named them Beta and Named the entire Game after one faction Reminds me of Halo Wars
Playing as the Grey Goo Really made me realize they are the Zerg the Mother Goo can run around the map and absorb anything dealing alot of damage to enemies by eating them move your base around the map
I suck at RTS btw except Total War