Iron Warriors: T-72 Tank Command (PC)

Gameplay: 5
Presentation: 6
Value: 5
Mainstream Appeal: 4

Conclusion
Games like IL-2, MS Flight Sim and Silent Hunter III have shown that you can bring thoroughly convincing, visually attractive and widely popular simulations to the market. While it does have some merits, a mediocre effort like Iron Warriors only serves to reinforce the misconceptions about the genre. Insufficient documentation, an unreliable engine and some obvious gaffs in terms of realism make Iron Warriors a hard sell for the sim fans out there and an unwelcoming introduction for players who are looking to broaden their interests.

Score details
Presentation (5.5/10)
Doesn't take itself seriously enough for most sim fans to enjoy it. The tutorial and manual aren't complete.
Graphics (7/10)
Some nice touches but, like the T-72 itself, it comes from an older generation.
Sound (7.5/10)
Thick, chunky battlefield sounds and some reasonably convincing, if repetitive, voicework.
Gameplay (6/10)
The basic mechanics are sound but it's figuring out the interface that's the real challenge.
Lasting Appeal (6.5/10)
It has a nice range of missions and a mission editor but multiplayer isn't really an option.