 "The Armchair Empire" said that "...[playing the] game has been the most fun I’ve had in playing an RTS since Dungeon Keeper 2 and ".The review site rated the game 8.9/10.PC Gamer US described the game as "welcome on my computer for a long time to come", in particular praising the non-linear campaign and the sheer scope of the game, awarding it 90%.