World War III: Black Gold

Set in a near future where dwindling oil reserves fuel a global crisis, the game casts you as a commander in the conflict. Its three campaigns follow US, Russian, and Iraqi forces across 30 missions.

Build bases, secure oil, and deploy infantry, vehicles, aircraft, and defensive systems in real-time battles. The game offers two modes for different experience levels, as well as multiplayer for up to eight players over LAN or EarthNet.

Plan around limited ammunition and supply deliveries, research weapons through a technology tree, and use electronic warfare systems. You can reshape terrain, dig trenches and tunnels, and adapt tactics to day-night cycles and changing weather.

In the supplied reviews, players often enjoy the game as a classic, nostalgic RTS, especially when its battles demand more than simply building forces and attacking. Ammo limits, supply logistics, terrain changes, and weather or nighttime tactics are recurring points of appreciation. Some players also note that the game feels dated or has awkward controls and launch issues.