I felt that there were a few drawbacks to “Nuke War,” though. First, it takes a very long time to finally pummel your opponent. This isn't for the quick death matches between homework problems. Also, there were times I didn't want any graphics for the firing nukes part, and just wanted to see if I crushed my opponent. Finally, it took a little getting used to using the menus, so if you download “Nuke War,” take a little time to explore and read the directions or you will be lost!

Some points of the game were very fun and interesting, though. For example, a special system of espionage makes this game a real challenge, because even if you hit a target, your map doesn't show any changes! So, you may have just smashed their radar system, but you don't know until you use your spies to survey the land again. Also, this game walks a fine line of what's balanced or not, and for the most part the system is well done.