STARFRONT: COLLISION

 Call it a blatant copy or a homage, Gameloft definitely had Staroraft in mind when it created Starfront: Collision.

Commanding one of three races locked in combat, each vying for control of mysterious Xenodium crystals, you'll need cunning and quickness to excel in ihis mobile real-time strategy game. The 20 missions follow a narrated story complete with cut-scenes and details worthy of a console game.

Starfront does an excellent job at providing instant access to controls and status information, revealing menus as you need, freeing the screen tor impressive visuals. Touchscreens are made for RTS, and once you've learned to use mare than one finger, you' I be tapping your units around the maps With the greatest of ease. Unfortunately, Starfront is nof native

 to the iPad - a major oversight by Gameloft in my opinion. Gamepiay extends well beyond the extensive campaign. There are five different multiplayer maps for up to four-player battles either online or via Wi-Fi or bluetooth. Whatever mode you select, the action is intense and smooth even with dozens of units at play.

With no official Staroraft for iOS, Starfront is the next best thing. A rich storyline, intricate 3D visuals, an awesome interface make Starfront an RTS achievement