Axis & Allies is an action game that allows players to direct the military and economic destiny of major world powers during WW2. Players confront strategic situations faced by top generals of the era and make critical decisions that determine the outcome of key WW2 battles and campaigns.

For history buffs

In ​​Axis & Allies, players can control one of five major world powers—the United States, England, Germany, the Soviet Union, or Japan. With features like unique unit organization, command of land/sea/air forces, dynamic fronts, and supply lines, the game offers an authentic strategic experience.

The concept of commanding armies across land, sea, and air during WW2 is appealing to history buffs, but the game's outdated graphics and clunky user interface seriously hamper the experience. The busy interface also makes managing units and resources tedious and frustrating.

Lacks looks but not depth

Despite outdated graphics and interface, Axis & Allies allows gamers to experience the complexity of directing armies across land, sea, and air during this era. For players willing to look past its shortcomings, the game offers a chance to change the course of the largest military conflict in modern history.