I just replayed this after many nostalgia-drenched years away, and you know what? I expected to be disappointed, and walked away surprisingly entertained.

For a single player RTS, this game did a fair amount right - the setting was fun, the maps varied, and the unit grunts were entertaining, and creature building is still a grand old time. Sure it's not perfect, and the user experience is incredibly dated, but this one was surprisingly satisfying to go back to. In fact, I think even a modern RTS fan looking for something fun and unique could have a good time here.