Act of War: Direct Action looks superb to any RTS game I've played to date. Although there isn't much new in the game is does feel and look like an upgrade to other similar games such as Ground Control 2 or C&C Generals.
Graphics=9.5 (Sometimes big fires hinder your veiw)
Control= 8 (Tanks and other vehicles have a hard time manuvering around obsicales leaving your infantry troops fending for themselves at times).
Gameplay=9 (Its much like Ground control 2 where you can hide troops in buildings, only the game is bigger and brighter).
Sound=8 (no complaints, I just disable the annoying music, as with most every other game.)
Overall= 8.5 (Its the best of its kind to date but be prepared for over a 6.2 GB install, WOW!)