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Graphically the game is pleasing to the eye. Units are clear and large on the background making them easily recognizable which is nice. Weapon ranges rarely exceed the area visible on the map making combat easy to direct and control. The backgrounds are well done, almost to the quality of the ones done for Total Annihilation. Lastly the interface is simple and neatly laid out for easy access.

The audio effects of Extreme Tactics leave something to be desired. Weapons and explosions are pretty generic. The music is adequate but nothing to write home about. The audio could really use some beefing up, it tends to be very uninspiring and do little to affect the mood of the game.

On a positive note however, two things stand out about the game. There is no bloodshed in the game. No people are killed and no creatures are harmed. Combat is carried out by robots who smash each other to bits but there is no blood to splatter. This makes Extreme Tactics a better choice for young gamers than some of the more "mature" tittles. The second saving grace for Extreme Tactics is the ability to customize and design your own units. Even better than that if a design isn't working right rather than recycle the whole unit and build a new one, you can send it back to the shop for some adjustments.