YMMV / Act of War

• Adaptation Displacement: The game is probably far more better known than the Dale Brown book it's based on
• Narm Charm: The live action cutscenes. From the low production values, stilted acting, and edgy dialogue, it's easy to enjoy it as a B-movie thriller.
• Play the Game, Skip the Story: ...on the other hand, often times they drag on too long and leave the player nervous due to being too close to reality even almost 20 years later and contain little mission info. Skipping the live action cutscenes and going straight to the strategy gameplay can lead to a more enjoyable experience.
• Spiritual Adaptation: It's basically 24 as an RTS.