Net Storm only had internet multiplayer in a time when internet multiplayer was very unknown. It is, to me, hands down the most skill involved RTS ever created - requiring both clever maneuvering and fast, correct reactions.
It's a shame it didn't take off more than it did. A re-release with better graphics would likely do very well in current competitive RTS game circles, though. Well as long as it had sufficient marketing and very good tutorials. Free to play with in-game purchases for different tower skins would probably be the way to go...
There is a re-make underway and has been for about two years now [1]. They are making fair progress and I like the graphics. I think their main mistake may be not going for a brower-based version, then again, if the Net Storm legacy lives on, who am I to complain? Also, not sure about the licensing, there were indications of them being closed source a few years ago but I have been unable to find anything explicit, given what happened to the original Net Storm I hope the same mistake will not be repeated.
It's a shame it didn't take off more than it did. A re-release with better graphics would likely do very well in current competitive RTS game circles, though. Well as long as it had sufficient marketing and very good tutorials. Free to play with in-game purchases for different tower skins would probably be the way to go...