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Digital Gaming => Computer Gaming => Topic started by: Grim.Reaper on August 12, 2013, 07:44:56 PM

Title: Timelines: Assualt on America?
Post by: Grim.Reaper on August 12, 2013, 07:44:56 PM
You don't see this type of game all the time....not sure it interests me at all but something a little different maybe for others.  Scheduled for September release.

Link to screens page:
http://www.strategyfirst.com/blog/

Link to video:
http://strategyfirst.com/vodcast

TimeLines™ : Assault On America Features:
•   12 missions culminating in the battle for Washington D.C.
•   4 player co-op multiplayer: choose between 9 playable countries USA, UK, France, Russia, Japan, German, Hungary, Romania, and Czechoslovakia
•   Multiplayer modes include, Player versus Player and Player vs A.I.
•   Cross Platform multiplayer PC/Mac/LINUX
•   20 unit types per nation upgradeable for all infantry and vehicles (200 usable upgrades)Tanks, Trucks, Commander Vehicles, stationary guns, and much more
•   Defensive tactics include minefield planting, stationary turrets, and anti-tank assault
•   Airstrike capabilities for offensive special attacks
•   Learning AI that adjusts to the player's skill level
•   Delayed orders allowing for multiple commands to be followed in unison
•   Elevated terrains allowing for multiple strategic tactics
Title: Re: Timelines: Assualt on America?
Post by: hurryover on August 12, 2013, 07:48:32 PM
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on August 12, 2013, 07:44:56 PM
You don't see this type of game all the time....not sure it interests me at all but something a little different maybe for others.  Scheduled for September release.

Link to screens page:
http://www.strategyfirst.com/blog/

Link to video:
http://strategyfirst.com/vodcast

TimeLines™ : Assault On America Features:
•   12 missions culminating in the battle for Washington D.C.
•   4 player co-op multiplayer: choose between 9 playable countries USA, UK, France, Russia, Japan, German, Hungary, Romania, and Czechoslovakia
•   Multiplayer modes include, Player versus Player and Player vs A.I.
•   Cross Platform multiplayer PC/Mac/LINUX
•   20 unit types per nation upgradeable for all infantry and vehicles (200 usable upgrades)Tanks, Trucks, Commander Vehicles, stationary guns, and much more
•   Defensive tactics include minefield planting, stationary turrets, and anti-tank assault
•   Airstrike capabilities for offensive special attacks
•   Learning AI that adjusts to the player's skill level
•   Delayed orders allowing for multiple commands to be followed in unison
•   Elevated terrains allowing for multiple strategic tactics

Scary scenario. It's likely to happen though, if we keep sniffing around other people's junk.
Title: Re: Timelines: Assualt on America?
Post by: mikeck on August 12, 2013, 08:00:52 PM
Hmmm, not sure about the likelihood of the WW2 axis powers invading the US regardless of what we sniff. Don't think Japan is up for it right now!
Title: Re: Timelines: Assualt on America?
Post by: Staggerwing on August 12, 2013, 08:21:45 PM
Yeah, despite what pop culture may have to say, I don't doubt that the PTB in both the USA and Japan have a very clear 'enemy of my enemy' understanding. Especially these days...