Hooded Horse announces
Mars Tactics, a turn-based strategy game coming
to Steam
by way of the red planet next year. This will feature team-based combat between
asymmetrical teams. The
Announcement Trailer shows off gameplay and 3D pixel graphics. Here's more
on the concept, as Mars once again turns out to be the frontline of
interplanetary labor relations:
Mars Tactics combines turn-based tactical
gameplay with large-scale strategy across a detailed map of Mars. Choose one of
two asymmetric factions – Capital or Labor – and lead soldiers that grow and
learn dynamically from what happens to them in each battle. Vehicles, air
strikes, and artillery all allow you to reshape the destructible buildings and
environment of each battlefield.
In the battle of Capital vs Labor, who will you choose? The Mellon Corporation –
Capital – monopolizes the mining of a new rare element with the potential to
solve all of Earth’s energy needs. But the workers on Mars – Labor – are exposed
to deadly mining conditions and cut off from all regulatory protection they
might have enjoyed while on Earth. Will you lead Labor in the rise from a small
band of desperate workers scrounging for ammunition and supplies, or accept
charge of the vast resources and powerful starting position of Capital (but be
forever beholden to the relentless demands of your shareholders on
Earth)?