Trailer
Ambrosia Software
Introversion
Wikipedia
For months I have searched for a war time nuclear strategy game like this. The makers of Darwinia bring you DEFCON. In short - kill your enemy more than he kills you. Silos, bombers, fighter jets, tactical nukes - it has it all. And the game, in my opinion, is nothing short of fantastic. It isn't graphic intensive but it is very appealing. Definitely try at least the demo - I'm sure if this is your sort of thing you won't be disappointed.
Ambrosia Software
Introversion
Wikipedia
DEFCON is a real-time strategy game created by independent British game developer Introversion Software, developers of Darwinia and Uplink. The gameplay is reminiscent of the "big boards" that visually represented thermonuclear war in the films Dr. Strangelove, Fail-Safe, and especially WarGames.
DEFCON is a compelling online multiplayer strategy game based around the theme of global war. The game, inspired by the 1983 cult-classic WarGames, superbly evokes the tension, paranoia and suspicion surrounding the Cold War era.
The player assumes the role of a General hidden deep within an underground bunker, the mission being to successfully exterminate the enemy’s civilian population while at the same time disabling the enemy’s ability to retaliate. You'll need to form fast, tactical alliances - alliances that may at any moment break-down to become treacherous and very deadly betrayals.
Play against the computer, or even better, compete online against fellow Mac or Windows players for total world domination. Cleanse the world of Windows users by battling them online!
Start by launching battleships, subs, and bombers in order to decimate your opponent's defenses. Scramble together your alliances, but remember, only one can stand victorious.
Do you have what it takes to outsmart your opponent?
Can you handle the pressure of global thermonuclear war?
Remember - nobody wins. But maybe - just maybe - you can lose the least.
For months I have searched for a war time nuclear strategy game like this. The makers of Darwinia bring you DEFCON. In short - kill your enemy more than he kills you. Silos, bombers, fighter jets, tactical nukes - it has it all. And the game, in my opinion, is nothing short of fantastic. It isn't graphic intensive but it is very appealing. Definitely try at least the demo - I'm sure if this is your sort of thing you won't be disappointed.