The Red Planet is at war. Lead either Capital’s corporate army or Labor’s worker revolutionaries and wage war across a vast strategic map, then assume direct control in turn-based tactical battles featuring artillery, vehicles, and fully-destructible environments.
RPG Gamers summaryMars Tactics, the new strategy game by Hooded Horse, provides a unique blend of turn-based tactical gameplay and large-scale strategic operations. Set on a wonderfully detailed map of Mars, the game immerses players in a planetary struggle between two factions: the Labor revolutionaries, often stretched thin on resources, and the wealthy Capital army controlled by shareholders.
Mars Tactics provides a fascinating look at warfare and geopolitical struggle. Players are tasked with not only developing effective battle strategies but also managing the workforce and resources that fuel their war effort—namely soldiers, scientists, and engineers—all of which grow dynamically from their experiences.
Two key features of the gameplay are Explosive Excavation and Tactical Destruction, both of which provide players with creative tactical options that encourage innovative problem-solving on the battlefield. Whether it is digging a trench with a grenade or blasting through a wall to create a new approach angle, Mars Tactics rewards tactical thinking and forward-planning.
Another defining aspect of the game is how it fosters a sense of personalized immersion through its system of individual squad leveling and equipment sharing. Fire and Movement aspects of gameplay allow players to further push tactical boundaries by using fear as a weapon and planning advantageous moves for their squad.
Each faction in the game offers unique mechanics, units, and starting equipment, introducing an element of asymmetry that elevates Mars Tactics beyond a simple battlefield simulation. Managing supply chains, resource hubs, and even taking prisoners of war for interrogation, builds up the strategic layer of the game.
Development of science and technology also plays a significant role in the game. Through careful management and coordination, players can establish bases, outposts, and supply chains that can operate both on the battlefield and across Mars.
Mars Tactics is more than just a collection of battlefield scenarios; it’s a war for the future of a planet. Whether you fight for the oppressive rule of Capital or the liberation of Labor, the choice and the challenge are yours. Only by leveraging every resource, every bit of terrain, and every advantage in your possession can you hope to claim victory in this Mars-wide power struggle. Considering the strategy game wheelhouse that Hooded Horse is known for, this is shaping up to be an intriguing new addition to their lineup.
