Consistent with past performance, Gameloft has once again come up with a winning title in their new game – Rogue Planet, a detailed and extremely challenging turn-based strategy game with an interactive storyline and a futuristic theme.
In 2035, the ship Nimah speeds back to Earth after years of space travel and technology development, but along the way it is hit and makes an emergency landing to discover that it has arrived somewhere near Mexico. Given that your entire database is destroyed and your ship stranded with little in the way of resources, you are commanded to explore the surroundings, and defend against any enemies you might encounter.
To start off your quest, you’ll find it useful to browse through the help menu, which instructs you on basic attacks, movement, terrain and weather effects, and special functions of certain units, among other things. The game controls are responsive and quite instinctive, so it should be fairly easy to figure out how to move around and perform commands.
At the start of the game, you’ll only need to send your units to capture several villages – these are abandoned and post no threat. As the story progresses, however, your missions get a lot more complicated and will require tactical skill and a great deal of planning before execution. You’ll need to harness resources to build units, defend against machine opponents, and take over cities, among other things. The entire game hinges on where and when you deploy your army and what you tell them to do. Most units can be ordered to attack, rest, move, and commit suicide, while special units can repair, heal, transport, refuel, and bomb – depending on its function. Think out a strategy and make every round count, using a variety of elements such as terrain and positioning to your advantage.
During the game, members of your ship will occasionally give you tips about how to approach your enemies. These include quick guides on opponents’ strengths and weaknesses against your units. Keep this information in mind and integrate it into your scheme to maximize the damage you do and keep more vulnerable forces safe.
Rogue Planet offers an almost endless amount of gameplay with several game modes and a high replay value. Plot your way through 19 challenging levels in story mode, unlock stages and discover 15 new maps in quick play mode, and go head to head with a friend over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi in multiplayer mode. All this is enhanced by an intense soundtrack and excellent sound effect as well as polished graphics and animations.
If you enjoy hardcore gaming, you should really look into this game. Not only is there no undo button, most missions take time to complete, effectively forcing you to think everything through before taking action. Up to the challenge? Grab a copy now to prove your strategic skills and win the war for planet earth!
Overall impression
★★★★★★★★★★
Value for your money
★★★★★★★★★★
Category: Games
Type: Real-Time Strategy
Cost: 4.99
Rating: 9+Current iTunes Reviews: 75 ratings, 4 1/2 stars
Description:
Plunge into this unique turn-based strategy game set in a futurist world. Take command of unbelievable battles in Solo and Multiplayer modes!
- A BREATHTAKING STORY MODE: Discover the story through numerous cutscenes. Complete 19 campaign missions to defeat the machines and take back Earth!
- GET READY FOR ENDLESS FUN! Quick Play mode features 34 maps: 19 from Story mode, and 15 new ones playable with 2 different armies and 3 difficulty levels.
- MULTIPLAYER MODE: Face your friend’s army via local Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connection (online multiplayer via Wi-Fi or 3G coming soon in the next update).
- REALISTIC ENVIRONMENTS AND ANIMATIONS: Sci-fi visuals and 3D backgrounds provide maximum immersion in the game.
- OPTIMIZED GAMEPLAY: Touch the screen to select your units, zoom-in or rotate the game field.
- A LIVELY SOUNDTRACK for a unique feeling of intensity: Epic themes, shouting soldiers and mechanical sound effects give life to your army!
