Cannon Fodder (DOS) game - Abandonware DOS

Cannon Fodder, released by Sensible Software in 1993, is a military-themed action game that cleverly blends strategy with real-time tactics. Players control a small squad of soldiers through various missions, facing enemies and obstacles in a top-down perspective. The game's distinctive style is marked by its dark humor and satirical take on war, making it stand out in the gaming landscape. The gameplay involves leading the squad through diverse environments, executing strategic moves to complete objectives such as destroying enemy bases or rescuing hostages. Despite its seemingly simple mechanics, "Cannon Fodder" demands careful planning and quick reflexes, as players must manage limited resources and keep their soldiers alive.

Genres:

strategy, real-time tactics

released in:

1994

publisher:

Virgin Interactive

developer:

Sensible Software

designers:

Jon Hare, Chris Yates

themes:

military, humor

keywords:

team management

graphics:

multi-directional scroller, top down

Game modes:

single-player

NOT abandonware

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Platforms

DOS

Rating

4.12 / 5.00 (65 votes)

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Cannon Fodder review

PC Zone (1994): "It's a great game. It might seem similar in style to Syndicate, but it's considerably faster. Enemies (especially tanks and helicopters) have their own intelligence routines, and make life as hard as possible for you. The difficulty curve is just about perfect: you sweat and sweat over a level until you suss it, then get onto the next one which is a little bit harder. If you die, and have to re-do the previous level, it usually seems fairly easy after all. One of the later levels is called 'Running Out Of Ideas' - and they probably were by then - but if you make it that far, you'll feel you've had more than your money's worth."

More information on Cannon Fodder

Status: NOT abandonware
Input: keyboard, mouse
Distributed on: 3,5 floppy disk, cd-rom
Also published for: Amiga, Atari ST, Acorn Archimedes, 3DO, Atari Jaguar, Mega Drive, SNES, Game Boy Color
Abandonware DOS views: 13606

Awards won by Cannon Fodder:

Selected for 1001 Video Games You Must Play Before You Die.

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