Relic Entertainment, renowned for their work on Company of Heroes, is set to launch a new, smaller-scale turn-based strategy game titled Earth vs. Mars this Summer on PC via Steam. In this exciting new title, players will step into the shoes of Earth's defenders, tasked with repelling a Martian invasion using the innovative Splice-O-Tron to create unique "bizarre and powerful creature-human hybrids." Imagine commanding forces like the Squirrel-Cow, Human-Rhino, and Cheetah-Fly in your battle against the extraterrestrial threat. The gameplay draws inspiration from the beloved Nintendo DS classic, Advance Wars, promising a strategic experience that's both familiar and fresh.
According to Relic, "For decades, Martians have been secretly visiting Earth, abducting humans and animals to harvest their atomic essence. Now, they’ve returned with a full-scale invasion, and it’s up to a ragtag group of commanders to lead Earth’s resistance." Players will take charge of Earth's military, facing off against advanced Martian technology including saucers, grav-tanks, and elite alien warriors in a gripping fight for survival.
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Earth vs. Mars offers a comprehensive gaming experience with a 30+ mission single-player campaign, online multiplayer where you can choose to play as either Earth or Mars, a VS Mode to test your skills against the game's AI, and a map editor for those who love to customize their gameplay.
“We are excited to bring a Relic Twist to the Advance Wars style of gameplay, infusing some Relic DNA, while harkening back to some of our earlier titles,” said Relic CEO Justin Dowdeswell. He further elaborated on Relic's new strategy, stating, “Relic Entertainment recently announced a new strategy: Alongside continuing to work on the traditional RTS titles that we’re known for, we’re also going to work on smaller Indie style games in order to explore new sub-genres, experiment, get our creative juices going, and release games more frequently.” If you're eager to dive into this unique blend of strategy and creativity, you can wishlist Earth vs. Mars on Steam now.
