Force 21

Description

Force 21, released in 1998 for the Windows platform, is a real-time strategy game developed by Red Storm Entertainment. It represented a major step for the gaming industry as it introduced a new way of real-time combat and interesting elements of political tactics.

The player finds himself in the position of commander over military units from all over the world, which he must deploy against an international terrorist organization known as the Shadowkeeper. This organization is spreading across the globe and threatening world peace. It's up to the player to lead his troops and send Shadowkeeper back to its dark chambers.

The first thing that struck me about Force 21 was its graphics. Even though it was a game from 1998, the graphics were still very good and playable. The environmental details were well done and the overall feel of the game was realistic. It was also interesting to watch the movement of the units, which was fluid and natural.

The biggest strength of the game is its gameplay. The player has the option to choose from a variety of units that have different characteristics and skills. Each unit has its own special strategic role and it is important to choose and tactician carefully. For example, you can send helicopters onto the battlefield to destroy enemy units from above, while your tanks will advance on the ground. It's also possible to upgrade the characteristics of units, which adds another dimension and strategic element to the game.

The political tactics of the game are also very interesting. The player must deploy units carefully so as not to provoke international conflicts and endanger world peace. This adds another layer of complexity to the game and also makes it more realistic.

Force 21 is really well balanced in terms of difficulty. Although it is a strategy game, it is not too demanding for newcomers. However, if you want to enjoy a real challenge, you can take advantage of the variety of units and their special features.

The only negative of this game is perhaps the short length of the campaign. However, the lack of campaign length is compensated by the multiplayer options and the ability to create custom scenarios.

Overall, Force 21 is a great strategy game that brought many innovations and was very progressive for its time. We can only hope that this game sets the standard for other real-time strategy games. If you are a fan of unit-based combat and political tactics, you definitely don't want to miss this game.