The Outforce is a 2001 top-down real-time strategy game played across a battlefield in space. It is the first game from O3 Games, which later became Starbreeze Studios.
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Gameplay
The Outforce is a real-time strategy game set in the depths of space. There are three races from which to choose, and more than 120 different units available, including tow ships, phasing units, and self-destructing units. The 3-D environment features a free-floating camera with a variable zoom field. The game’s artificial intelligence has a genetic learning algorithm, and the physics system includes pressure waves, elastic collisions, gravity, and push-and-pull force. Up to eight players can battle it out over the Internet or on a LAN.
Reception
The game received “mixed or average” reviews, according to video game review aggregator Metacritic. Nevertheless, it was a success for O3 Games.
References
External links
- The Outforce on the Strategy First Website
- The Outforce at MobyGames
Source: Wikipedia – The Outforce
Gamer24h Editor's Take
Put under the Gamer24h team's microscope, The Outforce raises the bar considerably with both its storytelling and technical polish. Thanks to O3 Games's meticulous craftsmanship and Pan Interactive, Strategy First's strong presentation, the high production quality is evident in every moment of the game. Masterfully blending Real-time strategy mechanics with modern standards, the game's fluid gameplay makes hours fly by unnoticed. With an overall score of 56, it delivers an enjoyable experience well above average. All in all, the Gamer24h team stands firmly behind our rating. This is a unique journey you won't want to miss.