Laser Squad
Commodore C64/128/MAXZX SpectrumAtari ST/STEDOS

Laser Squad

83
Critic Rating
#Role-playing (RPG)

About

Laser Squad is a turn-based tactics war game where the player completes objectives such as rescue or retrieval operations, or simply eliminating all of the enemy by taking advantage of cover, squad level military tactics, and careful use of weaponry. The squad's team members are maneuvering around a map one at a time, taking actions such as move, turn, shoot, pick up and so on that use up the unit's action points. More heavily laden units may tire more easily, and may have to rest to avoid running out of action points more quickly in subsequent turns. Morale also plays a factor; a unit witnessing the deaths of his teammates can panic and run out of the player's control. Including the expansion pack, there are seven scenarios in total, each one with its own difficulty settings and squad allocation Laser Squad originally came with five mission scenarios, with an expansion pack released for the 8-bit versions, containing a further two scenarios. Reaction from gaming magazines was positive, gaining it high review rating and several accolades. The legacy of the game can be seen in other titles like the X-COM series, especially the acclaimed UFO: Enemy Unknown which was also created by Julian Gollop and was initially conceived as a sequel to Laser Squad

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Game Info

Release Date12/31/1988
DeveloperMythos Games
Publisher-
PlatformsCommodore C64/128/MAX, ZX Spectrum, Atari ST/STE, DOS, Amiga, Amstrad CPC, MSX
GenresRole-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical
IGDB Rating83/100 (8)

Game Modes

Single player
Multiplayer

Themes

Science fiction

Perspectives

Bird view / Isometric

Release Dates

ZX SpectrumDec 31, 1988
AmigaDec 31, 1989
Amstrad CPCDec 31, 1989
Commodore C64/128/MAXDec 31, 1988
DOSDec 31, 1992
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