Underplayed Gems

Azito (1997)

Azito cover
Developer
ASTEC21
Publisher
HAMSTER, ASTEC21
Platforms
PlayStation 3, PlayStation, PlayStation Portable
Genres
Strategy

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How it feels

Playing Azito feels like quietly overseeing a vulnerable base under constant threat, weighing careful defensive choices rather than chasing aggressive conquest.

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About

In Azito, the player takes the role of chief commander of a new secret base. Weapons, in the form of Mechs are developed and used to defend the secret base from enemy attacks. The secret base must be protected in order to be completed. The player cannot attack enemy bases, but only intercept the enemy units. As the player chooses their attributes with the help of specialized staff, a variety of weapons can be developed, and the appearance of the base will change depending on what is being developed.

Screenshots

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