Underplayed Gems

Terra Nova: Strike Force Centauri (2015)

Terra Nova: Strike Force Centauri cover
Developer
Looking Glass Studios
Publisher
Nightdive Studios
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Simulation
Rating
4.7 of 5, 114 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A deliberately paced, tactical sci-fi shooter where you command a squad of mech-armored soldiers through methodical firefights.

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What players say

Players praise the ambition and story of this 90s mech sim, but agree its controls and interface feel clunky today. The campaign is short, around three hours, and the game runs via DOSBox with no remaster improvements. Nostalgia is a strong driver, though some find it still holds up as a tactical squad shooter.

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