Underplayed Gems

Full Spectrum Warrior: Ten Hammers (2006)

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Developer
Mass Media Inc, Pandemic Studios
Publisher
THQ
Platforms
Xbox, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 2
Genres
Real Time Strategy (RTS), Simulator, Strategy
Rating
4.0 of 5, 6 player ratings
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A careful, deliberate game of coordinating infantry units through dangerous terrain, where every move feels weighty and tactically consequential.

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About

Sequel to the critically acclaimed, squad-based/real-time tactical combat game, Full Spectrum Warrior: Ten Hammers delivers the most authentic and realistic infantry combat experience ever. As Squad Leader, coordinate the actions of multiple infantry squads, leading them through over 12 levels of intense action. Utilize authentic combat tactics to command your squad as you battle enemies with an explosive arsenal of weapons, high-tech military equipment and new controllable mechanized units. New advanced squad controls give you more in-depth tactical command over your squad as you lead them through a variety of realistic combat missions. With all new multiplayer modes, go online and team up with a friend in two player co-op or go head-to-head with up to eight players through a variety of new adversarial and team-based objective missions.

What players say

A methodical squad-command tactics game where you direct fireteams rather than shoot yourself, described as chess-like, slow and demanding. A rewarding acquired taste for tactics fans, though its high difficulty and a muddy, choppy PS2 port temper the experience.

Screenshots

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