Introducing Earth vs. Mars
Relic Entertainment, known for their ambitious titles like Company of Heroes and Dawn of War, is branching out with a unique project called Earth vs. Mars. This project stands out as it is being developed under their Relic Labs label, focusing on a ‘smaller indie-style’ game. The intention behind this shift is to explore new sub-genres, promote creative experimentation, and release games at a more frequent pace.
A Campy Martian Invasion
Set against the backdrop of a humorous and exaggerated Martian invasion, players will navigate through a world where aliens, tired of humanity’s behavior, decide to take action. The game will introduce classic sci-fi elements, featuring flying saucers, hover-tanks, and other nostalgic staples. Humanity’s primary defense mechanism revolves around the inventive splice-o-tron, which transforms volunteers into supersoldiers by merging them with terrestrial animals.
Unique Gameplay Features
Within this engaging narrative, players can expect encounters with bizarre units such as the cheetah-fly and the squirrel-cow infantry. Despite being a lesser entry compared to the studio’s larger projects, Earth vs. Mars promises to deliver rich gameplay experiences through a single-player campaign featuring over 30 missions, as well as exciting online multiplayer options. Players can also enjoy a versatile map editor, allowing them to create custom scenarios and maps.
With its inventive premise and charming campiness, Earth vs. Mars is set to captivate not only RTS fans but also a broader audience intrigued by the whimsical possibilities of a Martian invasion.
