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Laser Squad

1992 · Krisalis Software · Turn-Based Strategy · 1-2 players

About

Laser Squad is by the same designer as Microprose's classic X-Com: UFO Defense. It brings to the table an immersive gameplay environment as well as many innovative ideas that weren't available in any other game of the time. In Laser Squad you control a group of ''marine''-like soldiers (and the occasional cyborg). Before taking them into battle, you must buy them weapons and armour with a predetermined amount of credits, taking into account the individual abilities of your squad. Unlike X-COM, the soldiers do not gain experience over time. There are 3 missions in turn - in The Assassins you must face down Sterner Regnix and his guards, Moonbase assault challenges you to destroy the OmniCorp database, and Rescue From the Mines eschews violence in favour of a rescue mission. These are viewed from above and progress in turns. Laser Squad also features a 2-player ''hotseat''-type gaming option.

Gallery

Laser Squad — Box front
Box front
Laser Squad — Box back
Box back
Laser Squad — Title screen
Title screen
Laser Squad — Screenshot
Screenshot

Details

Developer
Krisalis Software
Publisher
Krisalis Software
Genre
Turn-Based Strategy
Players
1-2
Release Date
January 1, 1992
System
DOS

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