Games Database
PC
Simulation
| Viewed: | Combination Combination | Genre: | Simulation Strategy: Combat |
| Media: | CD | Arcade origin: | No |
| Developer: | Introversion | Soft. Co.: | Introversion |
| Publishers: | Introversion
(GB) |
Released: | 15 Jun 2007
(GB) |
| Ratings: | PEGI 7+ | ||
| No Accessories: | No Accessories | ||
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Summary
The retail version of DEFCON is a collector's pack that also includes Introversion's renowned cult hacking sim, Uplink. Uplink will draw you into the seedy underground world of computer hacking and industrial espionage set on the Internet of 2010. Both titles promise an utterly engrossing and addictive experience.
DEFCON is the word in bold type on the box, however, so let's concentrate on that. As well as multiplayer, DEFCON has a highly developed artificial intelligence. Similar to HAL, WOPR and other machines dedicated to respond optimally to the threat of a possible enemy nuclear attack, DEFCON's AI allows a single player to train and hone the skills and tactics required for an all-out multiplayer nuclear bloodbath.
The alliances system permits you and up to five other players to form alliances and play against each other in teams. Despite these pacts, each individual player is still playing to win; their score is independent of their allies' progress, and players can betray their partners and switch to the opponent's team if they choose to, and are able to convince the enemy to permit it. Switch-overs are determined in a vote by all the players in the destination alliance.
Such a system creates a pervading atmosphere of paranoia and mistrust in which players desperately try to secure their alliances, make fatal 'misjudgements' over the trustworthiness of their comrades, and are eventually decimated by the despicable betrayal of supposed team-mates.
Bored at work? DEFCON office mode can keep you entertained during the working day. Sneak up on your opponents and position your subs during the early morning when your co-workers are still sleepy. Form an alliance with Steve from accounts while everyone else enjoys a break in the coffee room. All hell breaks loose during lunch as everyone throws their weight behind their own massive assault. Watch in horror as 100 million people die while you eat your sandwiches. Scream and shout when Steve from accounts betrays you and launches a sneak attack on your capital city.
DEFCON is the word in bold type on the box, however, so let's concentrate on that. As well as multiplayer, DEFCON has a highly developed artificial intelligence. Similar to HAL, WOPR and other machines dedicated to respond optimally to the threat of a possible enemy nuclear attack, DEFCON's AI allows a single player to train and hone the skills and tactics required for an all-out multiplayer nuclear bloodbath.
The alliances system permits you and up to five other players to form alliances and play against each other in teams. Despite these pacts, each individual player is still playing to win; their score is independent of their allies' progress, and players can betray their partners and switch to the opponent's team if they choose to, and are able to convince the enemy to permit it. Switch-overs are determined in a vote by all the players in the destination alliance.
Such a system creates a pervading atmosphere of paranoia and mistrust in which players desperately try to secure their alliances, make fatal 'misjudgements' over the trustworthiness of their comrades, and are eventually decimated by the despicable betrayal of supposed team-mates.
Bored at work? DEFCON office mode can keep you entertained during the working day. Sneak up on your opponents and position your subs during the early morning when your co-workers are still sleepy. Form an alliance with Steve from accounts while everyone else enjoys a break in the coffee room. All hell breaks loose during lunch as everyone throws their weight behind their own massive assault. Watch in horror as 100 million people die while you eat your sandwiches. Scream and shout when Steve from accounts betrays you and launches a sneak attack on your capital city.
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