If you're a fan of tactical games like Advance Wars or XCOM, you'll be thrilled to discover a new title that aligns perfectly with your interests: Athena Crisis. Developed by Nakazawa Tech and published by Null Games, this turn-based strategy game brings a nostalgic retro vibe with its vibrant, almost pixelated 2D art style. One of its standout features is cross-progression, allowing your game state to sync seamlessly across PC, mobile, browser, and Steam Deck.
What Do You Do In Athena Crisis?
In Athena Crisis, you take command of various units across seven diverse battle environments, ranging from land and sea to air. Each setting presents unique challenges, requiring you to adapt your strategies to the terrain to secure victory. The single-player campaign boasts over 40 intricately designed maps, each filled with distinctive characters that enrich the narrative. For those who enjoy multiplayer, the game offers both ranked and casual modes, supporting up to seven players online.
Adding to its appeal, Athena Crisis features a robust map and campaign editor, offering nearly endless replayability. This tool allows you to craft your own custom maps and full campaigns, which you can then share with the community. For strategy enthusiasts who relish customization, this feature is a significant draw.
Why not take a moment to watch the launch trailer for Athena Crisis below?
The Game Is Built In Javascript
Athena Crisis features over 40 unique military units, ranging from traditional infantry to more imaginative options like Zombies, Dragons, and even Bazooka Bears. As you progress, you can unlock special skills and hidden units, and compete for the highest scores on each map.
If you're intrigued but not quite ready to commit, you can explore a demo available on the official website. Notably, certain parts of Athena Crisis are open-source, inviting the community to tweak or expand the game, fostering a collaborative environment for improvement and experimentation.
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