Cannon Fodder

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Cannon Fodder is an action-oriented strategy game where you control a team of up to six soldiers on various missions. Use the mouse to move your team and fight your enemies on the way to completing your objectives. The game has decent graphics, although since its a Sensible Software title the characters are rendered as tiny sprites on the screen!Cannon Fodder is a classic DOS action strategy game released in 1993, developed by Sensible Software. Its a mix of real-time tactical gameplay with action and humor. Players control a squad of soldiers, guiding them through various missions where they must battle enemies, rescue prisoners, and complete objectives while managing limited resources. Gameplay Mechanics: Objective: Players control a small group of soldiers who must complete various missions by navigating a battlefield, defeating enemies, and achieving objectives like rescuing prisoners, blowing up buildings, or eliminating enemy commanders. The goal of the game is to clear all enemies from the map or complete mission-specific objectives, such as planting explosives or defending positions. Controls: Mouse or Keyboard: The game is primarily controlled via the mouse, where players select and move their soldiers around the screen, issuing commands like attacking enemies or moving to a specific location. Keyboard shortcuts are used for quick access to different actions like pausing the game or switching between soldiers. Gameplay Style: Real-Time Tactical Combat: The game plays out in real time, with players moving their soldiers across the map while dealing with enemies who are also actively trying to eliminate them. Combat is a combination of strategy and reflexes. Squad Management: Players must strategically manage their small squad of soldiers, as each soldier has limited health, and once they are killed, they are permanently lost (with no respawn). The game involves carefully positioning units, finding cover, and using weapons effectively. Weapons and Ammo: Soldiers are armed with a variety of weapons, such as rifles, grenades, and bazookas. The game requires players to carefully manage their ammunition, as resources are limited. Terrain: The game includes a variety of terrains like forests, towns, and enemy camps. The terrain can be used strategically to hide from enemy fire or gain better positions to attack. Missions and Difficulty: Variety of Missions: Missions vary greatly in objective, from simply eliminating all enemy troops to more complex tasks like rescuing prisoners, demolishing structures, or destroying enemy vehicles. Difficulty: The game is known for its challenging difficulty. Players can lose soldiers permanently, and the game requires careful tactical decisions to avoid losing units. The difficulty ramps up as the game progresses, with tougher enemies and more complex mission objectives.

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