Tempest Rising
Tempest Rising seamlessly merges the classic action of real-time strategy (RTS) games from the ‘90s and 2000s with modern production and performance standards. Encounter a battle-scarred 1997 in an alternate timeline where the Cuban Missile Crisis went nuclear. In the fallout from the war, a strange red electrical vine known as Tempest started spreading across the planet and changed the course of history. Tempest Rising gives players full command as they build up their bases, lead armies into battle, and execute bold strategies to emerge victorious. Experience the story of two different factions across two campaigns with deep and rewarding gameplay that keeps the focus on strategy and skill, with built-in customization options that let players approach the game their own way in both single-player and multiplayer.
What it feels like
A post-nuclear war setting with an ominous spreading phenomenon establishes a harsh, unflinching atmosphere.
What it's about
A nuclear war aftermath with a spreading alien phenomenon directly frames the setting and narrative. Explicitly set in 1997 where the Cuban Missile Crisis escalated to nuclear war, establishing a divergent timeline. Warfare, armies, and military operations drive the setting and campaigns.
How it plays
Real-time strategy commanding bases, armies, and resources is the definitional core of Tempest Rising. Building up bases and managing infrastructure is a central loop in the RTS gameplay loop. Commanding armies into real-time strategic battles requires tactical positioning and unit management.
How it looks and sounds
Isometric camera perspective is the classic RTS viewpoint and is explicitly tagged by players. Modern RTS with retro inspirations suggests deliberate low-fidelity 3D aesthetic evoking '90s classics.
How it's structured
Two distinct faction campaigns with authored story arcs provide narrative structure. Multiplayer PvP is a featured mode where players compete directly. Single-player campaigns are supported alongside multiplayer, though multiplayer is emphasized.
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