The type and the technique are vital, and the campy FMV lives eternally in my coronary heart, however the models are what make Command and Conquer one of the vital memorable sequence in PC gaming historical past. Every recruitment feels private and filled with character, whether or not or not it’s NOD Stealth Tanks showing out of skinny air, Tanya and her devastating C4, the white-hot zaps of Prism Tanks, or the terrifying Shogun Executioner of Crimson Alert 3. In lieu of a brand new CnC recreation, indie newcomer DORF is shaping as much as be a worthwhile religious successor, and a recent have a look at a few of its infantry models proves that greater than ever.
In case there’s any doubt the place DORF takes its inspiration, the primary line of its Steam retailer description ought to clear issues up: “Take command of one among three distinctive factions and conquer your enemies in a twisted imaginative and prescient of the long run.” It is definitely received the visible type to tickle the components of my mind that fell in love with Westwood’s finest RTS video games, however what concerning the persona? A brand new video from developer DORFteam solutions that completely, showcasing a few of the extra distinctive infantry sorts we’ll be getting our fingers on within the indie recreation.
The Grenadier is a reasonably primary begin, coming outfitted with an SMG and throwable grenades, however they’re additionally able to inserting down landmines to supply some strategic battlefield preparation. Likewise, we check out the Flamer; I used to be at all times extra of a NOD fanatic rising up, so the decision of some pyrotechnics is definitely interesting. Not solely can their flames unfold to scorch close by entities, however they’re additionally able to speeding by way of buildings and damaging enemies hiding inside. Nasty.
Thus far, so good, however let’s get a bit of weirder. The Mounted Recon are ‘reconnaissance cavalry’ that journey what seems to be an ostrich sporting a gasoline masks. Together with being a gloriously surreal match to DORF’s Fallout-like, post-apocalypse future setting, they’re additionally ready to make use of their superior optics “to increase imaginative and prescient and detect stealth,” making them a vital scouting software in addition to a tremendous piece of thematic aptitude.
Persevering with on this path, we now have the Wretch Chucker. Self-destructing models have lengthy been a staple of CnC and different technique video games; I’ve dealt and acquired numerous painful Baneling surprises in my time enjoying Starcraft. What we now have right here, nevertheless, is an individual carrying a band of small, explosive mutants on their again that they’ll toss out to chase after enemies. They’re nice at coping with tanks or fortifications, and I can not assist however be put in thoughts of Gears of Conflict’s Tickers.
For one thing a bit of extra conventional, the Fight Pioneer is an elite powerhouse that may get up-close and private with a fight shotgun, and likewise locations down automated sentry weapons that can assist you defend areas. Final however not least, the Powersuit is an “anti-tank powered exoskeleton.” This strolling mech is a power to be reckoned with, disabling automobiles with intense electrical blasts that arce by way of tanks and infantry alike to devastating impact. Handle to assemble a bunch of them, and your foe could merely haven’t any reply.
There’s at the moment no date set for DORF, however the extra I see of it the extra eagerly I am anticipating one. For now, you possibly can wishlist it on Steam to remain updated with its progress.
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