Many fans of real-time strategy long for the golden age of Command & Conquer. But instead of EA, other developers are taking care of the genre. In addition to Tempest Rising, another game wants to bring back the feeling of the past on Steam, but also attract newcomers.
Which game is it? With Fractured Alliance, the developer Tense Games aims to cater to the classic real-time strategy genre on Steam, reminiscent of Command & Conquer by Westwood. It mixes units like tanks and infantry with sci-fi elements.
It does not only target old-school players. It also aims to attract newcomers and introduce them to the genre. For this purpose, they even developed a separate faction for beginners.
It should also be accessible for beginners
What features does Fractured Alliance offer? On the official Steam page, the developers describe their sources of inspiration. They want to capture the essence of the Command & Conquer
models but also be accessible and modern.
In an alternative future, you control one of 3 different factions. One of them is said to be particularly suitable for beginners, as it aims to automate many processes. This should reduce micro-managing within the faction. Each of these factions is supposed to be experienced in individual campaigns. The factions will also have their own units and strategies.
Within the campaigns, you will get to know three-dimensional figures and be able to make important decisions.
They also emphasize that they want to be a casual game and not a hardcore multiplayer title. While they do want to add a simple leaderboard in the future, it is not a priority.
The most important aspect of Fractured Alliance should be the Classic Vibe
. They focus on epic music and classic base building to capture the atmosphere of that time.
How it all looks can be seen on the YouTube channel of Tense Games Gamestudio. They regularly showcase new content, playtests, or just gameplay footage.
When will Fractured Alliance be released? There is currently no release date for the game, so one must be a little patient. Those who want to dive into a similar game in the meantime should look at Tempest Rising: A new “Command & Conquer in spirit” is accidentally released too early for everyone, developers let it be
