Shattered Union

Shattered Union Description

Hooray! Hooray for old school hexagonal tiled, turn based strategy games! The laid back and truly tactical style of these games is rarely seen in these days of flashy, reaction-requiring RTS games. If you're a bit lazy like us and you like time to think then you'll welcome the arrival of Shattered Union, developed by PopTop Software and published by 2K games. Shattered Union is also blessed with a great storyline, painting a bleak future picture of the often less than United States of America. The story goes that after a tied election, congress elects an unpopular President. Widespread chaos breaks out in the outcry against him and the trigger happy loon imposes a state of martial law, as terrorism and rioting spiral out of control. Come the end of his term and with the country in no state to turn out for an election, the president accepts a second term in office, and in answer Washington is hit by a nuclear strike. With the government destroyed, the whole of America goes crazy, and states - first California, then Texas - begin to declare themselves independent. The UN despatch a peacekeeping force to the region, and the stage is set for a big showdown as each faction tries to re-unite the country in their own image. There are seven different factions to choose from including the UN forces. Take your time, make your moves, and when you are ready end your turn. Watch in glee as your instructions are now carried out in real time! A large and detailed map of the USA makes this a most intriguing possible future to explore. And fully destructible terrain means that you'll change the face of the nation forever as you fight to secure assets and territories. There aren't enough turn-based games these days, and with neat graphics and a tight storyline, Shattered Union is an exciting release.

Modern 3D tactical war game viewed from a "bird's-eye" overhead camera.

Non-linear mission progression with changes based on player-made decisions.

Real-time resolution of turned-based moves - Take your time while you decide your move, but once you have selected your action, see the results all play out in full animation models, exploding vehicles, and burning cities and forests!

Fully destructible terrain/environment - As the battle proceeds, everything from explosions and destroyed buildings permanently mark the terrain. Moving tanks will leave tread marks that stay for the duration of the mission. At the end, very little will look the same.

Fight your way across the United States - Had enough of the windy city? Then go ahead and bomb Chicago! Invade across the Rockies into California, capture the tank factories in Ohio, and lay siege to New York City! You decide - the fate of the nation is in your hands!

Choose to play as one of seven different factions - Greater California, Arcadia (Pacific Northwest), New Republic of Texas, Heartland (Midwest and Great Plains states), Dixieland, Yankee Union and the European Expeditionary Force.

Call up National Guard forces equipped with M1 Abrams battle tanks, bravely fighting vehicles Apache helicopters and stealth bombers. Or make a deal with the Russians and equip your boys with MiG fighters and T-95 Heavy Tanks.

Online and offline multiplayer support for up to four people on all platforms!