1997 · Data Design Interactive · Real-time strategy · Real-time tactics

Conquest Earth

This RTS (real-time strategy) game tells the story of a futuristic war between the humans and the inhabitants of Jupiter (Jovians). The player can choose to command the armies of either side. Humans and Jovians have different menu layouts and tactics which they can employ for offensive and defensive actions. Also, the Jovians must deal with the atmosphere of the Earth, which obstructs their view, by using special troops; the humans also face a problem in the sulphur shrouds of Jupiter.

Released: 1997
Platforms: MS-DOS Windows
Genres: Real-time strategy Real-time tactics Science Strategy
Developers: Data Design Interactive
Publishers: Eidos Interactive Suntendy Interactive Multimedia Co.,Ltd.
Modes: Single-player
Perspective: Bird view / Isometric
Themes: Action Science fiction
Country: United Kingdom

About

Conquest Earth, also known as Conquest Earth: First Encounter, is a real-time strategy video game, published in 1997 by Eidos Interactive, in which aliens from Jupiter invade Earth.

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Gameplay

In Conquest Earth, the player can choose to play as Jovians, aliens from Jupiter, or humans. Humans and Jovians have different menu layouts and tactics which they can employ for offensive and defensive actions. Also, the Jovians must deal with the atmosphere of the Earth, which obstructs their view, by using special troops; the humans also face a problem in the sulfur shrouds of Jupiter. The player can take direct control over any unit, or delegate control to commanders.

There is a system called "way-points", which allows the players to bind together multiple locations and thus directly give the units a path which they will follow. The Jovians have several tactical maneuvers, including transforming into vehicles and other objects. All enemies will adapt to the moves made in the game, while actively testing the defense or ambushing the troops.