The Gladiators: Galactic Circus Games (2002)
Genres:Strategy, Real Time Strategy (RTS)
Story:The Gladiators: Galactic Circus Games is a Real-Time-Strategy game developed by Eugen Systems and published by Arxel Tribe. It was released in the United States on March 1, 2003.
Vote to bring this game to GOG and help preserve it.56
A one of a kind strategy game, impossible to even compare it to anything else. It is objective based and you slowly progress throughout the entire map of each mission while the story unfolds around you. The biggest highlight is the defense sections in each mission, where you are given a bit of time to prepare and you have to defend yourself against overwhelming hordes of enemies which is usually only possible by making good use of the terrain and the fortifications available. Overall, watching those big battles is just a treat on the eyes.
Can't recommend this game enough.
An extremely unorthodox RTS with an almost pulp sci-fi sort of aesthetic. The gameplay bounces between completely different types of strategy, sometimes there are huge, fast-paced battles that are a real blast to watch and at other times it places so much emphasis on ambushing and counter-ambushing your enemies that it almost plays... more like a stealth game than anything else? The best part in my opinion is the story and characters. It's peak cheesy Euro sci-fi, that reminds me of the insanity of some French comic books I've read (fitting since the developers were French) in a good way. The various characters are quite charming and the script features so much absurd dialogue delivered totally straight, it's amazing!
Pragmatically speaking, I want this game on GOG because it's impossible to get it working on a modern PC without some decent technical know-how, and if you're anything like me considerable trial and error. I have heard horror stories of people curious about this game giving up on trying it because just launching it for the first time was too hard, and after all I had to go through to successfully play it myself, I honestly can't blame them. If those barriers to entry were removed, a lot more people would be able to experience it!
Whoever remembers this Game, find me on Discord and lets Bring it back to Life together, Hell... Let's Remaster even Remake it! This Game was way ahead of it's Time. As If someone from 2025 Traveled back 25 years to make it. This game was Awesome before Awesome became Awesome.
One of the few best strategy games I've ever played, have so many fond memories playing this, from the story to the gameplay to the character design it was unique in it's own way, i was too young to understand what was going on but i understood what i had to do and how to do it would love for this to become available here would buy it without a dought, tired everything i can to make this game work and find it but can't do it would love for GOG to bring this back
Sid Meier's Civilization IIA turn-based strategy video game set around several different historic civilizations.4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)
MachinesMachines: Wired for War is a 3D real-time strategy game released for Microsoft Windows. Developed by Charybdis and published by Acclaim. As a 3D game of this genre. Machines also allowed players to directly control units with both a first and third-person view.Science fiction
Warcraft: Orcs & HumansWarcraft: Orcs & Humans is the first strategy game from Warcraft series developed by Blizzard Entertainment. The Orcish hordes are summoned through the dark portal to the peaceful human Kingdom of Azeroth. When the two races met each other, terrible war has began. Only one race can dominate the land.
Player can choose to play for Humans or Orcs. There are 12 scenarios for both sites with mostly single objective: to destroy the enemies. You have to mine gold and wood and produce buildings and soldiers.Fantasy
Command & Conquer: The Ultimate CollectionAre you ready for the ultimate real-time strategy experience? Gather resources, build your base, and create the most powerful armies in the world before engaging the enemy in all-out war. Fight as the Global Defense Initiative or the Brotherhood of Nod as they clash over the rare mineral Tiberium in the classic original series. Challenge the red menace in an alternate universe in Red Alert, then step into the near future with Generals as China and the United States battle the Global Liberation Army, a terrorist organization hell-bent on bringing the world to its knees. However you play, you’ll enjoy limitless hours of RTS Command & Conquer gaming with 10 base games and 7 in-depth expansion packs.
Note: GameSpy ended all hosted game services in 2014, which affects the online multiplayer aspect of one or more games in the collection. Learn more about this in our FAQ.
Game Features:
Engage in intense, strategic battles. Make the most of every move as you order soldiers, vehicles, and aircraft across large maps filled with enemies, traps, and mission-critical resources. Move single troops, select small groups, or issue a unified attack order to all allies as you work to defeat the opponent.
Collect, create, conquer. Success in battle requires more than just a keen battle strategy. Fight for control as you struggle to collect the resources necessary to build new bases, troops, and weaponry, all while keeping the enemy at bay.
Command and Conquer everything. Explore the wide range of Command & Conquer games and fight every war from both sides! Rediscover the epic conflicts across two decades of gameplay. Take a first-person view of the C&C universe through Command & Conquer: Renegade – the series’ one and only first-person shooter – or start playing from the very beginning and enjoy the frenetic style of combat, immersive strategy and campy banter that launched a generation of strategy warfare games.Top Action Warfare Science fiction Sandbox
Metal Max XenoOn that day humans start to face a crisis of destruction...
A new title from the RPG "METAL MAX" about the story of human and tank is here! "METAL MAX Xeno" now here on PlayStation!
Taking place at the ruined metropolis known as "Death Tokio" the story is one that actively involves the protagonist and tanks (vehicles) starting with the R Wolf.
Numerous possibilities for the tank customization awaits, containing features such as weapons, engines and equipment.
So enjoy this reincarnated true post-apocalyptic RPG now!Science fiction
Valkyria ChroniclesSet in a fictitious continent reminiscent of the 1930s, Valkyria Chronicles depicts Europe divided in two and ruled by two super powers: the Empire and the Federation. The Empire has set its sights on invading a small neutral country called Gallia, situated in the middle of the two superpowers territories, in an attempt to secure invaluable natural resources. Within this struggle a hero named Welkin, and his fellow soldiers of the Federation's 7th Platoon, are fighting back against the invasion and the Empires attempts to unify the continent under its power.
During the ensuing war the Federation discovers that the Empire possesses a secret weapon, known as the "Valkyria" - an ancient race with special powers thought to exist only in legends. With this new discovery the fate of the Federation's ability to turn the tide of the war, and the hope for a better future, hang in the balance.
“CANVAS” graphics engine: A unique engine that produces breath taking images that look like watercolour paintings in motion.
“BLiTZ” tactical battle system: Experience strategic manoeuvring of units combined with conventional RPG gameplay, all layered on top of the moment to moment action afforded by real-time controls as players command each squad member and tank in battle.
Epic storyline: Players will immerse themselves in the epic struggle for freedom, as the fate of the world lies in the hands of Welkin and the members of the 7th platoon.
Customisation: Over 100 customisable characters allow players to create a variety of platoons to suit each battle’s needs.
Beautifully rendered battlefields: Players explore 30 different environments, using unique terrain features to gain advantages in battle.Action Fantasy Historical Warfare Stealth Drama
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2The Soviets are back and this time they’re on American soil. Fight for the red, white, and blue – or just the red. But be careful – the mystical madman Yuri, with his mysterious mind-control technology, is readying his army for a shot at world domination.Fight on the side of freedom or battle behind the Iron Curtain. Prism tanks, Tesla Troopers, Terror Drones, Desolators, Psychic Mind Control Giant Squid, and Sonic Dolphins are just a small part of your arsenal. Play either side in the full solo-play campaign or as one of the nine nations in eight modes of multiplayer.Fantasy Historical Science fiction
Albert OdysseyAlbert Odyssey is a tactical role-playing video game. The game features strategy-based combat in addition to traditional role-playing game elements in two-dimensional environments. It is the first game in the Albert Odyssey series, and was followed by two sequels, Albert Odyssey 2: Jashin no Taidou and Albert Odyssey: Legend of Eldean.Action
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Retribution: The Last StandDawn of War II, Last Stand is a three player cooperative survival mode that is also available as a stand-alone game!
You select a single hero and face off against waves of enemies with up to two other teammates. Play as one of the six available heroes and gain experience points to level up and unlock new wargear abilities. Customize your character’s abilities to create the ultimate build and fight off twenty waves of increasingly devastating enemies.
These are not the usual heroes known from the campaign. These are super-powered characters that are capable of killing dozens or even hundreds of enemies during a game.
How long will you last In the Grim Darkness of the Far Future where there is only War?Warfare Science fiction Survival
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II + Dawn of War II: Chaos RisingScience fiction