Game Description
ICBM: Escalation is a real-time strategy game set in a world on the brink of global war. Gamers take on the role of faction leader, making critical decisions that could determine the fate of nations. In this high-stakes environment, every action matters. Gamers must find a balance between diplomacy, military strategy and technological advancement to outmaneuver their opponents and achieve victory. The title presents a changing geopolitical landscape, where new threats and opportunities appear with every turn.
At the core of ICBM: Escalation is the concept of power—namely, how to gain, maintain, and project that power on a global scale. Commanders control everything from vast armies to advanced weapons, including nuclear weapons, in an effort to dominate the battlefield. The design is based on the tension between conventional forces and the looming shadow of nuclear escalation. One wrong step and the consequences can be catastrophic, forcing players to think several steps ahead to avoid bringing the world to complete destruction.
The threat of mutually assured destruction looms over the world, making every decision potentially life-changing. The addition of two new modes - Skirmish and Conquest - introduces new challenges that change the pace and tactics. Unlike the fast-paced blitz mode that has become familiar and beloved again, Standoff forces gamers to take a more calculated approach.
