Summary
- Release Year: 1988
- Genres: Turn-based strategy (TBS)
- Platforms: Amiga, Atari ST/STE, DOS, Mac
- Developers: Panther Games
- Publishers: Panther Games
Fire-Brigade: The Battle for Kiev – 1943 (1988)
Fire-Brigade: The Battle for Kiev – 1943 is a real-time strategy game developed and published by Personal Software Services in 1988. The game is set in Kiev, Ukraine, during World War II, and the player takes control of a fire brigade tasked with fighting fires and rescuing civilians.
The game is played from a top-down perspective, and the player controls a fire truck that can be moved around the city. The fire truck can be used to spray water on fires, and it can also be used to rescue civilians who are trapped in burning buildings.
The game features a variety of different missions, each with its own unique objectives. In some missions, the player must simply put out fires, while in other missions, the player must also rescue civilians. The game also features a number of different enemy units, such as soldiers, tanks, and airplanes.
Fire-Brigade: The Battle for Kiev – 1943 was a critical and commercial success, and it is considered to be one of the best real-time strategy games ever made. The game was praised for its innovative gameplay, its challenging missions, and its realistic graphics.
Gameplay
Fire-Brigade: The Battle for Kiev – 1943 is a real-time strategy game in which the player controls a fire truck that can be used to fight fires and rescue civilians. The game is played from a top-down perspective, and the player can move the fire truck around the city using the arrow keys.
The fire truck can be used to spray water on fires, and it can also be used to rescue civilians who are trapped in burning buildings. To rescue a civilian, the player must simply drive the fire truck next to the civilian and press the space bar.
The game features a variety of different missions, each with its own unique objectives. In some missions, the player must simply put out fires, while in other missions, the player must also rescue civilians. The game also features a number of different enemy units, such as soldiers, tanks, and airplanes.
Enemy units can attack the fire truck, and if the fire truck is destroyed, the player will lose the game. The player can also lose the game if they fail to complete the mission objectives within the time limit.
Development
Fire-Brigade: The Battle for Kiev – 1943 was developed by Personal Software Services, a British video game company. The game was designed by Tony Crowther, who was also the designer of the classic strategy game Archon.
The game was developed on the Commodore 64, and it was released in 1988. The game was later ported to the Amiga, Atari ST, and MS-DOS.
Reception
Fire-Brigade: The Battle for Kiev – 1943 was a critical and commercial success. The game was praised for its innovative gameplay, its challenging missions, and its realistic graphics.
The game was awarded the Golden Joystick Award for Best Strategy Game in 1988. The game was also a commercial success, selling over 1 million copies worldwide.
Legacy
Fire-Brigade: The Battle for Kiev – 1943 is considered to be one of the best real-time strategy games ever made. The game was a major influence on the development of the real-time strategy genre, and it is still played by many gamers today.
The game has been praised for its innovative gameplay, its challenging missions, and its realistic graphics. The game is also notable for its historical setting, which is unique among real-time strategy games.
Conclusion
Fire-Brigade: The Battle for Kiev – 1943 is a classic real-time strategy game that still holds up today. The game is challenging, but it’s also a lot of fun. If you’re a fan of strategy games, then you should definitely check out Fire-Brigade.
Review Score
8/10
