Cannon Fodder

From thecrankyhermit

Cannon Fodder
Companies Sensible Software, Virgin Interactive
First release date Dec 1993
Original platform(s) Amiga

Strategy, Action

Cannon Fodder
Light strategy/shooter/puzzle hybrid with a darkly comic vision of war. Simple mouse-based controls make for a rapid learning curve, but don't mistake simple for easy. Your squad dwindles quickly with every mistake, misfire, and sometimes just from bad luck, often leading to Lost Patrol-like scenarios. In an uncharacteristically poignant and reverent touch, each successful mission attempt is concluded by a KIA list, and an scene of your long line of named but faceless recruits marching forward to replace the fallen. Levels are good and varied, with several kinds of objectives including typical hunt and kill missions, rescuing civilians, and even vehicle stunt tracks. Sound and music are strong points, as usual for classic Amiga games.

Available on GOG, but it's a downgraded DOS port.

Key people Stoo Cambridge, Jon Hare, Jools Jameson