Battle Bugs

From thecrankyhermit

Battle Bugs
Companies Epyx, Sierra Entertainment
First release date 1994
Original platform(s) DOS

War strategy

Battle Bugs
A humorous tactical wargame of hexapodous armies vying for control of a kitchen floor strewn with junk food. Without any resource management, research, or logistics, the emphasis is on precisely maneuvering a variety of units with different stats and abilities, and ensuring favorable matchups when mandibles clash. Battles unfold in real-time, but may be paused and orders changed at any moment, making each of the 50+ quick, self-contained scenarios feel more like logic puzzles than conventional RTS maps. Humor is a strong point, manifest in comic cut-scenes between operations, your units' design and personalities, and various punny kitchen provisions like "Plop-Tarts" complete with listed wretched ingredients on the package. The 800x600 SVGA mode is well ahead of its time. The final game from Epyx.