Soldier games are a perfect example of old games in the gaming industry. Examples of simulated battle games between armies are “Strategy” and “Risk.” They have been around for generations. Both of these games encourage critical thinking. If these Tron online games are too old for you or you want stretch your creativity, you can actually create your own soldier game with the use of basic supplies.
For the major video game systems there are a lot games that challenge players to take on soldiers in different missions. Most soldier games focus more on the story and strategy while others may focus on weaponry and combat. Some games take place in actual wars and create fictional landscape where the action takes place.
Soldier of Fortune
This game was released by Activision for Sega Dreamcast and personal computers back in February 2000. The players need to fight their way through different levels often fighting multiple enemies at a time. This game penalizes players for taking frequent wild shots. Additional opponents appear from the sound meter which is triggered by shots. Players can even save their game at any point. However, there are limits to how much saves you can make. This game features a single-player mission mode. It also has a multiplayer mode that allows players to compete against each other. The players can also play online against several competitors anywhere in the world.
Gears of War
This game was released by Microsoft Games Studios for Xbox 360 in November of 2006. This was also made available for PC use in November 2007. This game takes place in the future after the whole world has been taken over by a sinister group named Locust. The players will take on Locust. The leading character of this game is Marcus Fenix must try to take down the Locust through different levels. There are three difficulty settings: Hardcore, Casual, and Insane. There are special achievements earned on how well they perform in the game and the kind of modes they are playing. There is a single-player mission mode and a multiplayer mode. Players are able to play with others online though Xbox Live. The game features real weapons like sniper rifles. There are also made or created weapons such as the Lancer.
Call of Duty: World at War
This popular game was released in November 2008 for Nintendo Wii, PC, PlayStation 2 and 3, Xbox 360 and Nintendo DS. This game focuses on two soldiers during WWII. The game’s single-player missions will alternate between the two characters. The locations and weapons used in “World at War” are specially designed to appear just the same as they would look during the WWII era. Aside from the fun single-player missions they can also play multiplayer missions on divided screens. For online play it can accommodate up to four players.