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This Means War!

This Means War! is a post-apocalyptic real-time strategy game where players command UN forces in a world devastated by a virus that destroyed most computer technology. As the UN's primary strategist, you…

31 December 1995

This Means War! is a strategy developed by Illusion Machines, released 31 December 1995 on PC (Microsoft Windows).

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What This Means War! is

This Means War! is a strategy game developed by Illusion Machines and released in 1995. It was published by MicroProse Software, Inc.. It is available on PC (Microsoft Windows) only.

The premise, in the publisher's words

This Means War! is a post-apocalyptic real-time strategy game where players command UN forces in a world devastated by a virus that destroyed most computer technology. As the UN's primary strategist, you manage resources and armies while battling over remaining technological assets across the wasteland. The campaign features diverse adversaries including a religious extremist, an Australian survivalist, and an aristocratic opponent, each presenting unique strategic challenges as you fight to control the scarce technology and territory in this dystopian setting.
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What it launched against

This Means War! launched on 31 December 1995, within three weeks of Suikoden, Neo Turf Masters, Tales of Phantasia and Screamer.

Released around the same time: Suikoden, Neo Turf Masters, Tales of Phantasia, Screamer.

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When did This Means War! come out?
This Means War! was released on 31 December 1995 for PC (Microsoft Windows).

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