You play as Captain John Alexander, leading a modern-day military alliance against a sudden invasion of orcs, undead, and magical creatures. The game is divided into two distinct layers:
Some retro reviewers argue that most missions boil down to a "search and destroy" routine where the most effective (and safest) strategy is moving a clump of units together, which can become tedious. Spellcross
Manage territory, research new technologies (blending science and magic), and promote/upgrade your units. You play as Captain John Alexander, leading a
Slovakian and Finnish magazines gave it high scores (85%-89%), calling it an "excellent" and significant game. You play as Captain John Alexander
The game captures a desperate, apocalyptic tone as humanity fights for survival. Reviewers note the soundtrack and lore-heavy "in-game wiki" contribute to a strong sense of place.