This is where both Frozen Cortex and Frozen Synapse represent the future of strategy. There’s a reason many people stick to games like Crusader Kings 2 for their turn-based strategy or Supreme Commander for real-time strategy. Many ideas in the genre are incredibly stale now, there are often games simply doing the same things better. While we’ve had multiple games such as Grey Goo or Company of Heroes 2, nothing has given the genre the boost in the way Starcraft 2: Wings of Liberty did. The strategy genre has been somewhat lacking as of late. Arguably Frozen Synapse is more complicated, as it featured different weapons to increase the variety in strategy required, although I’d say that Frozen Cortex is a better application of the base ideas and themes.Ī futuresport with hidden politics and violent robots, what’s not to like? Those who played Frozen Synapse, Mode 7’s previous game, might recognise the overall style as it also used the mix of turn-based and real-time strategy. A range of singleplayer and multiplayer modes on top then boost the variety, but the real enjoyment lies in the base mode. The directions then play out in real time, meaning both players must simultaneously anticipate the other’s moves and outmaneuver them. Both players control the whole team, and set directions for players to follow after each player (or coach) is done. 5 players on each team aim to get the ball either into the scoring zone or through specific areas to get points, the twist being that the game is a mix of real time and turn-based strategy. A futuristic take on Rugby or American Football (depending on your perspective), it’s a whiteboard strategy simulator. Released just last week, it has received positive reviews from a number of outlets, and rightfully so.
I might have been playing a little too much of Frozen Cortex, Mode 7’s newest game. Coaches have primed their movements, let’s see where it’s going…and it’s gone between two players of Heavy Perspective! An easy touchdown for MK III, and they take the season! And it’s MK III with the ball, Heavy Perspective have a good strategic position now, and it’s into overtime at an even score.
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