Rubicon Development is known for their hit turn-based strategy game called Great Little War Game. After having an expansion release with additional maps, Rubicon has determined that it is time for a sequel and would like to introduce you to Great Big War Game, coming July 18th to Android.
Great Big War Game will be the official sequel to Great Little War Game and will feature a large single-player campaign as well as a cross-platform multiplayer mode so you can take on your friends regardless if they are on iOS or Android. The gameplay won’t stray too far from the original as you will be playing on a hex-based battlefield, moving your units and attacking enemy units in turn-based gameplay. You will get to use land, sea and air units in your quest for dominance.
Great Big War Game Features:
– Massive Campaign – 50 challenging single player missions start off simple and evolve into an all-out warzone
– Online, Asynchronous Multiplayer – Battle Android players from an iOS device or take on iPad players from an Android tablet… it all “just works”
– Skirmish and Pass ‘n Play – Compete with friends locally on a single device, or against the AI opponent on the multiplayer maps
– Huge Variety of Units & Buildings – Grunts, tanks, snipers, flamethrowers, and bazooka infantry all mean business! Keep an eye out with scouts as team engineers capture enemy fortifications
– 70 Multiplayer Maps – Wide variety of levels keep every game fresh, with different strategies for hilly terrain, deep jungles, remote islands and more
– Customizable Armies – Manage in-game resources to suit any style of play; choose whether to chip away with a dozen grunts, or bet it all on a fearsome warshipbr> – The Softer Side of War – Appropriate for all ages with silly characters, hilarious unit sounds and an overall “plastic toy soldier” vibe to keep the mood light, even when the action gets fierce
There will be a total of 50 levels for you to storm through in single player and 70 multiplayer maps to fight on and yes, this is the first time cross-platform multiplayer comes to the series for asynchronous battles. This sequel looks to definitely live up to it’s name of Great BIG War Game considering the amount of content and unlimited replay value that will be coming with it.
So when can you get your hands on Great Big War Game? July 18th 2012 is the official release date for both iOS and Android. It will come in two flavors, a lite free version to try out and a full version for a mere $2.99. Check out the preview below to see the game in action.
Developer Website: Rubicon Development
