Relic Entertainment, the acclaimed developer behind Company of Heroes, is set to launch a new turn-based strategy game titled *Earth vs. Mars* this summer on PC via Steam. This innovative game challenges players to defend Earth from a Martian invasion by utilizing the Splice-O-Tron to create unique creature-human hybrids like the Squirrel-Cow, Human-Rhino, and Cheetah-Fly. The gameplay draws inspiration from the beloved Nintendo DS classic, Advance Wars, bringing a fresh twist to the genre.
According to Relic, "For decades, Martians have been secretly visiting Earth, abducting humans and animals to harvest their atomic essence. Now, they’ve returned with a full-scale invasion, and it’s up to a ragtag group of commanders to lead Earth’s resistance." In *Earth vs. Mars*, players will take command of Earth’s military forces to combat high-tech Martian saucers, grav-tanks, and elite alien warriors in a desperate bid for survival.
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*Earth vs. Mars* promises a rich gaming experience with a 30+ mission single-player campaign, online multiplayer options where players can choose either faction, a VS Mode to test your skills against the game's AI, and a map editor for personalized battles.
“We are excited to bring a Relic Twist to the Advance Wars style of gameplay, infusing some Relic DNA, while harkening back to some of our earlier titles,” stated Relic CEO Justin Dowdeswell. He further explained that Relic Entertainment is shifting their strategy to include smaller Indie-style games alongside their traditional RTS titles. This approach aims to explore new sub-genres, foster creativity, and increase the frequency of game releases. If you're eager to dive into this unique strategy experience, you can wishlist *Earth vs. Mars* on Steam now.
