Ground Pounders is a hex-based, turn-based strategy wargame. Inspired by classic strategy games like Panzer General, and steeped in the lore of the Sword of the Stars universe, Ground Pounders offers a new generation of gamers an updated taste of turn-based strategic warfare. Best of all, you can play it cross platform between desktop machine and mobile devices.
Ground Pounders lets players control an army from one of three factions. Each army is comprised of dozens of different unit types. You will lead your ground pounders across a variety of worlds, increase their experience levels and abilities over the course of three campaigns, and use them to unlock special action cards that can add special effects to single-player games, or to up the stakes in your cross-platform multi-player battles.
FULL RELEASE FEATURES
Control one of 2 armies – Human and Hivers
80+ units covering land, sea, and air
Battle across alien worlds on exotic battlefields, including airless moons, lava plains, and meteor-blasted wastelands
Seize orbital superiority and call down bombardment on your foes
Build airfields, fortify areas, and repair or destroy bridges
Improve your unit’s experience and abilities over 2 campaigns
Unlock and collect combat cards, including faction-unique cards!
Build unique combat card decks and even tune them for specific battles
Ten scenarios to play in skirmish mode or cross-platform multi-player
Enjoy a SotSdex filled with Lore details on famous units, personalities, battles and weapon systems
windows Recommended
OS: Windows XP / 7
Processor: Core2 Duo or equivalent
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: 512-MB
Storage: 3 GB available space
Directx: Version 10
Sound card: Any Windows compatible sound device, stereo speakers or head phones
Additional notes: Valid email address and Internet connection (broadband not required) required for multiplayer
To activate the game, you need a Steam Account
Login or register at the official Steam Website and download Steam client
Install and start application, login with your Account name and Password
Click the Games Menu.
Choose Activate a Product on Steam...
Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process
After the successful code verification, go to the "MY GAMES" tab and start downloading.
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