#**📝INFO** Typically live Monday and Tuesday. [Schedule](https://www.twitch.tv/mackmackmack/schedule). #**🖥️GAME** and **MEDIA📺** Strategy ▪ RPG ▪ Action ▪ Whatever Bank ▪ Dank ▪ Jank ▪ Rank Typically play to completion. Most plays are first plays. Endurance through adversity. Having fun through the process. #**📜BE COOL** Follow [Twitch Community Guidelines](https://safety.twitch.tv/s/article/Community-Guidelines?language=en_US#10CivilityandRespect). Be kind to yourself and others. No drama or trauma dumping. No minors. 18+ adults only. No heavy self promotion. Read the room. Be cool.

#[Primitive Wars](https://www.mobygames.com/game/42395/primitive-wars/) (2001) In this sequel to Jurassic War, the fragile peace between the remaining tribes of Humans, Elves and Tyranos (dinosaur people) is thrust into chaos when the Demon force invades the Jurassic Island. Build your empire, train and upgrade your troops and secure victory against rival factions in this traditional RTS.

#[Kingdom Under Fire](https://www.mobygames.com/game/3156/kingdom-under-fire/) (2001) One Hundred Years since Evil was banished from the land, it has emerged once again. Choose between the forces of Light or Darkness in this RTS/RPG hybrid. Along with the traditional RTS formula you command powerful heroes who drive the story in Action RPG styled scenarios. Solid gameplay, great graphics, fun story and characters.

#[Z](https://www.mobygames.com/game/346/z/) (1996) Playing the original 1996 DOS release. Two robot factions (Red and Blue) rush to secure as much territory and resources as possible in an attempt to overwhelm the other factions base. Free-roaming real-time strategy boiled down to its basics: secure the area, build troops and crush the opposition! With over the top CG scenes, humorous unit feedback and high quality presentation it's no wonder this is a cult classic. Only hampered by terrible pathfinding, poor grouping and frustrating AI. General Zod demands nothing but total victory!

#[Age of Wonders](https://www.mobygames.com/game/634/age-of-wonders/) (1999) Long format turn based strategy. Customize and upgrade your character while exploring a massive fantasy world filled with various kingdoms and creatures. Form alliances, manage your cities and resources, research magic and discover mighty artifacts, choose mission paths while on an epic quest to the Valley of Wonders. Which ending will be revealed by your choices? Humans, a fledgling race, have emerged onto the world, unruly and restless the Humans we're a source of friction to the once peaceful lands. Tensions boil over and the Humans attack the Elven court, causing the Elves to split into two factions, one vowing revenge while the other seeking peace. Choose your side and choose to bring diplomatic peace back to the lands or rule with an iron fist.

#[KKND: Krush Kill 'N Destroy](https://www.mobygames.com/game/520/kknd-krush-kill-n-destroy/) (1997) Playing the original 1997 DOS release. A standard but very fun RTS where rapid building and mass unit production are key to victory. The not so distant future; nuclear war has devastated Earth and what remaining humans left are divided into two factions: the Survivors, those who were able to escape to underground cities, and the Evolved, mutated humans who rule the surface. Tensions and desperation between what few resource are left escalates to full scale conflict over who will dominate the post-apocalyptic wasteland.

#[Creeper World III](http://knucklecracker.com/creeperworld3/cw3.php) (2013) Eons ago, once great human empires succumbed to the unrelenting Creeper, the universe is dead, or is it? Awaken as The Sleeper, frozen in time for billions of years, explore and restore star systems overrun by the Creeper while searching for the remnants of humanity. RTS/Tower defense hybrid with unique thermodynamic physics based game play featuring an enemy that flows through the map. Repel the Creeper through multiple means while recovering artifacts and technology to escape each star system.

#[Boiling Point: Road to Hell](https://www.mobygames.com/game/17950/boiling-point-road-to-hell/) (2005) Free-roaming sandbox FPS RPG where the player carefully balances allegiances while doing the dirty work for 6 warring factions. Drive, fly and sail multiple vehicles, learn skills based on use rather than XP, explore a large and lush fictional South American country while picking up clues about the disappearance of a family member. While broken in many aspects, this is a lot of fun and very much recommend.

#[Command & Conquer: Red Alert](https://www.mobygames.com/game/485/command-conquer-red-alert/) (1996) Continuing the first time playthrough of the Command & Conquer series. Now onto the massively celebrated prequel. Playing the original DOS release. Plenty of gameplay refinements over the first C&C, enjoyed this quiet a bit. What if Hitler never existed? Einstein pondered the question and created a time-machine to eliminate Hitler as a young man, thus preventing World War II as history remembers it. However, Einstein stopped one evil only to create another - because Stalin's Soviet Union is now poised to conquer Europe... and Allies must stop them!

#[Laser Squad](https://www.mobygames.com/game/180/laser-squad/) (1992) Turn based tactical strategy game from designer Julian Gollop (X-COM). Laser Squad has you assemble a small group of specialists sent on various missions: assassinate targets, rescue trapped miners, sabotage a corporate database, defend a station from a droid assault and escape from a colony after stealing blueprints for a new spaceship. Engaging gameplay, great music, fun presentation and intense moments make this a recommended must play. Short and non-committal make it easy for pickup and go sessions.

#[Warlocked](https://www.mobygames.com/game/13875/warlocked/) (2000) War rages between the Human forces of Queen Azarel and the Beast horde of Chief Zog. Collect resources, build your kingdom, recruit armies and search for powerful wizards, each of whom have their own powerful spells to turn the tide of battle in your favour. Focused strategy working with small groups of troops, balancing risk and caution, to achieve victory. Great music, cheerful graphics and light gameplay make this a fun play. Highly regarded and often overlooked real time strategy game for the GBC. Fans of the genre should give this a look.

#[Aliens vs Predator FPS series run](https://www.mobygames.com/group/499/aliens-vs-predator-licensees/) Playing through all the Aliens vs Predator first person shooter titles! [Alien Vs Predator](https://www.mobygames.com/game/6690/alien-vs-predator/) (1994) ▪ Atari Jaguar [Aliens Versus Predator](https://www.mobygames.com/game/1127/aliens-versus-predator/) (1999) [Aliens Versus Predator 2](https://www.mobygames.com/game/5493/aliens-versus-predator-2/) (2001) [Aliens Versus Predator 2: Primal Hunt](https://www.mobygames.com/game/8449/aliens-versus-predator-2-primal-hunt/) (2002) [Aliens vs Predator](https://www.mobygames.com/game/45560/aliens-vs-predator/) (2010)

#[Aliens Versus Predator: Extinction](https://www.mobygames.com/game/10020/aliens-versus-predator-extinction/) (2003) Real time strategy with a heavy focus on unit management. Play as either Aliens, Predators or Humans, each with their unique characteristics and gameplay elements that are adapted from film and comic sources. One of the few strategy games in the franchise. A lot of fun, especially playing as the Predators or Aliens. A human colony awakens a dormant Alien hive on planet LV-742, as Marines arrive to deal with the outbreak a young clan of Predators take notice and come to prove themselves to their leaders. As the chaos continues the Weyland-Yutani Corporation takes advantage of the situation to conduct and test genetic experiments.

#[Star Trek: Away Team](https://www.mobygames.com/game/3453/star-trek-away-team/) (2001) Squad-based tactical strategy set post-Dominion War, the Federation creates a covert team of specialists trained to solve problems Starfleet can't officially touch. Assemble your squad from select Medical, Engineering, Security, Science and Command experts according to your specific mission objectives. Fun game with great presentation and beautiful pre-rendered environments that's only hampered by a large difficulty spike during the last 1/3rd of the game. Highly recommended for any Trek fan. Featuring an [extensive voice cast](https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Star_Trek:_Away_Team#Voice_cast) including Brent Spiner (Data), Michael Dorn (Worf) and many others featured in the TV series.

#[Deadline](https://www.mobygames.com/game/377/deadline/) (1996) Tactical strategy with interactive FMV debriefings. Doesn't quiet get the real time combat right as it often feels confusing and not entirely in your control. The game would likely better be suited as a turn based but overall an enjoyable experience. Race against time as your selected team of specialized agents take on cultists, terrorists, gangs, drug lords, escaped prisoners and people gone postal. Strong empathises on non-lethal neutralization of targets, saving hostages and negotiations with success heavily relying on research and planning.

#[Halo Wars](https://www.mobygames.com/game/42053/halo-wars/) (2009) Real time strategy prequel set 20 years before the Halo trilogy. Lead the crew of the UNSC "Spirit of Fire" as they fight against the Covenant and discover the secret under the forcibly excavated human colony planet. Fun campaign that streamlines much of the RTS gameplay process and tries to avoid most of the genre tropes. Plenty of mission variety, doesn't overstay its welcome, great presentation.

#[Command & Conquer](https://www.mobygames.com/game/338/command-conquer/) (1995) First time playing the classic, superlative real time strategy game. Playing the original DOS release. Had a blast with this. The Brotherhood of Nod and the Global Defense Initiative fight not only for global supremacy, but also over the mysterious extraterrestrial resource known as Tiberium which is highly valuable yet lethal to direct human contact.

#[A.R.S.E.N.A.L Taste the Power](https://www.mobygames.com/game/62415/arsenal-taste-the-power/) (1997) In an alternate history World War II various faction alliances fight for dominance. Construct your base, gather resources and a wage large-scale slaughterfest with ground, naval and air units while [chill tunes](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6vLQm-7rRc) play in the background. This is an a-typical by the books RTS with some nice visuals and solid gameplay.

#[Sabre Team](https://www.mobygames.com/game/1474/sabre-team/) (1992) X-COM lite with a focus on combat and beefy beefy men with big guns. Short but thoroughly enjoyable. Command a highly classified elite special forces unit with a stunning array of specialized combat and reconnaissance capabilities. You've been called to handle the most difficult missions where the odds of success are considered remote under even the most optimistic assessment. Assemble and take command of a Sabre Team unit of four hand-picked elite S.A.S. agents as they confront delicate and dangerous scenarios involving terrorist threats and hostage situations. Planning ahead and skillful improvisation in the heat of battle are necessary when one wrong move can mean the difference between success and failure. Put your strategic leadership to the test and achieve victory before your enemies even know what hit them.

#[Mechanized Assault & Exploration](https://www.mobygames.com/game/2180/max-mechanized-assault-exploration/) (1998) A unique "simultaneous turn based" strategy game often with harsh mission constraints. Brains in jars fight for dominance over planetary control (general gist of the story). Engrossing and unforgiving. Your mission: colonize new worlds on distant planets. As the Mission Commander, you and the Mechanized Assault & Exploration (M.A.X.) force under your command are the first ones in. Mining stations, power plants, tactical combat vehicle factories, habitats – it's up to you to plan and construct them. The entire new colony? You create it. The resources you find there? Control them. Enemies? Crush 'em! And there will be enemies. You're not the only Mission Commander trying to colonize the planets. You'll have to push yourself to the limit to survive the ultimate showdown in strategic warfare. It's espionage, heavy artillery, offensives, counter offensives and intelligence – all with maximum consequences.

#[Creeper World 2](https://knucklecracker.com/creeperworld2/cw2.php) (2011) In the 14th millennium humanity is fighting for survival against the Creeper; a relentless enemy that flows and oozes through the terrain. Employing advanced weapons, gravity manipulating repulsors, wormhole like rifts, and your own wit against this never yielding enemy that oozes towards you in this real time strategy / tower defense mix. Very fun and engaging.

#[Disciples: Sacred Lands](https://www.mobygames.com/game/3348/disciples-sacred-lands/) (1999) Badass turn based strategy game. Great graphics, music and gameplay. Hard as hell but a lot of fun. Highly recommend. It is the dawn of a new age. The most momentous of wars has begun in the heart of the Sacred Lands. The Mighty Lords watch silently as their Disciples prepare for the daunting tasks ahead. Each warrior must engage in a struggle of swordplay, sorcery, and uncommon courage in order to complete their sacred quests. The Empire fights to secure their people's future; The Mountain Clans search to regain their rune knowledge; The Undead Hordes seek revenge for their accursed god; and The Legions of the Damned battle to resurrect their fallen angel's soul. It is a struggle of desperation. Every stroke of a sword, each blast of fiery magic must be endured beyond exhaustion. For once the clouds of destruction clear, lands will have been transformed, new armies will have been forged and the cheers of the liberated will resound throughout the land.

#[Total Mayhem](https://www.mobygames.com/game/total-mayhem) (1996) Squad based action strategy in the vein of Crusader: No Remorse. Dope music, great graphics, shit pathfinding, weird ass perspective. Mankind is enslaved on a planet run entirely by machines. Using high tech weapons and strategic combat tactics a small group of cyborg soldiers wage a liberation war against the machines that hold society in a death grip.

#[7th Legion](https://www.mobygames.com/game/1682/7th-legion/) (1997) Colourful tongue-in-cheek presentation, great music and interesting card based powerups give this otherwise a-typical C&C-style RTS enough to keep it engaging and interesting. If you're looking for something familar but different enough would recommend.

#[Dark Reign](https://www.mobygames.com/game/total-mayhem) (1997) Tough-as-nails real time strategy game with an interesting twist: the variable terrain height allows for elevation strategic advantages. Full control over your units AI allows for various behavours, a vital need to counteract the challenging computer player. Recommended for experienced RTS players. A colossal war between the Imperium and Freedom Guard is annihilating your world! To save your civilization, you must enter the heart of an empire at war, vanquish both military powers and alter the destiny of a galaxy.

#[Armored Moon: The Next Eden](https://www.mobygames.com/game/49128/armored-moon-the-next-eden/) (1997) Earth is barren and mega corporations fight over the limited resources left on the Moon. Careful resource management, unit balancing and use are critical to success. Interesting but odd UI that's contained within "shelves" that you pull out, great dreary atmosphere and relatively short, easily complete in a single sitting.

#[Dark Colony](https://www.mobygames.com/game/2737/dark-colony/) (1997) Grey Aliens and Humans battle for control of the Red Planet in this traditional RTS. Fun moments with the Aliens and discoverable super units keep the game engaging enough to keep the game going. Be aware there's heavy 90s RTS BS with some unfair missions and cheating AI, hunker down and let 'em have it. Overall enjoyed.

#[Incubation](https://www.mobygames.com/game/796/incubation-time-is-running-out/) (1997) Brutal turn based strategy keeps you on the edge of your seat as you guide your ragtag team through a city overrun with mutants. Engaging story, compelling gameplay, great atmosphere, do recommend, just be prepared for the difficulty spikes.

#[Harbinger](https://www.mobygames.com/game/11155/harbinger/) (2003) Action RPGs are common enough but adding a sci-fi setting to it sets Harbinger apart from the typical Diablo clone. Great atmosphere, interesting story and competent gameplay, do recommend.

#[Jurassic War](https://www.mobygames.com/game/23036/jurassic-war/) (1997) After a cataclysmic event, Earth is barely habitable, those remaining survivors travel to Jurassic Island, a land mass that suddenly formed during the event and is populated by dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures. The survivors form into many tribes, each vying for control of the island. An a-typical RTS with a few interesting differences: your units upgrade through action, resources are wild animals that you need to hunt and units can carry various tools, armour and weapons to aid them. A lot of fun, do recommend.

#[War Diary](https://www.mobygames.com/game/41033/war-diary/) (1996) "Warcraft 1.5" would be best to describe this historically inspired RTS regarding the 16th century Japanese invasions of Korea. Some cool gameplay additions such as trade, raft battles and day/night/weather cycles keep the game engaging. Recommend.

#[Castle Wolfenstein](https://www.mobygames.com/game/3115/castle-wolfenstein/) (1984) The classic stealth action game that set the basis for the franchise juggernaut. Sneak your way through a massive stronghold to capture war plans and ultimately escape. Tense gameplay lends to fun moments of panic, do recommend although the controls do take getting used too.

#[War Wind II](https://www.mobygames.com/game/6064/war-wind-ii-human-onslaught/) (1997) An unfortunately poor sequel that felt more like a rushed and broken expansion to a previously great game. Cramming the four alien races into two factions and introducing two human factions, despite the different disciplines (and scientist vs military trope), wasn't the best move. Thankfully the same interesting gameplay of the first and fantastic art and atmosphere is still present.

#[Warlords II](https://www.mobygames.com/game/451/warlords-ii/) (1993) The sequel takes the already engaging strategic gameplay of the first and expands on it in all the best ways. Troop placement is paramount along with completing quests and finding artifcats to upgrade your Warlord. This is the first strategy game where I felt forming careful alliances was effective and successful. Beyond the typical fantasy setting Warlords II allows for a multitude of settings: sci-fi, pirates, historical and just plain fun and silly (dumptrucks, animals, etc.). Highly recommend.

#[War Wind](https://www.mobygames.com/game/6012/war-wind/) (1996) Four alien races are locked in combat, all with a different purpose, stories and endings that all tie together in the end. I appreciated the complete absence of humans and focus on the alien races and world. An interesting take on the RTS genre, where your base units can be trained into different disciplines as needed which I found refreshing. Fantastic art and atmosphere. Recommend.

#[Warlords](https://www.mobygames.com/game/6845/warlords/) (1989) Turn based strategy distilled down to its basics where the focus on troop placement is paramount to victory. Don't be fooled by the simple graphics and initial gameplay, you'll find a complex and engaging strategy experience as you face off against 7 computer players at the same time. Recommend.

#[WarCraft II](https://www.mobygames.com/game/1339/warcraft-ii-tides-of-darkness/) (1995) The massive sequel that established a franchise, solidified a genre and rooted this game as a seminal title. Warcraft II along with Command and Conquer established the RTS genre. Orcs and Humans are at it again, with the Orcs winning the first conflict, the Humans form an Alliance to try and reclaim their homeland. Recommend.

#[WarCraft](https://www.mobygames.com/game/371/warcraft-orcs-humans/) (1994) Classic RTS that refined the rough edges of a budding genre. Small form strategic combat leveraging limit units for best effect. Humans opening a portal to the Orc homeworld, prompts a conflict that leads to the invasion of the Human homeworld. Recommend.