Cannon Fodder (GB)

"Cannon Fodder" is a long existing strategy title for various consoles including the Gameboy Color. Its central theme revolves heavily around war and elimination of an opposing force. Gameplay keeps with other platforms. Prior to engaging in a campaign the player will be shown a short text briefing regarding the mission that lies ahead. Soldiers will then be deployed into the field and required to execute any designated tasks, usually to eliminate enemy forces or reveal certain objects/locations. The controls are rather difficult due to the overhead view that the game is presented in. There is a crosshair which guides movement and firing, and this ...  Read the complete review

An all time Amiga classic brought back from the dead on Game Boy Color, but is it any good? Well, the first thing that strikes you when you switch the game on is the opening FMV and music. Yes really, a pre-rendered opening movie on the GBC, and the music even has the original "singing"! The first thing you have to do to start a game is enter your name, and it saves a "game file" for you. The game starts out in an army camp with a handful of new recruits at your disposal. The camp is rendered in pseudo 3D and looks pretty impressive. From here you can save your progress, view various statistics or start the next mission. The ...  Read the complete review