Software:Deathground
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| Developer(s) | Freeverse Inc. |
| Platform(s) | Mac OS |
| Release | August 23, 1999[1] |
Deathground is a 1999 video game from US developer Freeverse.
Gameplay
In Deathground, players step into the role of mob bosses vying for control over New York City's boroughs, each neighborhood a battleground in a stylized turf war. The game involves gritty urban domination with tommy gun-toting gangsters vying over districts. Up to six players—human or AI—take turns at the keyboard, since network play is not supported. The core strategy is straightforward: expand your territory, reinforce your strongholds, and overwhelm adjacent enemies. Success hinges on tactical troop placement, calculated assaults, and end-of-turn fortifications. Bonuses are awarded based on territorial size, encouraging aggressive expansion while defending key access points to your criminal empire. The game includes several strategic components: occupying zones with police stations or hospitals yields special perks, and seizing areas marked "Deathground" can trigger chaotic, game-changing events. The aerial map offers a broad view of contested zones. Deathground offers a "Demand Surrender" option to shorten drawn-out campaigns, voiceover gunfight commentary, and an intuitive interface.[2]
Development
The game was showcased at the 2000 Macworld Expo.[3]
Reception
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MacAddict said "Deathground is a slick little strategy game that will interest teenagers and adults alike, but only when players are competing against human opponents"[2]
The game was awarded best traditional game in MacWorld's 1999 Game Hall of Fame.[5][6]
References
- ↑ "News". Archived from the original on November 9, 1999. https://web.archive.org/web/19991109131447/http://freeverse.com:80/html/news.html. Retrieved December 10, 2023.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Carmien, Ed (December 1999). "Deathground". p. 67. https://archive.org/details/MacAddict-040-199912/page/n67/mode/2up. Retrieved December 10, 2023.
- ↑ Tuinman, Jaap (January 7, 2000). "Macworld Expo: A view from the Gaming Pavilion". Archived from the original on September 10, 2001. https://web.archive.org/web/20010910125855/https://edition.cnn.com/2000/TECH/computing/01/07/macworld.gaming.idg/index.html. Retrieved December 10, 2023.
- ↑ Reed, William (1999). "Deathground Review". Archived from the original on August 15, 2000. https://web.archive.org/web/20000815194716/http://www.insidemacgames.com/reviews/99/deathground/. Retrieved December 10, 2023.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "1999 Macworld Game hall of fame". January 2000. p. 74. https://archive.org/details/MacWorld_UK_99_00_01_Mag_PDFs/MacWorld_UK_Jan_2000/page/n33/mode/2up. Retrieved December 10, 2023.
- ↑ "Deathground". Archived from the original on March 9, 2000. https://web.archive.org/web/20000309022145/http://freeverse.com/reviews/dg_hof.html. Retrieved December 10, 2023.
External links
- Official website (archived)
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