NetStorm: Islands At War

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NetStorm: Islands At War is a real time strategy game where you command forces on massive islands drifting through a stormy sky. Build bases from limited resources while racing to claim victory through military might or technological edge. Manage energy production to power defenses and launch attacks using tanks, planes, and artillery adapted for floating terrain. The single player campaign challenges you against AI opponents while multiplayer lets you compete over LAN or dial-up. The game stands out for its tight resource management and vertical battlefield design. Players control limited starting units and must balance expansion with defense on unstable islands. Community archives note its 1997 release brought polished unit AI for its time with a Metacritic score of 78. Custom maps and mod tools later added new victory conditions and unit types. Some still play online through emulated servers though original multiplayer support ended in 2003.