Syndicate Wars

About

Syndicate Wars drops you into a dystopian battlefield where you command a team of cyborg agents to crush rivals through real-time tactics. From an isometric view you manage squad actions direct your agents to eliminate targets and exploit environments. A resource system lets you allocate funds to research and upgrades while Persuadertron devices turn enemies or crowds into temporary pawns. Missions unfold in a corporate war between EuroCorp and the New Epoch with cold efficiency demanded by your board of directors. The game’s blend of strategic planning and chaotic crowd manipulation sets it apart. Its 1996 release on PC Mac and DOS cemented it as a precursor to modern tactical shooters. The rigid corporate satire and no-nonsense execution of missions create a memorable if grim experience. Over 25 years later its influence lingers in games that balance squad control with resource management.

Storyline

“Remember, the meek shall inherit nothing.” - The Book of Cataclysm Congratulations on becoming our newest EuroCorp Executive! You now hold the distinctive honor of being one of the few who will determine the shape of our Company. Your EX-ALFA3 clearance allows you to use the Marionette Remote Drone Operation Suite. Your squad of Agents will follow every order without fail or question, and you are free to eliminate or destroy any targets as you see fit. This will serve you well as those zealots of the Church of the New Epoch think they can compete against our Company. Your mission is to remove them completely. To that end, we have transferred 50,000 EuroCorp credits to your account. Failure to use your funds wisely or to eliminate the competition will require you to auto-euthanize. We feel confident that your skills and integrity will ensure that this state of affairs will never arise. Sincerely, The EuroCorp Board of Directors