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Lead mercenaries and rebels in Arulco, planning paused real-time firefights as you reclaim territory and manage supplies.
Released 08 Feb 2012
Plan Paused Assaults
Build Mercenary Squads
Capture Supply Mines
A contemporary remake of the much-loved series of turn-based mercenary-themed strategy games.
Developed by Coreplay GmbH, Bigmoon Studios · Published by THQ Nordic









In the fictional country of Arulco, a dictator has seized power and a small rebel force is resisting. You command mercenaries and rebels as they work to free the island.
Combat blends real-time action with pausing to issue orders. Plan how your mercenaries move and fight, then carry out those commands in battles across the campaign.
On the strategic map, move squads between locations, capture mines and encampments for resources, and keep your troops supplied. Recruit and equip mercenaries, develop their abilities, and decide how to organize your forces.
Players who enjoy the game often praise its pause-and-go combat, especially the chance to plan coordinated actions and adapt tactics during fights. Reviews also highlight assembling and equipping a mercenary squad, taking territory step by step, and managing supplies across the map. Opinions differ on the shift from classic turn-based combat, while some players report frustrating commands, enemy behavior, or technical problems.


| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
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| Achievements | 60 |
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| Controller required | No |
| Demo | View demo on Steam |
| DLC / extras | 6 listed on Steam |
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| Metacritic | 62/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |
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