Laser Squad Nemesis
So winter is almost upon us so I’ve signed up for a three month subscription to Laser Squad Nemesis. I played Laser Squad on the Commodore 64, then played X-Com apocalypse on the Amiga, and this game is by the same creators. Its one of those ‘simple to learn – hard to master’ turn-based strategy games. Here’s an example of what it looks like:

Visit the website to download the playable demo. You can play against the computer and also against other players out there who have also subscribed using a type of play-by-email. I think it also allows you to play a few games against me. Check it out if you like that kind of thing.

I used to love the X-COM games but I tried this yesterday at your suggestion and the atmosphere’s been lost somehow – very disappointing!