Cannon Fodder 1993

Released: January 9, 1993
Genres: Shooter · Strategy
Platforms: Acorn Archimedes · Amiga CD32 · BlackBerry OS · Super Nintendo Entertainment System · Linux · Sega Mega Drive/Genesis · Atari ST/STE · PC · 3DO Interactive Multiplayer · Mac · DOS · Amiga · Atari Jaguar · Legacy Mobile Device
Developer: Sensible Software
Rating: 81/100 on IGDB
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On sale: $2.99 $5.99 -50% on GOG
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About this game

Cannon Fodder is an action-strategy shoot 'em up game developed by Sensible Software and published by Virgin Interactive. The game is military-themed and based on shooting action but with a strategy game-style control system. The player directs troops through numerous missions, battling enemy infantry, vehicles and installations.

Cannon Fodder has a darkly humorous tone which commentators variously praised and condemned. Its creators intended it to convey an anti-war message, which some reviewers recognised, but the Daily Star and a number of public figures derided the game. In other respects, reviewers highly praised the game, which widely achieved scores of over 90% in Amiga magazines. Amiga Action awarded it an unprecedented score, calling it the best game of the year.