MicroProse, a Company With a Long History in Gaming, is Releasing a New Game Called Cleared Hot, Which is Inspired By Desert Strike
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MicroProse has announced it will publish Cleared Hot, a new helicopter shooter from Cfinger Games. This game serves as a spiritual successor to the beloved Desert Strike series from the early 1990s. Cleared Hot aims to recapture the nostalgia of the original while adding modern gameplay elements.https://Twitter.com/micro_prose/status/1843592397545947156The game blends classic arcade shooter action with updated physics-based mechanics and light tactical features. Players will pilot helicopters across various dynamic battlefields, using a new rope and magnet system to interact with the environment. This allows for creative actions like lifting vehicles and redirecting heat-seeking missiles.Cleared Hot offers a captivating single-player campaign with

MicroProse: A Company With a Long History in Gaming, Releasing ‘Cleared Hot’

MicroProse is set to release a new game called Cleared Hot, which draws inspiration from the classic Desert Strike series. This new heli-shooter aims to bring nostalgia while incorporating modern gameplay mechanics.

Key Points:

  • Publisher: MicroProse, recognized for its rich history in gaming.
  • Title: Cleared Hot (Inspired by Desert Strike)
  • Genre: Helicopter shooter
  • Developer: Cfinger Games
  • Features:
  • Dynamic physics
  • Tactical gameplay
  • Rope and magnet system to interact with the environment
  • Day and night missions in three unique biomes: Desert, Jungle, Arctic

Single-Player Campaign

Cleared Hot offers a rich single-player campaign with customizable helicopters and a mission set across various environments. Engage with different types of enemy vehicles like tanks, boats, fighter jets.

The game aims to fill the void left by the Desert Strike series, which hasn’t had a new entry in over 27 years. It combines exciting physics-driven action with strategic gameplay, delivering a fresh and familiar experience for fans of the genre.

Do you think Cleared Hot might become the next iconic helicopter shooter in the gaming world?

  • Kelly@lemmy.worldEnglish
    24·
    2 months ago

    MicroProse, a Company With a Long History in Gaming

    This is understating things! I believe, IP rights aside, the current company has nothing to do with the brands glory days.

    • Breadhax0r@lemmy.worldEnglish
      7·
      2 months ago

      Regardless, I’m so happy they’ve resurrected it. I first became aware of them when High Fleet came out, and then Carrier Command 2. They definitely publish game with a style and I love it.

    • Mellow@lemmy.worldEnglish
      7·
      2 months ago

      I’m a pessimist.

      I think it would be ‘overstating’ deepening on which side of the fence you sit. Microprose can’t possibly be the same team members they were 20-40 years ago. If you are nostalgic for a game you played as a child then maybe be a little guarded for what a completely different group does with the IP.

      • ninth_plane@lemmy.worldEnglish
        1·
        2 months ago

        Sure, but the developer is an indie that has been developing this as a passion project for years and showing it off in various states of progress. If the iconic logo is the only thing the current publisher can add to this then it’s still worth it.

  • just_another_person@lemmy.worldEnglish
    12·
    2 months ago

    YAS. The Strike series of games were so underrated and overlooked. Nobody has really revisited that style since, so I’m excited for it.

    • MutilationWave@lemmy.worldEnglish
      6·
      2 months ago

      I swear I was just thinking yesterday that I should emulate the old games on my PC. Great news this looks awesome!

  • itsathursday@lemmy.worldEnglish
    3·
    2 months ago

    I never played Desert Strike but really loved Firefight in ‘96 and have been hoping something similar would be made again, this looks like it could be some fun.