Athena Crisis: Your Nostalgia Trip to Advance Wars

Fans of tactical games like Advance Wars and XCOM will appreciate the arrival of Athena Crisis, a new turn-based strategy game. Developed by Nakazawa Tech and published by Null Games, this title offers a retro aesthetic with vibrant, almost pixelated 2D graphics. Enjoy seamless cross-progression across PC, mobile, browser, and Steam Deck, ensuring your game progress is always synchronized.

Athena Crisis Gameplay

Command diverse units across seven distinct battle environments—land, sea, and air—each presenting unique challenges. Strategic adaptation to terrain is crucial for victory.

The single-player campaign boasts over 40 maps, each populated with unique characters enriching the storyline. Multiplayer options include ranked and casual modes, supporting up to seven players online.

For unparalleled replayability, Athena Crisis features a built-in map and campaign editor. Create and share your custom maps and campaigns with the community—a significant draw for strategy and customization enthusiasts.

Check out the Athena Crisis Launch Trailer:

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Athena Crisis features over 40 unique military units, ranging from standard infantry to more imaginative additions like zombies, dragons, and bazooka-wielding bears. Unlock special abilities, discover hidden units, and compete for high scores on each map.

A demo is available on the official website for those who want to test the waters before committing. The game's open-source components allow for community contributions and expansion, fostering ongoing improvement and experimentation.

Also, be sure to check out our review of the new action RPG, Mighty Calico.