Argentum: This Is War

Argentum is a real-time strategy game (RTS) of epic proportions. With unprecedented graphics and gameplay that will have you playing for hours, Argentum was crafted with one goal in mind: Put the quality of well known desktop PC strategy games into the palm of your hand.

Story

Earth-based Galactic Exploration Alliance (GEA) are in delicate negotiations with the Ni'rikei over the substance Argentum, a space based 'living energy' that is the basis of the GEA economy. The Ni'rikei claim it is sentient. The GEA claims its ethicists have proven Argentum no more sentient than bacteria. GEA Ambassadors are sent to meet with the Ni'rikei on Septigia for one last attempt at peace...

Join Commander Steele of the Galactic Exploration Alliance in a dramatic story of war and technology where the very future of mankind is at stake. Coming only to Pocket PC, Argentum aims to set a new standard for Pocket PC gaming.

Features

Argentum features an advanced graphics and game engine with many cool features.

Visual features

Smooth landscapes Argentum uses a smooth landscape engine with hills and valleys that not only makes the game more visually appealing but enhances the strategy elements of the game. No repetitive terrain in sight!

Realtime shadows Hills casts shadows on units and flying units casts shadows on the ground.

Alpha blended sprites Every sprite in Argentum uses alpha blending that allows them to be semitransparent. This eliminates "jaggies" on unit edges and allows the game to use smooth unit shadows, mindblowing explosions and amazing smoke effects!

Smoke Damaged units and buildings that soon will collapse have a pillar of smoke coming out of them. Move a unit and the smoke will be as a trail behind it!

Multi level gamma control You can experience Argentum even in a poorly lit environment thanks to the gamma control options in the game. Devices with dark displays will also be able to enjoy Argentum as it was meant to be.

Automatic performance adjustment The game detects the performance of the game in realtime and adjusts the game accordingly by reducing number of explosions and smoke. Generally you won't even see any visual difference, but you will still keep great framerates

Gameplay features

14 Missions Argentum takes you from lush hillsides to barren moon deserts and even down into hot volcanic areas. Due to the advanced landscape engine in Argentum not two missions look the same.

Scripted missions Objectives can change midway through the missions and reinforcements can arrive when you preform well. Nothing is static in Argentum.

Advanced AI Enemies will not only defend their own interests, they will seek you down and attack you where it hurts the most.

Unit upgrades There are many ways to success. Want to build a small powerful horde? Then research upgrades. There are unlimited upgrades, but they are not free. Want to have a huge army? Cut in on the upgrades and train soldiers instead. Choose your own strategy!

Unit groups You can assign your selected units to a group which you can recall at any time. There are five slots you can save groups in.

Advanced pathfinding Argentum uses a custom pathfinding algorithm designed specifically with the performance of PocketPC's in mind.

Trajectories Moving units great distances has never been clearer! Because you will see the path your soldiers will choose.

Other features

Custom map support When you have played through the default 14 missions go online and download the creations of other players or Ionside staff. And why not create your own map?

Full save/load functionallity You can save your progress whenever you like. Need to shut down quick? Then click hibernate and the game saves and shuts down instantly. Next time you start at the same place where you left.