Theatre of Death

December 31, 1993 The Software Shed Psygnosis
Shooter Strategy
DOS Amiga
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Theatre of Death is an isometric tactical war game.. You are a commander of squads of soldiers, which you have to guide through missions in various terrains from the grasslands, desert and snow to the Moon, using a variety of weaponry at your disposal such as pistols, machine guns, grenades, rocket launchers, landmines, and even tanks, APCs and choppers.
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Release Date December 31, 1993
Developer The Software Shed
Publisher Psygnosis
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Bird view / Isometric
Themes Action, Warfare