Ep.6: The Strategy Games That Made Us

In Episode 6 of Critical Moves, we explore the iconic strategy games that left a lasting mark on us as players and helped shape the genre. From historic blockbusters to cult classics, we discuss the games that defined our love for strategy and set the foundation for modern RTS and strategy gaming.

Games we discuss include:

• Genre-shaping titles like Red Alert, Total Annihilation, and Age of Empires 2 and how they introduced new layers of strategy.
• Historical favourites like Civil War Generals 2 and War in the Pacific, which offered immersive, detail-rich war simulations.
• Surprises from games like Burden of Command, Suzerain, and Beyond All Reason that highlight the diversity and depth of the genre.
• Newer entries like Sanctuary Shattered Sun that showcase the potential future of strategy gaming.

We share personal stories of what made these games memorable, how they shaped our gaming tastes, and the lessons we learned from each. With a mix of rants, laughs, and debates, this episode is a deep dive into the strategy games that made us who we are as players.

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