About This Game

Overview:
A passion project by a solo developer and lifelong gamer, eager to bring back the glory days of video games and save the industry from the claws of corporate rot and decay. Invasion: Phoenix is about an alien empire hellbent on conquering Earth that has arrived on our doorstep, and humanity reacted how you would expect: total anarchy. Delve into this meticulously handcrafted 2D top-down pixel art RTS and sign up with the Earthen Union to take back Earth from the clutches of the Zyrex Empire. Or, will you instead join the empire, and fight to crush humanity under your boots? The choice is yours...

Available now: Custom Match with 16 maps and 8 gametypes and numerous additional options, along with a 2-mission tutorial mode, and a complete codex explaining the inner workings of the universe that's been forged. In progress and close to finished are expansive campaigns for both the Earthen Union and Zyrex Empire. Invasion: Phoenix vows to revitalize the RTS genre and bring it back to life with a dash of sci-fi magic. Earth is hanging in the balance; will you save it, or enslave it?

Key Features:

• Singular Vision, Limitless Ambition: The culmination of a lifetime of passion and unwavering commitment from a lifelong gamer has brought to life a brand new universe teeming with creativity and possibilities. Return to the glory days of gaming where fun comes first, and get lost in the experience. Welcome back the RTS genre.

• Expansive Campaigns on the Horizon: Anticipate the unveiling of full-length single player campaigns for the Earthen Union and Zyrex Empire. Destroy your enemies and claim Earth as your own across a variety of missions and environments around the globe, or save humanity from the clutches of interstellar authoritarianism.

• A Diverse Arsenal at Your Command: Assume control of units inspired by the vast expanse of science fiction, ranging from conventional Earth military hardware, to terror-inducing Zyrex Empire weaponry, to the bleeding-edge technology of the Coalition of Life.

• Devastating Combat Powers: Harness devastating combat powers unique to each faction, from precision airstrikes and tactical mercenary deployments, to the terrifying fury of orbital lasers. Seize control of the battlefield with strategic might and unleash chaos upon your adversaries.

• Dynamic Gameplay Environments: Immerse yourself in 8 distinct custom match gametypes, encompassing a variety of classics such as Capture the Flag and Deathmatch, alongside innovative additions such as Terror Mode. Lay waste to 16 unique maps and tailor your experience further with customizable weather and toggle options, ensuring endless variety and replayability.

• A World of Lore: Immerse yourself in a universe crafted over a lifetime, steeped in history, mystery, and intrigue. Supported by an extensive collection of codex entries, Invasion: Phoenix's enigmatic narrative peels back the layers of a much larger story. Prepare yourself for a journey of discovery that transcends the confines of the game itself, and opens the door to a compelling new universe that will be explored in the future.

• Original Soundtrack: Created by Sursion himself, jam out to captivating melodies and lose yourself in the atmospheric soundscapes of Invasion: Phoenix, crafted with care and attention to detail. Voice acting, a sound effect and ambience library, and a playlist of original music transports you to the heart of the conflict, and gets you in the mood to destroy.

• Learn The Strategies: 2-mission Tutorial Mode available, simultaneously giving you a taste of what the future campaign mode will have in store, while also training you on strategic combat that you can use to bring the fight to the enemy.

• Early Access: Embrace the opportunity to shape the destiny of Invasion: Phoenix in its early access phase. Engage in custom matches and the tutorial today, and stand at the ready for the release of campaign mode that promises to expand the game's horizons and give a full-fledged story for both the Earthen Union and Zyrex Empire.

• Buy Now, Get Future Updates Free: The game price will rise as updates come out, but those who have already bought the game will not have to pay anything! Players can expect NO microtransactions, or any updates/content/core features locked behind paywalls. This would not apply to any dedicated expansion packs or the like, but at this time there are no plans for an expansion pack.

Join the War Now:

Are you prepared to heed the call and carve your name into galactic legend? Embrace the challenge and embark on a journey that will test your mettle and redefine your perceptions of gaming! Welcome the RTS genre back to the centre stage.

Let's bring back gaming!

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

- Cartoonish, yet still realistic, depictions of the killing of humans and aliens.
- Mature, gritty, somewhat dark themes about apocalyptic life amidst a hostile alien occupation.