Deathground

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Deathground
Developer Freeverse Inc.
Platform Mac OS
ReleaseAugust 23, 1999 [1]

Deathground is a 1999 video game from US developer Freeverse.

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Gameplay

In Deathground, players step into the role of mob bosses vying for control over New York City's boroughs, each neighborhood a battleground in a stylized turf war. The game involves gritty urban domination with tommy gun-toting gangsters vying over districts. Up to six players—human or AI—take turns at the keyboard, since network play is not supported. The core strategy is straightforward: expand your territory, reinforce your strongholds, and overwhelm adjacent enemies. Success hinges on tactical troop placement, calculated assaults, and end-of-turn fortifications. Bonuses are awarded based on territorial size, encouraging aggressive expansion while defending key access points to your criminal empire. The game includes several strategic components: occupying zones with police stations or hospitals yields special perks, and seizing areas marked "Deathground" can trigger chaotic, game-changing events. The aerial map offers a broad view of contested zones. Deathground offers a "Demand Surrender" option to shorten drawn-out campaigns, voiceover gunfight commentary, and an intuitive interface. [2]

Development

The game was showcased at the 2000 Macworld Expo. [3]

Reception

MacAddict said "Deathground is a slick little strategy game that will interest teenagers and adults alike, but only when players are competing against human opponents" [2]

The game was awarded best traditional game in MacWorld's 1999 Game Hall of Fame. [5] [6]

References

  1. ↑ "News". freeverse.com. Archived from the original on November 9, 1999. Retrieved December 10, 2023.
  2. 1 2 Carmien, Ed (December 1999). "Deathground". MacAddict . p. 67. Retrieved December 10, 2023.
  3. ↑ Tuinman, Jaap (January 7, 2000). "Macworld Expo: A view from the Gaming Pavilion". CNN . Archived from the original on September 10, 2001. Retrieved December 10, 2023.
  4. ↑ Reed, William (1999). "Deathground Review". Inside Mac Games . Archived from the original on August 15, 2000. Retrieved December 10, 2023.
  5. 1 2 "1999 Macworld Game hall of fame". MacWorld . January 2000. p. 74. Retrieved December 10, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Deathground". freeverse.com. Archived from the original on March 9, 2000. Retrieved December 10, 2023.
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