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Ground Control - PC CD-ROM Game - Strategy Classic by Sierra Studios

Dominate the battlefield with Ground Control, a classic Real-Time Strategy (RTS) game from the early 2000s! This title is renowned for its innovative focus on tactical combat without resource gathering or base building, letting you dive straight into the action. Published by Sierra Studios, this game is a must-have for fans of the genre and collectors of vintage PC games.

What's Included:

Game Disc: The original "Ground Control" PC CD-ROM.
Original Jewel Case: The classic clear jewel case with full cover art and spine card. The rear insert features an ad for Tribes 2.
Key Bindings Insert: A handy fold-out card with a reference guide for default buttons, key settings, and mouse click commands.

Key Features:

Game: Ground Control
Platform: PC CD-ROM
Genre: Real-Time Strategy (RTS) / Tactical Strategy
Publisher: Sierra Studios
Developer: Massive Entertainment
Year: Copyright © 2000 (from disc art)
Innovative Gameplay: Focuses purely on tactical combat with pre-selected forces, offering a fast-paced and strategic experience.
ESRB Rating: Teen (T) - Content Rated by ESRB for Animated Blood and Violence.
Vintage Gaming: A classic title from the golden age of PC strategy games.

Condition

This game is in good, pre-owned condition. The disc has been visually inspected and appears ready to play (may have light surface scratches consistent with a used game). The jewel case and inserts show some light wear and tear but are in solid shape.

Important Note: As a vintage software disc from 2000, compatibility with modern operating systems (like Windows 10/11) is not guaranteed and may require using compatibility mode, a virtual machine, or specific drivers to run correctly.

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Perfect For:

Retro PC gaming collectors
Fans of classic strategy games
Anyone nostalgic for the early 2000s PC gaming scene
Collectors of Sierra Studios titles

Don't miss out on this fantastic piece of gaming history! Add Ground Control to your collection today.

Ground Control, developed by Massive Entertainment and published under the Sierra label, combines action and combat in a future devastated by World War III. The year is 2419 and the colonization of alien worlds is once again the main thrust of Earth-bound political and industrial factions. Although the fight for resources on the home planet are banned and no longer tolerated, alien world riches are up for grabs! Two diverse factions, the Crayven Corporation and the Order of the New Dawn, are vying for control of newly discovered alien artifacts and possible technological advances. In fact, the discovery belongs to the church scientists but the Crayven Corporation is attempting a hostile takeover of the colony world on which the discovery was made. In this real-time strategy game played in fully rendered 3D environments, you take control at the squadron level, select troops, vehicles, weapons, aircraft and more as you prepare your chosen side for the upcoming battles. Initial outfitting is tantamount to success since once deployed, what you have is what you use! A variety of mission objectives, formations, terrain, tactics and battle plans are the focus of gameplay in this fight for the next best technology for the human race. More than 30 single-player missions advance the storyline. Many game options are available including customization of unit load outs, troop and force strengths and types, camera angles and strategy. Both Internet and LAN multi-player functionality is provided in several modes including traditional real-time strategy as well as specialized deathmatch and capture the flag elements among others.