Telling the story of the North African campaigns of World War II from both Axis' and Allies' side, Desert Rats vs. Afrika Korps is Real-Time Tactical game in full 3D boosting single- and multiplayer mode. Uniquely, the game combines narrative-based missions with the real-time strategy genre. Across two campaigns and twenty missions inspired from historical facts, players follow the destiny of a German and an English hero, who were once friends and who are now constrained to fight each other in this "war without hate".

Missions range from reconnaissance operations in the desert and urban flush-out missions to large-scale sieges of desert fortresses. Each mission starts with a briefing and a recap of the historical background to the ensuing battle. More than 30 units can be allocated to each side, selected in the army management system. Desert Rats is characterised by a high level of combat realism and varied combat tactics. A pause feature allows players to think over tactics if necessary.

Desert Rats features a full 3D gameplay with highly realistic graphics, real-time shadows, damage effects, explosions, weather effects and much more. Its 60 minutes soundtrack, composed by Ervin Nagy and BAFTA Award winner Tamas Kreiner, intensifies the captivating atmosphere.

Features

• Lead the Axis and Allied forces in separate campaigns through some of the most notorious battles of World War II.
• Command over 70 authentic units from machine gunners to Tiger tanks - each vulnerable to location specific damage and possessing special abilities and strengths.
• Easily manage complex battles in real time, or give orders to your troops on a turn by turn basis for increased tactical advantage.
• Capitalize on experienced soldiers & captured equipment as you progress from mission to mission.
• Highly effective AI delivers excellent replay value - attacking from different directions, coordinating simultaneous attacks, and destroying buildings to defeat you!
• Up to four players in Capture the Flag, Deathmatch, and Tobruk-To-El-Alamein modes via LAN or Internet.