Military Madness
Military Madness™
Format: Virtual Console
Launch Date: 12/18/06
ESRB: E (Everyone) - Mild Violence
Game Type: Strategy
Control Type: Wii, Classic, GameCube or controllers
Players: 1 - 2
Developer: Hudson
Game Information

Originally released on TurboGrafx, 1990 Wii Points: 600

Military Madness is a futuristic simulation game that throws the player into the middle of a war on the moon's surface. The rules are simple, making it easy for newcomers to enjoy the thrills of this war-strategy game. Players can see easy-to-understand, detailed instructions from the Title screen. Military Madness is also turn-based, allowing players to devise their strategy before they move. To top it off, the units players have for each stage are already decided, allowing them to concentrate on commanding. Use the terrain and surround enemies to claim victory. Fight through all 16 stages and thwart the enemy's ambitions!

I purchased this game over the weekend after buying ExciteBike and realizing that some games are only great in memories. Yes, ExciteBike is not as cool as I remember it having been.

Military Madness Screen ShotMilitary Madness is a fun turn-based strategy game. You control different units on a game area that is divided into hexes. Each unit is allowed to move only so far, terrain permitting.

Each unit also gets one attack per turn. A unit's attack and defense power ratings are modified not only by the terrain both attacker and defender are in but also the proximity of other units. In other words, a weak unit can take out a powerful one if it has plenty of support units with it. Yes, you can surround and destroy enemy units with ease!

I have only been playing the game versus the computer opponent and I'm beginning to think that there is a distinct advantage on going first due to the fact that in every battle I have been able to destroy one or two enemy units before the enemy can react. I can see myself getting very frustrated in a two player game if I see my opponent not only drawing first blood but also digging multiple graves for my units!

All in all I enjoy the game. It has a built in tutorial which makes learning the game very easy.

That is the one problem with Virtual Console games on the Wii; lack of a printed manual. I think Nintendo could earn some big points if it made PDFs off all of the VC game manuals available for download.