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Introduction

Usually when Microprose announces that it is shipping a new game, it is a cause for excitement. Microprose has a well-known history of creating quality games that have excelled in their genre. Personally, I generally don’t like games that are produced by Microprose, but I respect their ability to produce outstanding titles. For instance, although I don’t particularly like Alpha Centuri, I know and acknowledge that it is a superior game. In this effort with Gunship, however, Microprose has failed to deliver a game of their usual caliber.

Storyline

After the break up of the former Soviet Bloc, the countries that served as buffers between communist Russia and Western Europe are destitute. The recovery process has been long and hard for these countries, and some have employed the tactic of building up military supplies in order to help spur the economy. As the countries previously held by Russian control are now stockpiling arms, the Russians are becoming increasingly nervous. They launch a preemptive strike against their former satellite Poland, who in turn asks NATO for assistance. Naturally, NATA decides to help out the vulnerable Poland, who has historically bore the brunt of so many Russian attacks against Europe. Eventually, Great Britain, the US, Germany, and Russia become embroiled in a massive armed conflict where the very stability of the world is in question. As a Gunship pilot, it is your duty to fight for your country until the enemy is destroyed.