13th April 2003, 9:35 PM
Huh... I don't know about calling it an RTS though based on that description... it sort of looks like the beginnings of one, and should probably be recognized for that, but a RTS? I'm not so sure... with a broad definition of the genre, though, it probably is.
Of course Herzog Zwei (I've played the rom) isn't exactly a modern RTS either -- you can drive the ships, limited control, etc... but it clearly is a precursor to the genre as we know it... and also must have inspired Westwood's Dune 2, which was the first true RTS.
Of course Herzog Zwei (I've played the rom) isn't exactly a modern RTS either -- you can drive the ships, limited control, etc... but it clearly is a precursor to the genre as we know it... and also must have inspired Westwood's Dune 2, which was the first true RTS.