Extraction Force

The game is not about deep storytelling or complex mechanics; it’s about blowing stuff up in quick missions with fun and simple gameplay. If you’re looking for a game that cuts straight to the action, this one delivers. Forget complex storytelling or elaborate cutscenes—your mission is simple: Recover nuclear launch codes hidden within enemy towers. But how you approach this explosive task is where the real fun begins. The game’s core appeal lies in its dual-vehicle gameplay. You can either roll out in a powerhouse tank or take to the skies in a nimble helicopter. The choice isn't just for aesthetics; it dramatically changes how you approach each mission. The tank feels hefty, with controls that embrace a retro-arcade vibe. Its turret isn’t free-moving like a modern FPS but instead requires you to rotate it with dedicated buttons while using the mouse wheel to adjust its vertical aim. It’s clunky, but in a way that feels deliberate and rewarding when you finally line up the perfect shot. On the flip side, the helicopter offers a far more fluid experience. You control altitude and pitch, but aiming is a breeze thanks to a freely movable targeting rectangle that makes mowing down enemies almost too easy. The difference is that the helicopter’s firepower is matched by its fragility. The biggest twist is that neither vehicle can actually retrieve the launch codes. For that, you have to return to base and switch to a speedy, grenade-tossing jeep. This vehicle is the only one capable of completing your mission. Its attack options are limited, but it compensates with speed and ability to go right over tall sandy dunes. Ammunition is limited but can be replenished by either scavenging from defeated enemies or returning to base. The same goes for repairs. And since you only have a limited stock of each vehicle, every loss stings—especially if it’s your precious jeep. Timed missions keep you on your toes, but thankfully, the island maps are compact enough that each mission only takes a few minutes. Your focus is to destroy the towers and find the one holding the codes. But if you’re feeling extra destructive, the game rewards you with combat experience for taking down enemy tents, towers, and soldiers, even if they serve no practical purpose beyond personal satisfaction. The difficulty is adjustable across three settings, but even at its toughest, the game gives you some leeway by allowing you to take out towers from a safe distance if you’re clever enough. All the while, a hilariously over-the-top commander yells at you through the radio, demanding those launch codes with cartoonish urgency.

These guys' specialties are horror, humor and fun. This one is big on the latters! I need to check the scoreboard next time I play. This is like a ps/retro mecha/flyer style plus a hmmv, nonstop fun. try not to lose your tank

haha, this game is pure FUN. Your soldier is equipped with a helicopter, a tank, and a jeep. The jeep is primarily used to pick up the nuclear codes. When I first started I didn't like the tank, and then I figured out I could just run over everything in sight, and acquire points and ammo. Pure bliss. Tank is now my favorite vehicle. The helicopter is fun, and the jeep is a little difficult to control, but it's not bad and you can adjust the settings, and the only reason to use the jeep is to pick up the nuclear codes. There is an easy, medium, and hard mode. Definitely has a retro vibe, and is actually really funny, not corny. Pure retro fun. https://steamcommunity.com/groups/indieretrogamers