Field Combat

Field Combat is a real-time strategy action game developed and published by Jaleco, released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991. This title offers a console-centric take on strategic warfare, blending direct unit control with base management and troop deployment, carving out a unique niche in the NES library.

In Field Combat, players assume the role of a soldier fighting against an opposing military force. The primary objective is to systematically capture enemy bases scattered across the map and ultimately destroy the enemy's main headquarters. You directly control your soldier, moving them across the battlefield, engaging enemy infantry, vehicles, and defensive structures with their weapon. Upon capturing a base, it becomes a production center where you can construct additional units. You might choose to build more soldiers for frontline assaults, armored tanks to break through enemy defenses, or artillery for ranged bombardment.

The core of Field Combat revolves around a constant push and pull across the map. You'll need to carefully advance, securing bases one by one to expand your operational capacity and resource generation. This means directing your newly built units to attack specific enemy strongholds or positioning them to defend your captured territory from counter-attacks. Imagine leading a charge with your soldier, followed by a line of tanks, to overwhelm an enemy outpost, then immediately redeploying your infantry to protect the newly captured base from an incoming enemy assault. The challenge lies in balancing direct action and strategic troop management to outmaneuver and defeat the entire opposing army.

Players will find themselves managing multiple fronts simultaneously, deciding which units to build and where to deploy them. Whether it's capturing a vital supply depot to fuel your production or pushing towards the enemy's central command, every decision impacts the flow of battle in Field Combat.