2018 was an odd year in which multiple signals in the sky and on Earth did not predict a Nazi invasion from the Moon. Nonetheless, troops in black uniforms proved to be ingenious, and towards the conclusion of WWII, they sent themselves to the Moon. They researched technology to conquer the Earth there for nearly 70 years, to the music of German marches. When they were ready, they sent a massive space fleet directly to our planet.
Johanna Sinisalo, a Finnish writer, wrote the narrative for the film Iron Sky. The premise appears silly and abstract, yet depicting the Nazi invasion on Earth in a distorting mirror may have been a fantastic idea. It may, because the film’s quality was subpar, and the game, Invasion, isn’t much better. We take on the character of a spacecraft pilot tasked with repelling German forces from the Moon. Conversations with real actors teach us about the tired work of saving the planet. The same people that appeared in the film. Unfortunately, the events and interactions are staged in a manner reminiscent of big-screen blockbusters. They were to be a mash-up of heroic American cinematic creations. However, the end result was only average. It’s not humorous to see the President of the United States chuckle ostentatiously at the announcement of a pay raise after a job well done. Also, our superior, who looks and acts like a cool drug dealer rather than a high-ranking military official, makes us want to switch off the scenes with the actors right away. The sole bright spot is the Indian embassy. For example, he asks us to look after a certain satellite that would reintroduce millions of Indians to their beloved TV shows.
The campaign, which lasts roughly 10 hours of pleasure, does not allow you to play as the aggressors. The writers made advantage of an intriguing invention in the shape of a space map, which indicated key objects as well as friends’ and opponents’ fleets. We may go to the space station at any moment to refill supplies, assist battling soldiers, or attack enemy ships ourselves. It is entirely up to us whether we concentrate on the primary narrative or begin completing profitable, but formulaic, side duties. This alternative works far better than a succession of assignments imposed from on high, and it provides the impression that we are involved in a vast fight. However, the concept behind this method was not completely utilized. While it is fantastic to join an ally fleet and jointly strike a huge enemy force, Earth’s defense has been ignored. When the enemy ships approach the green planet’s boundary, we will only receive a brief notification and lose several hundred reputation points. If someone does not care about numbers, they are not subject to any other penalties. The ship models in the game were inspired by the film. So we may fly fast British Spitfires or Australian Dundee bombers, among other things. The Nazis, on the other hand, fly strange, UFO-like Walkyr fighters or massive Siegfried Zeppelins. We acquire access to stronger and better machines during combat, which we construct for money gained during missions or for selling trash collected in space. For money, we can boost armor, bullet stopping capability, and ammunition container size. There aren’t many development alternatives, but they do give an incentive to save money.
Individual countries’ space bases are also portrayed in an intriguing fashion. Aside from Americans, the Earth is protected by Koreans and Russians, among others. Individual nations’ airspaces have distinct musical compositions. We listen to a lovely and incredibly atmospheric version of the US anthem at the American station, while music evocative of military choirs prevail near the Russian base. The musical score, which is heavily based on cinema themes, is catchy and wonderfully complements the actions on screen. The visuals are very outstanding, and the explosions of massive machines are entertaining to witness. So, why does the game fast become mediocre? Because the game’s core feature, space battles, is lacking. They typically take place across lengths of up to one kilometer, which is absurd given the current technology. Because of the limited area, spacecraft continuously pass each other, and space wrecks are common. Worse, you don’t even feel the pace throughout the bouts. It may be tough to replicate this effect in space, but the sensation of motion is obviously lacking, whether we are flying with afterburners or standing still. Only when you instantly jump from one spot on the map to another can you feel the pace.
Repetitive tasks do not improve the issue. Destroying a ship transporting an asteroid or a huge Zeppelin is exciting at first, but repeating the same action becomes tedious. The game employs an energy system that may be allocated to shields, ammo, and acceleration. When we run out of bullets, we normally have to regenerate our shields or replenish some of our ammo. In the event of a worse disaster, we will still have to flee to space stations. As if that weren’t enough, the only controllers available are the keyboard and mouse. The set is fairly comfy, however the absence of joystick capability is a significant shortcoming. Iron Sky: Invasion offers potential and intriguing ideas, but the overall execution falls short. You can have a lot of fun at first, but the production grows more and more dull with each passing minute. I’m just your average Joe.