Turn-based tactical game Frozen Synapse tells the story of the distant future. The world is ruled by high technology and cruel government regimes that oppress ordinary people. This leads to a mass uprising, and the user plays one of the rebel commanders. He is given a team of soldiers, and the task is to defeat the loyalist troops. The story campaign includes 55 tasks, but in addition to it, gamers also have access to a multiplayer.Among the features of the multiplayer mode:
- The ability to switch missions. Instead of destroying an enemy squad, you can try your hand at protecting hostages or guarding the territory.
- Recording of the gameplay, allowing gamers to review previous matches.
- Each map is randomly generated, guaranteeing equal conditions for all participants.
In Frozen Synapse, fighters consist of different classes, such as a sniper, assault trooper or grenade launcher. They have different advantages and disadvantages, and can be useful in different situations. The application features Light and Dark modes. In the first, enemy units are visible to the player, and in the second, they are hidden. In this case, the gamer will have to independently calculate the location of opponents, based on messages about where and when they were last seen. A camera with a top view, which makes it easier to control the course of the battle.At the beginning of each fight, users are given a pause to determine the characteristics and actions of the fighters. The gamer can place his unit in a certain place, choose its behavior model, speed indicators and attack power. After the match starts, the application calculates the winner, based on the characteristics of the teams and their location. If the player makes a mistake, the results of the battle can be found out in advance in order to better think through the next move.