Game Information

Original Release Date: December 01, 1993

Platforms: 3DO Interactive Multiplayer, Acorn Archimedes, Amiga, Amiga CD32, Atari Jaguar, Atari ST/STE, BlackBerry OS, DOS, Legacy Mobile Device, Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Super Nintendo Entertainment System

Involved Companies: Sensible Software, Virgin Interactive Entertainment, Inc., Krisalis Software, The Hit Squad, Arch Rivals, Audio Visual Magic, Arc Developments, Sold Out Sales & Marketing, PanelComp, Silicon Sketches, The Dome Software Developments, Kuju Wireless Publishing, Tower Studios, Codemasters, Magic Productions

Genres: Shooter, Strategy

Summary: Cannon Fodder is an action-strategy shoot 'em up game developed by Sensible Software and published by Virgin Interactive. The game is military-themed and based on shooting action but with a strategy game-style control system. The player directs troops through numerous missions, battling enemy infantry, vehicles and installations. Cannon Fodder has a darkly humorous tone which commentators variously praised and condemned. Its creators intended it to convey an anti-war message, which some reviewers recognised, but the Daily Star and a number of public figures derided the game. In other respects, reviewers highly praised the game, which widely achieved scores of over 90% in Amiga magazines. Amiga Action awarded it an unprecedented score, calling it the best game of the year.