Gain Ground is an arcade-style action-strategy game for the Sega Master System where you command a diverse squad of heroes, each with unique weapons and abilities. Originally a hit in the arcades, this tactical top-down shooter tasks you with guiding your team through increasingly difficult eras of time by either defeating every enemy on the screen or moving your surviving characters to the exit point.
How to Play
Your goal in each stage is to rescue captured comrades and reach the exit, or eliminate all enemy forces. You must carefully choose which character to deploy based on the layout and enemy types. Use the Arrow keys to move your character. Press Z and X to use your character’s specific attacks, which range from spears and bows to firearms and magic. Press Enter to start or pause the game.
Tips
- Pay close attention to enemy placement before choosing your character; some weapons fire over obstacles, while others are strictly line-of-sight.
- If a character dies, they remain on the battlefield as a captive in the next round. You can rescue them with another character and guide them to the exit to revive them.
- Time your movements carefullyโrushing blindly will quickly deplete your roster.
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