All of which is my cup of giblets.

Here’s the launch trailer.

OK, as and when I play, I’m probably going to turn off that unit dialogue.

A hexagonal map from Zephon with units and explosions

Why does everybody sound so chipper about being forced to trade blows with tentacle beasts?

Here’s some blurb:

Humanity emerges, hesitantly, into ruination.

Horribly mutated animals hunt in packs through deformed woodland.

Cover image for YouTube video

Decrepit military robots stumble unknowingly through the ruins, sensors and logic centres blown.

Control the survivors of humanity in a near-future apocalypse of alien origin.

Gather your allies and pick your actions wisely.

And here are some numbers.

Over 50 unique units in battle!

Six kinds of climate to worry about as you paint the map!

11 tiered resources to account for when running your economy!

OK, that’s enough numbers.

Don’t fret, there are more onthe Steam page.

The aforesaid Gladius came out in 2018, at the height of the pre-Edwin period.

It appears to have been well-received.

Fraser (RPS in peace) didwrite about the absence of diplomatic options.

Zephon seems to be cut from the same cloth, even if it’s comparatively deficient in Tyranids.