Dark Reign 2

Dark Reign 2 is a real-time strategy (RTS) video game developed by Pandemic Studios and published by Activision in 2000. It is the sequel to the 1997 game Dark Reign: The Future of War.

The game is set in a post-apocalyptic future where Earth has been ravaged by environmental disasters and conflict, leading to a struggle for survival and resources. The storyline focuses on two main factions: the Jovian Detention Authority (JDA), representing a more ordered, technological society, and the Sprawlers, a loosely organized group of survivors adapted to the harsh environment.

Gameplay in Dark Reign 2 revolves around resource management, base building, and tactical combat. Players gather resources, construct bases, produce units, and engage in battles to control territory and eliminate the opposing faction. The game features a variety of units, each with unique strengths and weaknesses, requiring strategic deployment and tactical decision-making. One notable feature carried over from the first game is the use of elevation and line-of-sight, adding depth to combat scenarios.

Dark Reign 2 introduced some new features to the real-time strategy genre, including deformable terrain, which allowed players to alter the battlefield with explosions and construction, affecting unit movement and line of sight. The game also featured a more developed single-player campaign and multiplayer options for competitive play. While it received mixed to positive reviews, it is remembered for its attempts to innovate within the RTS genre.