Deathground

Not to be confused with Deathground (upcoming video game).
Deathground
DeveloperFreeverse Inc.
PlatformMac OS
ReleaseAugust 23, 1999[1]

Deathground is a 1999 video game from US developer Freeverse.

Gameplay

In Deathground, players step into the role of mob bosses vying for control over New York City's boroughs, each neighborhood a battleground in a stylized turf war. The game involves gritty urban domination with tommy gun-toting gangsters vying over districts. Up to six players—human or AI—take turns at the keyboard, since network play is not supported. The core strategy is straightforward: expand your territory, reinforce your strongholds, and overwhelm adjacent enemies. Success hinges on tactical troop placement, calculated assaults, and end-of-turn fortifications. Bonuses are awarded based on territorial size, encouraging aggressive expansion while defending key access points to your criminal empire. The game includes several strategic components: occupying zones with police stations or hospitals yields special perks, and seizing areas marked "Deathground" can trigger chaotic, game-changing events. The aerial map offers a broad view of contested zones. Deathground offers a "Demand Surrender" option to shorten drawn-out campaigns, voiceover gunfight commentary, and an intuitive interface.[2]

Development

The game was showcased at the 2000 Macworld Expo.[3]

Reception

MacAddict said "Deathground is a slick little strategy game that will interest teenagers and adults alike, but only when players are competing against human opponents"[2]

The game was awarded best traditional game in MacWorld's 1999 Game Hall of Fame.[5][6]

References

  1. ^ "News". freeverse.com. Archived from the original on November 9, 1999. Retrieved December 10, 2023.
  2. ^ a b Carmien, Ed (December 1999). "Deathground". MacAddict. p. 67. Retrieved December 10, 2023.
  3. ^ Tuinman, Jaap (January 7, 2000). "Macworld Expo: A view from the Gaming Pavilion". CNN. Archived from the original on September 10, 2001. Retrieved December 10, 2023.
  4. ^ Reed, William (1999). "Deathground Review". Inside Mac Games. Archived from the original on August 15, 2000. Retrieved December 10, 2023.
  5. ^ a b "1999 Macworld Game hall of fame". MacWorld. January 2000. p. 74. Retrieved December 10, 2023.
  6. ^ "Deathground". freeverse.com. Archived from the original on March 9, 2000. Retrieved December 10, 2023.

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