How it plays

How does Scorched Earth: The Mother of All Games play?

The game uses a side-on view of a destructible battlefield. The objective is to eliminate every opposing tank, whether controlled by the computer or by other local players.

Players take turns selecting a weapon, setting firing angle and power, and launching a projectile. Wind, gravity, terrain, and weapon behavior affect the result. Between rounds, players can buy equipment and defensive items, while different game settings alter money, damage, and battlefield rules.

Matches support solo play against computer opponents and multiplayer on one computer. Progression is based on surviving battles, earning funds, and improving the tank’s equipment rather than on a fixed story campaign.

Plan your run

What is the best way to play Scorched Earth: The Mother of All Games?

Begin with conservative shots until you understand the current wind and the effect of the chosen weapon. Use the landscape for cover, but remember that repeated explosions can remove protection.

Spend money according to the situation: defensive equipment helps against accurate opponents, while specialized weapons are valuable when ordinary shells cannot reach a target. Adjust power in small increments and observe projectile behavior before committing expensive ammunition.

Before you begin

What should you know before playing?

  1. 1

    Check wind direction and strength before every shot.

  2. 2

    Use terrain and tunneling weapons to create or exploit cover.

  3. 3

    Save expensive weapons for situations where standard ammunition is unlikely to work.

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