What it is
Iron Storm is a first-person shooter from Kylotonn set in an alternate 1964, where the Great War has continued and a front line cuts through Germany. You play Lieutenant James Anderson, sent behind enemy lines to destroy key positions in an effort to end the fighting. Its setting draws on elements of the First and Second World Wars and modern warfare, bringing trenches, mines, gas, snipers, tanks, radar and automatic weapons into the conflict. The game combines shooting with adventure elements: its six non-linear levels send you back to some areas, offer multiple ways to complete objectives, and include puzzles and opportunities for stealth. The store description also notes that the stock market affects the battle. Iron Storm includes single-player and multiplayer, with Family Sharing listed on Steam. It is listed for Windows. The developer is Kylotonn and the publisher is Microids; the game’s listed release year is 2002, and its Steam release date is May 8, 2014.
What players like, and what they don't
- Six non-linear levels
- Multiple ways to complete objectives
- Puzzles and stealth alongside shooting
- Single-player and multiplayer modes
- Listed platform is Windows only
- The setting centers on a prolonged war
Who it suits
It suits players interested in a shooter that mixes combat with puzzles, stealth and non-linear objectives. Its single-player and multiplayer modes offer both solo and shared play options.
Iron Storm frames its shooter action around an alternate-history war and a mix of era-specific weapons and hazards. The non-linear missions add puzzle and stealth options alongside direct combat.
