Force 21 (USA) (GBC)

Force 21 on the Game Boy Color is a real-time strategy (RTS) game adapted from its PC counterpart. Despite the hardware limitations of the GBC, the game attempts to deliver an experience of commanding military units and managing resources.

Players engage in military campaigns, typically comprising various missions. The primary objective involves establishing bases, producing military units such as tanks, infantry, and helicopters, and then utilizing them to achieve goals like eliminating enemies, capturing strategic points, or defending vital locations.

The user interface is designed to accommodate the GBC's small screen and limited buttons. Players navigate a cursor to select and issue commands to their units. Resource management, such as money or fuel, is crucial for sustaining production and deploying troops.

Units possess distinct strengths and weaknesses, requiring players to employ appropriate tactics when confronting the enemy. For instance, infantry might be effective in capturing buildings, while tanks are more powerful in direct assaults.

Although lacking the detailed graphics of the PC version, Force 21 still provides enough visual information for players to differentiate unit types and terrain. Sound effects and background music also contribute to the battlefield atmosphere.

In essence, Force 21 represents a commendable effort to bring the RTS genre to the Game Boy Color, offering tactical challenges for fans of the genre.