Gain Ground Overview
Gain Ground presents an arcade action experience where strategic selection of characters determines success. Players control a small initial group of soldiers, each possessing distinct capabilities, and must guide them across hostile environments.
Victory is achieved through one of two primary objectives: eliminating every enemy on the screen or safely evacuating all allied units to an exit point. The strategic layer involves managing a roster of over 30 possible characters, each with a unique specialization and two attack modes. Rescuing additional soldiers during a stage and ensuring their survival to the exit expands the available roster for future use.
The game's structure consists of 50 stages grouped into rounds, with a boss encounter concluding every set of ten. Effective play requires matching a soldier's specific weapons to the threats and obstacles presented, as different armaments prove more or less effective against certain foes. This creates a challenging dynamic where tactical unit deployment is as critical as direct combat skill.
