Stealth Combat Demo

War is never a fair game, which means that each side will stop at nothing from trying to destroy their enemies. Weapons come in many shapes and sizes, not to mention the fact that vehicles can strike from ground, air, water, or even from underwater. Regardless of their power, most of these machines still need a human controlling them, which is where the soldiers come in.

Stealth Combat is an action game designed to provide you with a close rendition of what these machines feel like, as well as a chance to control them and put their weaponry to good use. Over the course of two campaigns and plenty of different scenarios all over the world, you get to pilot and drive a variety of vehicles, including attack helicopters, assault jeeps and even boats, depending on the situation.

The story revolves around two opposing factions, namely the E.M.A. (Economic and Military Alliance) and the Great Empire. Although it is not very explained, the conflict takes place somewhere in the future, so you do not really have to worry about realism too much when it comes to technology and global relations. Naturally, there’s a unique campaign for each faction, which allows you to see the conflict from both perspectives.

Even if the title of the game might make you think about secret missions and silent assassinations, the scenarios are actually quite action-packed and you definitely do not get to sneak around too much. There are some nighttime missions, however, but they are still centered around eliminating the enemies as quickly and as loudly as possible, preferably by using rockets.

Graphics-wise, the engine is quite potent and it does manage to render some interesting scenery, at least when you consider the age of the game. There’s nothing special about it, on the other hand, so do not expect to be surprised by it. A decent soundtrack plays in the background for the most parts, but there is some spoken material as well, coupled with convincing sound effects for guns and explosions.

Although it certainly tries to appear as something else, Stealth Combat is nothing more than a glorified action game, with plenty of shooting and explosions to keep you company. Hence, as long as you do not mind being lied to by the title, you can definitely have a bit of fun with it and lose a couple of hours.