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Cannon Fodder
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Cannon Fodder

Sensible Software's 1993 action-strategy game, a darkly funny take on war with tiny soldiers.

Lead a small squad through dozens of missions in jungles, deserts and snow. New recruits line up on a hill of graves, a reminder of everyone who fell before.

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About the game

You steer your squad with the mouse, splitting them into groups and using grenades and rockets.

Its catchy theme song and black humour made it memorable, and controversial in its day.

History

Developed by Sensible Software and published by Virgin Games in 1993.

Cannon Fodder 2 followed in 1994.

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Ways to play

GOG.com Cannon Fodder
Paid Open

Extras

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Official extras on GOG Buying the GOG version also gets you these extras, free to download from your GOG library:
Manual (18 pages)
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