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With a name like Stalin vs. Martians, you know it's gotta be good photo

"Sing a song, have some fun! Rhythm is a dancer!"

No, I'm not quite sure what it means either, but that's the beauty of it -- the quote doesn't have to make any sense. Indie arcade-style RTS Stalin vs. Martians is one of the more ridiculous games we've covered here, and that's saying something.

The game itself is coming out in April for PC, but what you should really care most about is the trailer (located after the jump). It's quite possibly the single greatest videogame trailer I have ever had the pleasure of watching. You might think I'm just exaggerating for the sake of page views, but I'm really not.

But wait, it gets better. One of the bullet points from the press release is "Incredible Russian electronic soundtrack and wild music-video intermissions." If this game doesn't make you want to name your firstborn child after Stalin, nothing will.

 
Mezmer Games Presents Stalin vs. Martians

New Independent Games Label Announces April Release and New Trailer for First Title


NEW YORK - March 9, 2009

Mezmer Games today announced the April release of Stalin vs. Martians, developed by an alliance of three independent studios: Black Wing Foundation, Dreamlore and N-Game.

Stalin vs. Martians, as the name suggests, is a game both absolutely ridiculous and over-the-top. Fun and accessible, it takes a simple arcade-like approach to the genre of real-time strategy. The player controls the Red Army as it defends Earth from the Martian Invasion of 1942, the highly classified military operation which even today remains a closely guarded state secret. Stalin himself conducts the mission briefings, and later even becomes a playable unit.

The bold leader is duly serious even as he faces the most ridiculous threat the world has ever known. The game itself is far from standard RTS fare; this is not a realistic and deeply strategic war simulation, but a straightforward, fun and light-hearted arcade-style game complete with power-ups falling from conquered foes in the form of bright shiny coins.

Stalin vs. Martians features include:
• Unique concept and design.
• Fast-paced and lighthearted arcade-style real-time strategy, with power-ups, coin-collection and speedy reinforcements.
• Accessible and fun, well suited even for people who don’t normally play strategy games.
• A single-player campaign of 12 missions.
• Incredible Russian electronic soundtrack and wild music-video intermissions.

The game is scheduled for release in April 2009 as one of the first releases of Mezmer Games, the new company under Paradox Interactive that focuses on indie development.

To view the new trailer, please visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGnNbKfpx9k

For more information, please visit: http://www.mezmergames.com/group/stalinvsmartians







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RAB's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/10/2009 11:51
RAB
DemonPR's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/10/2009 11:51
DemonPR
WTF!
LilJimmyNordin's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/10/2009 12:00
LilJimmyNordin
That thing must have previously been tarded at some point, because someone tarded it again before I watched it. It's fully retarded.
Squirrel Pope's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/10/2009 12:02
Squirrel Pope
HAHAHA! I love it. I might become a RTS player just cause of this trailer.
Kaleidoskull's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/10/2009 12:02
Kaleidoskull
What the hell did I just watch...?
Scroll's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/10/2009 12:03
Scroll
Missed opportunity, where's Dance commander?
Spelunking raccoon's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/10/2009 12:06
Spelunking raccoon
Argghhh most not buy game on trailer alone. must not buy game on trailer alone. must not buy game on trailer alone... I'm so buying that game
MrTaco's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/10/2009 12:36
MrTaco
If it comes on steam for $5 i would probably pick this up.
Chronic Logic's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/10/2009 12:42
Chronic Logic
Okay the trailer is funny and the whole premise sounds cool. But the actual gameplay seems average.
Anviltongue's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/10/2009 12:53
Anviltongue
Move your feet!
Holyetheline's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/10/2009 12:56
Holyetheline
Looks like a pretty steady RTS
Knivy's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/10/2009 13:29
Knivy
Want, omg I'll even give copies as presents.
Mar Vell's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/10/2009 13:57
Mar Vell
Gotta love the good ol' CCCP!
falinter's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/10/2009 14:52
falinter
Is there a 3rd group? Don't RTS's usually have 3 classes to balance things out?

Anywho, that was kinda fun looking.
Guncannon's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/10/2009 17:37
Guncannon
This better be Alpha gameplay, because otherwise, I'd think it's running off a 5-year old, out-of-date RTS engine. Then again, if this was designed to be offered on Xbox Live or PSN, I'd understand. And in any case, this game is designed to sell on the concept alone.
TheRedScorpion's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/10/2009 18:50
TheRedScorpion
Da Comrades! Repel the Martian invaders, for the motherland!

Seriously, what the hell.
Altair78's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/10/2009 19:14
Altair78
What the hell I just watch?
Psychomax's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/10/2009 20:38
Psychomax
It looks like the gameplay clips are lagging in the trailer itself. Although it's an awesome idea, I'm not too sure it would be worth the purchase.
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