This old-school isometric RTS set in modern warfare is heavily inspired by Red Alert 1 and Sudden Strike 2

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Defilade

Defilade is an old-school isometric RTS set in modern warfare. Command intelligent troops that take cover, rescue wounded comrades, dive from grenades, vault obstacles and dig trenches. Build your base, secure supply lines and fight across fully destructible massive battlefields that feel alive.

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Why it worked

The video effectively targets a specific niche audience by referencing beloved classic RTS titles, immediately establishing credibility and nostalgia.

Summary

The video showcases gameplay footage of an upcoming real-time strategy game called Defilade, highlighting its mechanics and inspirations. It encourages viewers to wishlist the game on Steam.

Structure

1Introduction to the game's genre and inspirations
2Demonstration of base building and supply line mechanics
3Showcase of unit AI and cover systems
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Original caption

If you loved Red Alert 1 and Sudden Strike 2 you need to see this new RTS - Build your base and protect supply lines - Soldiers take cover without being told - Huge battlefields can be fully destroyed Game is Defilade. You can wishlist it on Steam now. #GamingOnTikTok #WhatToPlay #indigames #videogame #gaming

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Product placement

Defilade (a) it ACTS — the game interface is operated, showing base building, unit movement, and combat mechanics. Removing it would change the video entirely as it is the subject.

Call to action

You can wishlist it on Steam now.

On-screen text

This old-school isometric RTS set in modern warfare is heavily inspired by Red Alert 1 and Sudden Strike 2

Transcript

This old-school isometric RTS set in modern warfare is heavily inspired by Red Alert 1 and Sudden Strike 2. Build your base and protect supply lines. Soldiers take cover without being told. Huge battlefields can be fully destroyed. Game is Defilade. You can wishlist it on Steam now.