Conflict

Conflict

Overview & History

Released by Vic Tokai in North America in 1990, Conflict is a fascinating and often overlooked hybrid strategy game for the Nintendo Entertainment System. Eschewing the typical platforming and role-playing tropes dominant on the 8-bit console, this title plunges players into a tense, geopolitical cold war scenario. The storyline centers around a fictional global conflict where a superpower must orchestrate military campaigns across diverse terrains—ranging from dense jungles and open oceans to desolate wastelands—to neutralize hostile forces and restore international peace. Unlike standard turn-based wargames, Conflict blends macro-level hexagonal grid strategy with real-time, action-oriented tactical engagements whenever your units clash directly with the enemy.

Gameplay Features & Mechanics

Players command a variety of military units including infantry, tanks, battleships, fighters, and bombers, each possessing distinct movement ranges and attack potentials. The game is divided into distinct operational phases: movement, combat allocation, and resource management. When opposing forces occupy the same sector, the game transitions into a dynamic tactical skirmish screen where positioning, terrain advantage, and ammunition conservation dictate survival. Success requires balancing aggressive territorial expansion with defensive logistical supply lines. Featuring a password save system and multiple scenarios of increasing difficulty, the game demands deep strategic foresight, rewarding players who carefully anticipate enemy counter-offensives and effectively leverage air and naval supremacy.

Keyboard Controls

• Arrow Keys / D-Pad: Move cursor / Navigate menus / Guide units
• Action Keys: Confirm selection / Execute attack / End turn
• Enter: Start / Pause