Titans of Steel is a tactical turn based mecha game.
Players build/manage teams of giant fighting robots and their pilots and battle it out on 5 different hex based landscapes.
The game can be played solo, hotseat or over internet/LAN with up to 4 players.
The game consists of three modules :
In the headquarters module, the player manages a team of up to 8 pilots and 16 titans.
The pilots are described by their race (human/android/cyborg/replicant
), main attributes and skills.
They can gain experience points and advance in rank in a role playing game manner.
In the factory module the player can design new titans, choosing from numerous equipment and weapon systems.
These range from chainsaws to guided long range missiles.
The factory is also used to repair team titans after combat.
These are resolved in the battle module, using a unique time sliced turn system.
Players can match their teams against other players or against the artificial intelligence.
The combat does give the player complete control over the actions of their titans.