Not sure how many people remember the 2003 title #FreedomFighters, but I've decided to emulate it as a starting point for squad command. IO Interactive has recently revealed that it is working on a new game to be published by Warner Bros., so who knows if that isn’t the anticipated Freedom Fighters sequel? Until we get Freedom Fighters 2, Asymmetric Ops is a game to keep an eye out for, with no Early Access date as of yet. Nonetheless, there’s a charming minimalistic style to the current build, something that could even pass for an artistic choice. They come from Synty Studios, as the sole developer has to manage his meager budget (if any) until he is eventually able to hire a 3D artist. The graphics aren’t final, as the assets weren’t developed for the game. The shooting mechanics seem functional and the battles are busy, with many rebels navigating in the heat of battle. Sounds like a promising melting pot and the first video already gives us a glimpse on the promised squad-based gameplay, as you recruit and order soldiers around. In Asymmetric Ops, you also play as a rebel trying to overthrow the chains of corporate authoritarianism. The narrative is inspired by Freedom Fighters as well, a game that stirred up quite some controversy when it released in 2003, thanks to its themes touching on the balance of world power, with the Soviet troops invading New York.
