Stark and foreboding, it feels like you’re at the centre of the Cold War even before a nuke has been fired. Controls are intuitive too.
Graphics 7.8
Ripped straight out of WarGames, the neon wire-frame models and understated effects maybe sparse but they’re extremely stylish, perfectly suiting DEFCON’s matter-of-fact approach.
Sound 8.8
Reflects the horror of the holocaust superbly with an apocalyptic soundtrack that twists and changes in time with the action.
Gameplay 8.9
Refreshingly simple yet bursting with depth, DEFCON is enjoyable as both a quick blast as well as subtle strategic epic.
Lasting Appeal 7.8
Takes a moment to learn but months to master, although there are no additional units or modes to unlock.