America Against Ants

America Against Ants is a story-driven tactical defence game set in 1951, following the fictional aftermath of atomic testing in Nevada that produces giant mutant fire ants. Players take command of Task Force Sable, a military unit tasked with defending the American Southwest as the ant infestation spreads towards Las Vegas.

The campaign consists of 30 handcrafted missions in which players rescue civilians, destroy ant nests, and fortify strategic positions. Combat involves deploying infantry, APCs, tanks, artillery, and experimental anti-ant technology, with an emphasis on unit positioning and overlapping fields of fire to withstand enemy swarms. Different ant castes present distinct tactical challenges, including ground units that target defences or troops, as well as airborne drones and large queen ants that appear as the invasion escalates.

The game features a cast of recurring characters, including Lieutenant Johnny Henderson, General Gordon McCoy, and Professor Gillian Carter, who contribute to the unfolding narrative. Players can call upon various support options such as artillery strikes, air support, pheromone-based experimental weapons, and the Atomic Annie nuclear artillery system to counter the escalating ant threat.