World War III: Black Gold

World War III: Black Gold

Real Military Forces. Real Armaments. Real Geopolitical Conflicts. World War III - Black Gold transports gamers into a futuristic setting. A prolonged political crisis has sparked global unrest. A covert UN Central Geological Commission meeting discloses that global oil stocks have hit critical lows: Oil...

Release Date 27 Sep, 2013
Developer Reality Pump
Genre Strategy
Platforms Windows, macOS
71 Metacritic View on Steam

System Requirements

Component
Minimum
Operating System
Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10
Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10
Processor
Intel/AMD Singlecore CPU
N/A
Graphics
3D with DirectX support and 64 MB RAM C
GeForce FX 5600 C
Memory
512 MB
2 GB
Storage
900 MB
900 MB

Suggested PC Build

Minimum Build

  • CPU: Intel/AMD Singlecore CPU
  • GPU: GeForce FX Go5300
  • RAM: 1 GB
  • Storage: 1 GB
  • OS: Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10

Recommended Build

  • GPU: GeForce FX 5600
  • RAM: 2 GB
  • Storage: 1 GB
  • OS: Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10

About This Game

Authentic Military Units. Authentic Weaponry. Authentic Political Scenarios.

World War III - Black Gold places the user in a futuristic timeline. Continuous political tension has caused international chaos. A clandestine gathering by the UN Central Geological Commission uncovers that global oil resources have plummeted to hazardous levels: Reserves will be depleted in 8-10 years. This timeframe is too brief for industrialized nations to transition to renewable power. Consequently, widespread demonstrations break out globally, paralyzing the economy. The Superpowers have launched the Third World War...

KEY FEATURES:

  • Two gameplay settings: designed for rookies and veterans
  • Three distinct campaigns covering the USA, Russia, and Iraq across 30 heroic missions
  • Completely 3D battlegrounds and soldiers
  • Day-to-night transitions and dynamic weather influence gameplay and tactics
  • Weapons development system utilizing a "Technology Tree"
  • Underground networks including tunnels and trenches
  • Capability to alter the 3D landscape (level ground, build defenses, or excavate)
  • Sophisticated electronic warfare: interception of communications, image capture
  • Specialized Stealth and Kamikaze units
  • Stealth masking and signal jamming mechanisms
  • Protective measures: missile interception, decoys, chemical filters
  • Anti-air, anti-tank, and weapons of mass destruction
  • Competitive Multiplayer supporting up to 8 participants via LAN & EarthNet