The developers of Ground Control II, Massive Entertainment decided to make an RTS with the most intense gameplay. For this, they worked on their engine named MassTech to allow the players to witness an amazing graphics and to complete the gameplay they were about to test.

When they released the multiplayer Beta, everyone was intrigued whether they will fulfill their promises or will be just dust in the wind.

Giving you the possibility to play as four different combat roles:  Infantry,  Armor, Support Forces, or Aerial, you will have to be the best of the best but at the same time play as a team and help your team to reach their victory.

The maps (only 2 maps are available in the beta) can host up to 16 players. At the beginning you will have to choose your team (USA or USSR) and your role. After you also decided where you want your drop point to be located, it's time to crush the enemies.

You will be given a maximum number of reinforcement points (4000). Each reinforcement you call has a fixed number of points that will be taken from you total number. After you decided what you want, you call them on the battlefield. After a short period of time they will be present at the drop point and ready to use. The exception represents the helicopters which will fly to you and will not be dropped in boxes like the other units.

Each role has its advantages and drawbacks. While infantry is perfect against land and air units, they are slow and very exposed and vulnerable to enemy fire. The support has role can use artillery to create havoc on the battlefield and bombard enemy positions, creating massive damage. They also have the best anti-air units, perfect to support the allied helicopters. Armor is all about tanks and heavy support. The helicopters are used for scouting, transport, anti-air and anti-ground.  Fast, but at the same time highly vulnerable to anti-air units, the helicopters are one of the most versatile weapons in the game.

On the battlefield there are the so called "command points". These points represent special locations on the map that once conquered and held will turn the tide of war in someone's favor. If you lose one, you must take it back in order to dominate you enemies. The players who assist in the capture of such a point or inflict enemy damage will receive "Tactical Aid". The Tactical Aid consists in additional forms of support like napalm strikes, air-to-air strikes to take down enemy helicopters, or the almighty Nuke. Each has its own cost and range so use them wisely. The effect area is most of the times small; you will have to place them when and where you think you will do the most damage to the enemy. There is also a delay of 15-20 seconds after you click an area until something happens...