Everyone can instinctively grasp that an elephant with a giraffe's head will probably move slowly, have a vicious trample attack, and a very long line of sight. That's the appeal of Sigma. The game takes place on a series of islands of varying climates. Deserts, jungles, forests, and other regions are simulated, and different combinations of animals are effective in each. To win you'll have to use the terrain, and your animals, to their best advantage.
Lions can charge easily across open plains.
If there's a river near your base of operations, beware of aquatic creatures surfacing and wrecking the place. All told, Sigma looked to be a promising stab at an RTS game that's both intricate but accessible. Expect to see Sigma on store shelves before the year's end. In the meantime, sleep tight, and don't let the killer whale-gorillas bite. Read on for more.