2007-04-27 (updated 2007-05-11)
Maelstrom takes place on a devastated future Earth where, in the wake of an apocalyptic ecological disaster, the planet is threatened by an alien invasion. In this savaged world, water has become the most valuable of resources and divided the remaining humans into two factions. Now, they must wage war against the invaders and each other in a desperate struggle for supremacy and survival.

Advancing the innovative gameplay mechanics of Perimeter into contemporary sci-fi game with action packed tactical gameplay featuring upgradeable transforming units.

It's all-out destructive war as you battle for control of the entire planet against fearless aliens, an army of high-tech super soldiers and a rag tag crew of human survivors.

Features:
* Genre-redifining RTS gameplay featuring deformable and destructible landscapes
* 3 unique races to choose from for a high level of tactical options
* A gripping storyline from respected SF writer James Swallow
* A cutting-edge graphics engine bringing combat to life like never before
* Upgrade units to deal with specific battlefield situations
* Network multiplayer for up to 6 players with full matchmaking and ranking system



source: www.codemasters.co.uk/maelstrom/aboutgame.php