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Liberty or Death

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Also known as
Dokuritsu Sensō 独立戦争

Lead the Continental or British Army in this strategic simulation of the American Revolutionary War.

Liberty or Death was released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1993, the same year as the original PC release.


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About Liberty or Death

Liberty or Death is a turn based strategy game set during the American Revolutionary War. Players select either the Continental Army or the British Royal Army to command, with a choice of three historical generals for each faction.

Management of the war effort is a central component, requiring the allocation of funds from supportive states. This treasury is used for military expenditures such as troop wages, naval development, and raising new regiments. Political control over territories directly influences financial strength.

Military engagements are resolved through a top down tactical system featuring period appropriate units like infantry, cavalry, artillery, and guerrilla fighters. Naval forces, including fleets and fire ships, can participate in coastal battles and may be directed to blockade enemy trade for additional revenue.

The conflict involves several autonomous factions beyond the two primary armies. These include revolutionary and loyalist militias, as well as French and Spanish forces that may join the American side following diplomatic agreements.

Liberty or Death Screenshots

12 images
Title screen.
Title Screen(Japan)
Sailing to the new world
This war is going to involve a whole lot of both.
Selecting your force.
Brief bio.
We could start by having them speak the proper King's English.
Area map.
Attacking a fort at night.
This isn't looking too good for the redcoats.
Failure.
Stats like that and you still couldn't keep Washington out of Princeton?