Cannon Fodder

The game uses a top-down view where players move a squad, aim, and fire with a cursor-based control scheme. Soldiers can throw grenades and occasionally use vehicles. Missions involve defeating enemy troops, destroying structures, rescuing civilians, or reaching extraction zones. Fallen soldiers are gone permanently, while replacements join the roster, making survival and careful positioning essential to long-term progress.

Jools

One of the most recognizable named soldiers associated with the game's opening memorial and overall identity.

Jops

A fellow memorial-list soldier often paired with Jools, symbolizing the expendable troops at the heart of the game's theme.

Avoid bunching your squad together, since grenades and heavy fire can wipe out multiple soldiers at once. Pick off enemies at the edge of the screen before advancing into open areas. Use grenade throws to destroy turrets and buildings from safer angles whenever possible. Vehicles offer strong firepower but can draw focused attacks, so scout ahead with infantry before committing. Preserving experienced soldiers is important because veterans become much more valuable in later missions.

Tips and tricks

• Advance in short steps instead of rushing across large open spaces.
• Use grenades for fixed targets such as buildings, bridges, and gun emplacements.
• In rescue missions, clear nearby enemies before moving civilians or approaching hostages.