Cannon Fodder: War has never been so much fun

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Playtime Not Played
Last Activity Never
Added 4/27/2026 19:14:48
Modified 4/28/2026 13:10:08
Completion Status Not Played
Library Playnite
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Platform PC (Windows)
Release Date 1/9/1993
Community Score 81
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Genre Shooter
Strategy
Developer Sensible Software
Publisher Codemasters
Krisalis Software
Kuju Wireless Publishing
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The Hit Squad
Virgin Interactive Entertainment, Inc.
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Description

Cannon Fodder is an action-strategy shoot 'em up game developed by Sensible Software and published by Virgin Interactive. The game is military-themed and based on shooting action but with a strategy game-style control system. The player directs troops through numerous missions, battling enemy infantry, vehicles and installations.

Cannon Fodder has a darkly humorous tone which commentators variously praised and condemned. Its creators intended it to convey an anti-war message, which some reviewers recognised, but the Daily Star and a number of public figures derided the game. In other respects, reviewers highly praised the game, which widely achieved scores of over 90% in Amiga magazines. Amiga Action awarded it an unprecedented score, calling it the best game of the year.