Freedom Force

Comic-book superhero strategy RPG with pauseable squad battles

Irrational Games · Published by 2K · Released May 29, 2009

RPG Strategy

Reviews: Mixed; 56% of 549
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Playing now: 0; peak 24h 2
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update: Unknown; no patch notes found

Free demo available, 0 playing it now: get the demo.

Metacritic: 90/100 (critic reviews)

What is Freedom Force?

This is an isometric superhero strategy RPG with real-time combat that you can pause. You lead a squad through missions in Patriot City, choosing existing heroes or creating your own to fight criminals empowered by aliens plotting to conquer Earth. Multiplayer is limited to LAN or direct IP connections.

For you if...

+you like campy comic-book heroes with distinct powers
+you enjoy planning squad tactics during pauseable battles
+you want a mission-based campaign with hero creation

Not for you if...

−you prefer direct action over commanding a squad
−you want a serious superhero story without comic-book camp

What players say

56% of 549 reviews are positive

Players praise the comic-book style, characters, and variety of powers. Many report crashes and movement or mouse-control bugs on modern systems; some need fixes to play, while others cannot get it working.

Screenshots and trailer

Freedom Force system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows XP/Vista
Processor: 600 MHz or faster Intel Pentium III or AMD Athlon processor
Graphics: 32 MB or greater supported Direct3D capable video card with DirectX 8.1 compatible driver
Memory: 128 MB or more RAM
Storage: 570 MB or more free hard disk space plus space for saved games