Battle Area: Clear the Mars Mining Base
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What is Battle Area?
The mining base on Mars has fallen into enemy hands and you are the elite soldier picked for it. You work along tight corridors and mine shafts trying to take the whole base back.
How to play
The arrow keys and WASD both walk you along the shafts, while the mouse swings your view onto a target. Shoot with left click. The mission is complete once no enemy is left in the base, and you need to get there before your health bar empties. Mine corridors are narrow, so enemies show up with no warning, and taking corners on a wide angle keeps your health up. On-screen controls cover walking and shooting when you play on a phone.
Controls
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| Arrow keys / WASD | Walk the shafts |
| Mouse move | Swing your view and aim |
| Left click | Shoot |
| Touch joystick | Walk and shoot on a phone |
Tips
- Stop at a corridor mouth and let the enemy come to you rather than pushing inside.
- Hold your aim at chest height, because sudden meetings leave no time to correct up or down.
- Pull back when your health drops and find a spot where they reach you one at a time.
Frequently asked questions
Can I play it on mobile?
Yes. On-screen controls appear for walking and shooting, and aiming works by dragging a thumb across the right half.
How many levels does it have?
It progresses mission by mission. The level count can change between versions, so a firm number would be misleading.