Thrill of Service
The Thrill of Service game franchise is NikNak Computing’s alternative to Tellus’ Biological Warfare series.
Overview
Developed by Deep Dive Games, it follows a best-selling formula to churn out endless sequels. Thrill of Service sends players into the heart of battle in historically-themed modern-era battles dating back to the First World War. The game focuses on slaughtering wave after wave of enemies — either to exhaust enemy reserves or reach objectives. The series originally included immersive storylines, but Deep Dive developers quickly realized the players only wanted to experience the killing and moved to an online multiplayer environment where strangers murder each other over and over again. The high resolution visuals, gratuitously gory animations, and quick respawns desensitize players to the real world impact their actions would have.
References
- WTA: W20 Book of the Wyrm, p. 190