Interloper review – engrossing, minimalist real-time strategy

(PC, Mac , Linux, Monogon Games, cert: n/a; out now)The real-time strategy is a rich genre, but one that many shy away from. Defined by gameplay where players enact strategies simultaneously rather than by taking turns, RTSs are inclined to be intense, are often deeply complex, and adopt stern military themes, none of which represents an enticing entrance to the form. Which is where elegant indie game Interloper steps in. The team at Monogon have distilled the contemporary RTS, and rebuilt it as