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Scout and transport helicopters inserting troops on a contested tropical island beach.$1.99PLANNED
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Top-down action / tactical command

First Ashore

The fleet can reach the coast. Only troops on the ground can hold it.

Launch from a carrier task force and lead helicopter operations across the contested islands of the Naros Strait. Scout enemy positions, suppress coastal defenses, insert specialist squads and protect landing craft as they establish the first foothold on hostile shores.

Planned price$1.99
Session8–15 minute operations; 100–140 minute campaign
Demo10-minute vertical slice
DRMNone
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WHAT IS FIRST ASHORE?

You pilot carrier-launched helicopters while commanding ground troops to capture and defend key island territory.

Launch from a carrier task force and lead helicopter operations across the contested islands of the Naros Strait. Scout enemy positions, suppress coastal defenses, insert specialist squads and protect landing craft as they establish the first foothold on hostile shores.

Best for: Players who enjoy readable arcade action, expressive movement, quick restarts and short missions.

WHY IT IS DIFFERENT

The fleet can reach the coast. Only troops on the ground can hold it.

  • Top-down helicopter action combined with accessible tactical command.
  • Troop insertion by landing, fast rope, parachute, winch and landing craft.
  • Beach assaults requiring reconnaissance, suppression and ground control.
  • A branching fictional conflict across more than twenty operations.

CORE LOOP

From first decision to completed run.

a contested beachhead assault with radar suppression and fast-rope squad insertion.

  1. 1Scout enemy island positions and air-defense networks
  2. 2Pilot scout, transport, or attack helicopters to suppress coastal guns and insert squads
  3. 3Command ground troops to capture airfields, bridges, and strongpoints
  4. 4Protect landing craft and defend against enemy counterattacks
  5. 5Progress through a 20-operation campaign where territory control shapes future battles

WHAT IS INCLUDED?

A complete arc, not an endless grind.

A branching fictional conflict across more than twenty operations in the Naros Strait, where preserved infrastructure and captured bases influence subsequent missions.

Unlock scout, transport, attack, and heavy-lift helicopters along with specialized squad equipment, naval artillery support, and logistics upgrades.

CONTROLS & ACCESSIBILITY

Clarity and assists are part of the design.

Flight controls paired with an accessible command wheel. Issue orders to friendly infantry, armor, and support craft with optional tactical pause.

Tactical pause, aim assist, squad auto-defense, terrain masking indicators, and difficulty customization.

CORE SYSTEMS

  • Top-down helicopter action combined with accessible tactical command.
  • Troop insertion by landing, fast rope, parachute, winch and landing craft.
  • Beach assaults requiring reconnaissance, suppression and ground control.
  • A branching fictional conflict across more than twenty operations.

FIRST PLAYABLE PROOF

10-minute vertical slice

a contested beachhead assault with radar suppression and fast-rope squad insertion.

QUICK ANSWERS

First Ashore FAQ

What kind of game is First Ashore?+
Launch from a carrier task force and lead helicopter operations across the contested islands of the Naros Strait. Scout enemy positions, suppress coastal defenses, insert specialist squads and protect landing craft as they establish the first foothold on hostile shores. Its central hook is: The fleet can reach the coast. Only troops on the ground can hold it.
How long is a session of First Ashore?+
The planned play pattern is 8–15 minute operations; 100–140 minute campaign. The first browser demo is a 10-minute vertical slice.
What is included in First Ashore?+
A branching fictional conflict across more than twenty operations in the Naros Strait, where preserved infrastructure and captured bases influence subsequent missions. Unlock scout, transport, attack, and heavy-lift helicopters along with specialized squad equipment, naval artillery support, and logistics upgrades.
Will First Ashore be DRM-free?+
First Ashore is planned as a complete $1.99 DRM-free download for Windows, macOS and Linux, with a separate browser demo and no proprietary launcher.

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