The Tone Rebellion

The Tone Rebellion (1997)

by The Logic Factory, Virgin Interactive Entertainment
Genres:Point-and-click, Real Time Strategy (RTS), Music
Game modes:Single player, Multiplayer
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user avatar@Danicelauser avatar@Danicela
January 29, 2025
Unique RTS style, graphics, unique point of view, unique gameplay, unique ambiance, very alien-dreamy universe. Deserves some bugs correction which existed back in the day.
user avatar@IDPLAYuser avatar@IDPLAY
January 29, 2025
Game works without issues with the basic Windows compatibility settings. Really unique 2D RTS title - haven't played anything quite like it. Would be nice to find it widely available again - The company who owned the rights doesn't exist anymore. Todd Templeman might know more - he is one of the original founders.
The others have already pointed out why this one should make it to gog. I only wanted to emphasize the quality of the soundtrack. That alone should be argument enough. Aside from that, there is also another wishlist entry for this game with more than 600 votes.
user avatar@Hybris85user avatar@Hybris85
January 30, 2025
This one is a unique RTS with a moody, alien atmosphere and somewhat adventure-style elements, if I remember correctly. Figuring out how it all works was enchanting, and wanting to see what comes next part of its allure. I would love to be able to play this one again and believe that it would be a breath of fresh air for many who would experience this for the first time.
user avatar@DiewazZzuser avatar@DiewazZz
February 02, 2025
Ahh, The Tone Rebellion! That’s a deep cut—definitely one of the most unique RTS games ever made. The whole concept of controlling different tribes of floating psychic jellyfish (the Struggle) against the creeping darkness (the Tone) was surreal. It wasn’t just about base-building and combat but also about managing the mystical energy flow. And yeah, that OST? Pure atmospheric brilliance. Those eerie, ambient tracks made the game feel otherworldly. Hard to find another RTS that captures that same dreamlike quality.
user avatar@dracrazuser avatar@dracraz
February 06, 2025
I love this game, was my first RTS played. The music, the gameplay, enviroment and story (very simple tho) are very unique. This game marked my childhood. Is so sad that is not a very known game, it deserves to come back and more people to know this magnific title. It inspired me so much and keeps inspiring me nowadays.
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