# DEFCON-2: Missiles of October

> Turn-based strategy game simulating the Cuban Missile Crisis. (iPhone/iPad app by digital Gameworks LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/defcon-2-missiles-of-october/id1480747181 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [digital Gameworks LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1411684771)
- Category: Games, Board, Strategy
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 2.30/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 80 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-09-25
- Data updated: 2026-08-01
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/defcon-2-missiles-of-october/id1480747181/reviews.md

## What is DEFCON?

Digital Gameworks' latest mini turn based strategy game, DEFCON-2 The Missiles of October OR: Grab a Scotch, Fire Up a Smoke... And Check Your Bomb Shelter! sets the 'Wayback Machine' to the Fall of 1962 and takes a somewhat darkly humorous 'What If?' look at OPLAN-312 and the closest the world has ever come to World War III during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Take command of an OPLAN-312 Strike Package in a deadly race to locate and destroy the Soviet Nuclear MRBMs before they become operational and are launched against the US Eastern Sea-Board, Jam Radar Installations to reduce SAM effectiveness, Destroy Airfields to suppress MIG Patrols, Set Reconnaissance and Air To Ground Mission altitudes to minimize or avoid AAA fire. Locate and destroy the tactical nuclear Luna Surface to Surface Missiles before they're launched against the US Base at Guantanamo.

Features:
- Abstracted 'Mini' Air War Game
- Quick Turn-Based Play
- Random Setup (No two games ever play the same)
- Full 3D Graphics, Particle Effects, Stylized Retro UI, Sound Effects and Music

## Key features

- Mini turn-based strategy game
- Quick turn-based play
- Random setup for replayability
- Full 3D graphics
- Stylized retro UI
- Sound effects and music

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/defcon-2-missiles-of-october/id1480747181/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Cool

*2024-08-30*

Cool

### 1/5 — WTH

*2021-04-28*

Not even a game I would like my money back

### 1/5 — Not even a game

*2021-03-27*

Nonstrategy just click stars until you lose

## Frequently asked questions about DEFCON

### What is DEFCON-2: Missiles of October about?

DEFCON-2: Missiles of October is a turn-based strategy game that simulates a 'what if' scenario during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Players take command of a strike package to counter Soviet nuclear threats.

### What are the main gameplay mechanics in DEFCON-2: Missiles of October?

Gameplay involves locating and destroying Soviet nuclear missiles, jamming radar installations, destroying airfields, and managing mission altitudes to avoid anti-aircraft fire. It features quick, turn-based play.

### Does DEFCON-2: Missiles of October offer multiplayer?

The provided description does not mention multiplayer capabilities. It focuses on a single-player experience with randomized setups for replayability.

### What devices is DEFCON-2: Missiles of October available on?

DEFCON-2: Missiles of October is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod, as indicated by the supported devices list.

### How much does DEFCON-2: Missiles of October cost?

DEFCON-2: Missiles of October is a paid application, priced at $2.99.

### What is the age rating for DEFCON-2: Missiles of October?

The app has an age rating of 12+, suggesting it contains content suitable for users aged 12 and older.

### How often is DEFCON-2: Missiles of October updated?

The application was released on September 25, 2019, and its latest version is 1.00, last updated on the same date. There have been no updates since its initial release.

### Does DEFCON-2: Missiles of October have ads?

DEFCON-2: Missiles of October does not contain advertisements, as indicated by the 'hasAds' flag being false.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.00 — 2019-09-25

No release notes.

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