Cannon Fodder 3 is a tactical action game that follows the style and traditions of the original game. Set in the 21st century, 500 conscripts face a pivotal choice - shall they ascend to the prestige of generals or find solace in an honorable resting place?

In the contemporary landscape of the 21st century, these soldiers possess superior equipment compared to their 1994 predecessors. Boasting an arsenal of 8 machinery types, suitable for terrestrial, aquatic, and aerial operations, they further wield an array of 17 weaponry variations, spanning from assault rifles to the potency of nuclear ordnance.

The adversary, composed of adept insurgents hailing from across the globe, harnesses cutting-edge technologies such as teleportation and an array of mechanized warfare systems. The protagonists confront formidable trials - grappling with artillery barrages, formidable energy barriers, automated turrets, kamikaze operatives, and imposing humanoid mechanical behemoths.

The game encompasses an assortment of notable features: 8 distinct machinery classifications, 17 weapon types spanning tactical nuclear strikes to carpet bombings, confrontations with distinctive adversaries, progression in rank through combat achievements, specialized bonus items, missions conducted under varying conditions of daylight and darkness, with weather nuances affecting the battlefield, and diverse locations encompassing America, Asia, Russia, lunar terrains, and orbital bases.