''Force 21'' is a

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game made by

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Plot summary

The game features a storyline which has US forces fighting

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forces in the year 2015.

Development and release

''Force 21'' was released in 1999 for

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, and in December 2000 for

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. General Franks (who later collaborated with

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on a book) consulted for this game.

Reception

The PC version received mixed reviews according to the

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. It sold 9,168 units in the U.S. by April 2000.

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