FIGURE 8.5 Although the look and feel of SuperTux takes you back to the
Mario era, it is far from dull or boring. (© Pelya)
Battle for Wesnoth
One of the most popular games currently available for Linux is Battle for
Wesnoth (see Figure 8.6), a strategy game featuring both single-player and
multiplayer options. Based in a fantasy land, you are responsible for building
armies to wage war against foes who are attacking you. Game play may be
based on scenarios, such as in single-player mode, where some scenarios are
preinstalled and others may be easily downloaded, or based on trying to better
your friends at a LAN party or online.
Battle for Wesnoth comes with a map editor that lets you create your own
scenarios. An active community shares their work and welcomes new
contributions. You can find more information about Battle for Wesnoth at
http://wesnoth.org.