Operation: Matriarchy (also developed by MADia) takes place in the same continuity as Echelon.

The aggressors from the planet Velian, having new weapons that make them almost invincible, are trying to destroy the Federation and capture all of its colonies.

You'll play it, you'll enjoy and, ultimately, put it aside for more traditional games that offer a lot more sparkle.

"[13] GameSpot said, "In spite of its problems, Echelon does hit close enough to the mark to offer some fast and flashy, but ultimately shallow, thrills.

"[9] However, Jim Preston of NextGen said of the game, "Credit to Buka for trying to combine two genres, but predictably it neither soars nor crashes.