![]() ![]() The potential for stubborn defenders to throw an attacker’s plan off schedule.ģ. The trade-off between the competing demands of pushing an offensive and taking the time to resupply one’s troops.Ģ. While the campaign mechanics are very simple, they produce impressively rich effects, reminiscent of history books and dedicated operational-level games:ġ. Players take turns moving armies from region to region on the strategic map, and when two forces collide, this triggers a battle on the tactical map ( details here). The first is a dynamic campaign (at the time of writing, playable either in single-player or against another human) that works a little like the original Shogun or Medieval: Total War. Two distinct game modes provide context for individual battles. … but can zoom in at any time, or during replays, to enjoy the sights. Battles are about planning, scouting, and manoeuvre, followed by the reward of seeing a plan come together: the thrill as US Marine LAV-25s dash through the gap in a careless opponent’s line the joy of stopping a tank charge with one well-placed helicopter or air strike – and the agony when you’re outwitted. ![]() Tank rushers will have to unlearn those habits binoculars are as deadly as bullets here, and combined arms are king. Theme and mechanics come together brilliantly in the real-time, battalion-level engagements that lie at the heart of AB. They know what makes a good strategy game: a series of interesting decisions that produce clear, understandable outcomes. They can capture the spirit of a setting – in this case, a Cold War gone hot in Europe.Ģ. With AB, Eugen has demonstrated three things:ġ. That is exalted company to be in, alongside the likes of Paradox, Firaxis, and Creative Assembly, but I think it’s deserved. Wargame players will spend most of their time looking at blips on the map…Įugen Systems, the studio behind Wargame: AirLand Battle, is now one of my favourite developers of strategy games, of historical games, and indeed, of historical strategy games. Let’s defend Scandinavia in Wargame: AirLand Battle! Part 2 (FINAL): Who Dares, Wins.Let’s defend Scandinavia in Wargame: AirLand Battle! Part 1: Something Rotten in Denmark.Wargame: AirLand Battle: right troops, right place, right time.Wargame: AirLand Battle: opening a box of virtual chocolates.What we know about Wargame: AirLand Battle.Wargame: European Escalation – 40% off sale & content patch.Wargame: European Escalation – The Verdict. ![]()
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