Is this THE Civil War game to get right now?

[CommandDork]

I've been keeping my eye on this game since release but have been waiting for the dust to settle.

Would you say this is THE Civil War game of them all? A dream come true for AmCivWar buffs??

[Sleepman]

CommandDork님이 먼저 게시:

I've been keeping my eye on this game since release but have been waiting for the dust to settle.

Would you say this is THE Civil War game of them all? A dream come true for AmCivWar buffs??

For nothing in the world!!!!
do not believe me, but read others! everyone is talking and crying about the same thing! Ay dumber nowhere!
And you can take my word for it, Sid Meir Gettysburg is head and shoulders better than this one! (if the graphics are not the main thing for you - try it! you will get a lot of pleasure. ))

[Oubley]

I don't know, can't think of any civil war game that didn't have it's flaws.

Haven't played Sid Meir Gettysburg in like forever, even that probably is more nostalgia speaking. I remember that being scripted and on a timer, and it's just Gettysburg.

Ultimate General Civil War can get kind kind of arcady, there is a campaign of sorts and individual battles.

Forge of Freedom the strat map is a mixed bag, battles can take forever since it's turn based.

AGEOD Civil War games strat wise isn't bad but can get to a point where it's to many units and there is no real tactical interface (it's simulated mostly)

Take Command: Second Manassas maybe my favorite but even that is limited because again it's scripted battles on timer , though there is a limited sandbox mode.

Scourge of War: gettysburg.... Gettysburg fatigue and personally didn't like the maps so much.

War of Rights is fun at times but it's only like a few hundred people on a side and the officers sometimes don't have common sense (imo) The respawning can take the fun out of the game at times, but if you didn't respawn...

What this game needs is 4-8 multiplayer for the historical maps which it currently doesn't have.

I could go on about other games like Gary Grigbsy (War of rights?) John Tiller stuff, Hps simulation games, Sierra Civil War Generals, but.....

They all have flaws. So if you're able to turn your brain off a little bit, it's decent imo but has some flaws.

I like watching the guns pop in this game so that's why I keep reinstalling it.

[Scotters]

This is the civil war game to get now! And the developers have committed to making improvements through 2022. If you are a civil war buff, you need to get this.

[crono900]

The only problem I have with Sid Meier's Gettysburg is that I have not been able to play it on Windows 10. It has a kernel error, and that is with the disc.

UGCW, is not bad but the AI scaling, ruins it for me. I don't mind some handicap for the AI based on difficulty, but to punish the player for having good strategy goes over the top.

As for this game, it is by far better than most other ACW strategy games out there now IMO and will continue to improve with time thanks to dedicated devs

[Duck]

i played sid meir Getty/sid meir Antietam/UGCW ad nauseum. IMO, this game is the best.

[kevlong]

I've played most of the American Civil War games published in the last 30 years and for my money Grand Tactician:Civil War is the best of them all right now even if it is flawed.

The reason for the game's greatness is also one of the game's biggest problems -- the developers vision might be bigger than their ability to complete. At present the game is attempting to mimic the economy of mid 19th century United States while also creating both a strategic and operational American Civil War games. It is a lot for a small team to accomplish.

They are currently they working on patch 1.06 which will address the economy which, in my opinion, is presently complex without being approachable and adds little to the game. That said, I do love the developers desire to calculate war supplies down to individual weapons.

The strategic map is glitchy but they have made significant improvements since the game was released. It still needs more improvements especially in the area of supply lines.

The operational map is easily my favorite feature. It makes you feel like Grant and Lee looking at maps over a camp fire. The problem is even after multiple attempt to address it, the AI is pretty easy to beat. I win at least 80% of my battles though the AI is starting to make it tougher after the last few patches.

As I said earlier, this is my favorite ACW game. Despite it's flaws it gives you a feeling of two armies blundering into one another rather than the clockwork and arcade nature of a game like Ultimate General Civil War.

The game will be an all time classic if the developers can work through the game's issues however I do worry the game won't end up in what I'd consider a completed state. The developers have published a roadmap which does sounds good and even with its flaws, the game is fun to play at present. The money I spent was to support the developer's vision and so far they haven't let me down.

[Polygon]

I’ve got over 600 hours in the game, so I definitely got my money’s worth. In my personally opinion, it is the best Civil War game thus far. However, that is based on my personal desire for this type of Civil War game.

I like an overall, comprehensive approach to my war games. The more complex the better. That is not a preference for a lot of people though. Some prefer a simpler, or more one-dimensional type of war game. To each their own.

One big plus is the developers are still updating the game. And with each update the game has improved.

In my current CSA campaign, Aug of 63, I’m playing with the mentality of the southern heads at the time, which was to fight a generally defensive war, with the occasional incursion into the North. As it stands, I have an army of 450k. The North has an army of almost 700k, but they are only attacking occasionally, and piecemeal at that. If they attacked in forced, I’ll probably be overrrun.

Right before I saved, they did land a sizeable amphibious force to my rear, just south of Petersburg that I will have to somehow contend with. So the AI can still make it interesting!

Even with it’s shortcoming and flaws, I would still highly recommend the game.

[G Willikers]

For me it's a bit too comprehensive, I wish it had more limited game modes like eastern/western theatre campaigns with limited objectives, or (especially with customizable avatar being planned) a campaign mode that starts you with a division at Manassas and allows you to be promoted through the ranks as the war plays out around you.

I'm interested in operational and tactical strategy, I really don't care about building ships, recruiting, and managing taxes/technology. Granted some of that can be automated but it still results in a UI that's a bit too overwhelming for me to really enjoy. Of course for a lot of people I'm sure it's a dream come true.

[Nats]

Its got flaws that's for sure, but this game is now my second most played game on Steam and still slowly creeping up towards the top of the list. Its an amazing game that is a monster of dedication and ambition by the devs. God only knows what it will turn into, but its great fun to watch it grow and play along.

[bylandt11]

I can only say I love this game. I keep coming back to it. The many details can seem overwhelming, but you can get a long way by playing on intuition and learning by playing.

I can't compare with any other civil war games, only with military games in general. This one is very, very good. Amazing how the strategical, operational and tactical levels are all included and merged in a satisfactory way.

[Dorb]

If you like the ACW, this is the game to get. It's a good game that will become great with time.

[CommandDork]

Peer pressure won out. I bought it.

Now I have no lunch money....

[Nats]

When you have a great game to play, you don't need lunches lol

[Duck]

CommandDork님이 먼저 게시:

Peer pressure won out. I bought it.

Now I have no lunch money....

lol that was funny. good news though. this game is what, $50? Even entry level jobs as cashier pay $12-13, so for four hours of work you can get over 1000 hours of entertainment. Great ROI.

[HeedimusMaximus]

CommandDork님이 먼저 게시:

I've been keeping my eye on this game since release but have been waiting for the dust to settle.

Would you say this is THE Civil War game of them all? A dream come true for AmCivWar buffs??

For me it is. And I'm a single player guy, so whatever this game is to anyone else is entirely their business.

It's like someone made a game designed specifically for me.