Any wargaming/civil war buffs check this out.

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Ive been fiddling around with the demo and as a longtime fan of the Total War series i find Scourge of War Gettysburg to be better in terms of an overall strategy/tactical/realism wargaming experience.
The gameplay is quite good, and altho the maps are 3-D the units themselves are sprites...so dont expect top notch graphics.
http://www.scourgeofwar.com/index.shtml

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I like games like this a lot, but this one seems older, on amazon, it says you need xp home.
 
CashMan;4754856 said:
I like games like this a lot, but this one seems older, on amazon, it says you need xp home.

Actually its only about 2 years old. And it was made a very small team of developers hence the very average graphics.
 
hipfake08;4756908 said:
Scourge of war?
How many battles did the game contain.

You vs computer?

Yes you may play against the AI/computer. However i have heard the multiplayer battles against other humans are a real treat.

  • Every Gettysburg engagement is meticulously recreated.
  • Multiple ‘What If’ scenarios are included.
  • Every major personality has been researched, and simulated by the AI.
  • Replay any engagement from the point of view of any commander.
  • Use ‘Sandbox’ mode, with at least seven maps, to create your own battles.
  • Enjoy Full modding support with a new friendlier interface.
  • Each weapon of every regiment has been painstakingly researched and modeled.
  • Sounds and Smoke effects bring the battles to life.
  • Historic writings are included, to learn about this key engagement in U.S. history.
The Battlefield

  • Five High-Resolution maps cover each sector of the battlefield in amazing detail.
  • One 5x5-mile map covers the entire Gettysburg battle area.
  • Historical weather and battle times bring added realism.
  • Crops are recreated from historical photographs and writings.
  • Devil’s Den, McPherson’s Ridge, Cemetery Hill, Culp’s Hill, the Peach Orchard, East Cavalry Field—they’re all there!
Multiplayer

  • Multiplayer online games may be accessed by an in-game Lobby.
  • The Courier System option provides historical realism as dispatches are delivered by horseback.
  • Full support provided for multiple players.
 
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