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Players who have already enjoyed the games in this series might be wondering why they should shell out more money to buy games they already have. We can think of two good reasons. First, The Operational Art of War: Volume 1 has been updated to contain all of the engine enhancements that were added to Volume 2. Also, the entire series now shares a single large database, meaning units from any era can fight against one another. Vietnam-era units can fight against modern forces, hypothetical post-WWII battles with a smattering of equipment from the Korean War can be set up, and the possibilities are endless.
Novices can ease into the game's complex interface by playing one of the simpler scenarios that are provided, then graduate to the bigger, tougher campaigns (like the entire Korean War). This is a complicated game, requiring a large time investment from anyone who wants to get good at it, but its depth and scope make it the best game to date for simulating large battles. --T. Byrl Baker
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33 of 34 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great game but a little complex,
This review is from: Operational Art of War: Century of Warfare (CD-ROM)
This is the latest package of the "Operational Art of Warfare" from Norm Koger and Talonsoft. Unlike earlier Norm Koger offerings (all fantastic) this one models warfare at a larger overall level, such as a theater level. The game itself is very minutely modeled and complex. It is somewhat difficult to get into as you simply can't fire it up and start moving units around. The map interface is full of dozens of controls for micromanaging your forces. There is no "tutorial" campaign nor is there a tutorial in the manual, which is not very instructionally written. However, the game itself is very well made once you learn how to play it. After you get past the learning curve, you will find a construction set, quite a few highly detailed included campaigns, and lots more stuff to be downloaded off the internet. The graphics are not over glittery and distracting (and they have different levels of display options to suit your tastes). The resolution phases of combat are highly detailed and modeled, and the AI may not be Napoleon but you're going to have to work for your victories. And furthermore, since the game sports several multiplayer options, you can face the most difficult adversary of all: That buddy of yours who pleads ignorance of wargames and whipes you from the map in six turns! This is a true wargamer's delight. A bit complex and with a longer learning curve, but a must have for armchair generals.
40 of 44 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wargamer's treat,
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This review is from: Operational Art of War: Century of Warfare (CD-ROM)
Most wargamers look at a game as an investment. They know that a truly exceptional game will require large amounts of time, and they want the game to be able to hold up its end of the deal. TOAW:CW is no exception. Once installed, you'll be able to play some of the smaller scenarios immediately (the US invasion of Grenada is a fun one). Once you get used to the incredible level of detail here, such as the combat resolution calculations, you'll be ready to tackle larger scenarios, such as a civil war in the US - in the year 2008.The game includes data on units and weapons from about 1880 or so to modern day, so WWI scenarios are included as is a hypothetical invasion of Yugoslavia in 1999. In fact, there are a number of "forgotten" battles (like Attu Island) and hypotheticals (Invasion of Cuba during the missile crisis in 1962), which is quite refreshing. If you're looking for a wargame to occupy you for several weeks, lots of replayability, and a high degree of accuracy, this is it. There's a few glitches: the game runs problematically on some older CD drives (the latest patch helps a little), and a few other quirks, but overall, it's one of the best choices you can make.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Grognards rejoice!,
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This review is from: Operational Art of War: Century of Warfare (CD-ROM)
This game would be a bargain at twice the price- why, you ask? Because almost every cardboard chit and paper map game simulating operational 20th century warfare you would normally shell out 30-50 bucks for is included in this game. Can't find the specific battle you want? Still can't find that elusive scenario? Then break out the books and design it yourself using the game's scenario editor with its massive equiment database- it's a lot of fun and you'll be surprised how much you'll learn. The game is actually a great learing tool in and of itself- want to find out why Operation Market/Garden turned out the way it did? Want to find out why the American focus on logistics in WWII wasn't really such a bad idea? This game is not only fun to play, but can be used to supplement more traditional means of learning (it's great to read about a battle as you play). Every aspect of each battle is carefully rendered- unit organization, logistics, fatigue, air support, interdiction, naval power, morale, weather, terrain, fog of war, random events, nuclear and chemical weapons- this is a game not only for the hobbyist, but for the serious historian. Century of Warfare is a proven game system with numerous players (and potential email opponents) world-wide. If you prefer depth of simulation over eye candy, then this is a game for you.
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