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Other Games, Development, & Campaigns => Other Games => Topic started by: The Evil DM on February 19, 2008, 04:56:13 PM

Title: small unit level combat
Post by: The Evil DM on February 19, 2008, 04:56:13 PM
I don't play computer games very often but I did enjoy the close combat series Close combat: a bridge too far, close combat: russian front, close combat :invasion normandy, etc.

I like the small squads of troops and the aerial view of things.
Do they still make games of this type?

maybe something in a fantasy setting? but just fighting, not roleplaying or kingdom management.
any suggestions?
Thanks.
Title: small unit level combat
Post by: KenHR on February 19, 2008, 05:20:00 PM
Have you tried any of the Combat Mission games?

//www.battlefront.com

It started life as computer ASL (much like Close Combat), but morphed into its own thing (much like Close Combat).  It's quite fun if you ignore the fanboys.
Title: small unit level combat
Post by: The Evil DM on February 19, 2008, 07:07:25 PM
Quote from: KenHRHave you tried any of the Combat Mission games?

//www.battlefront.com

It started life as computer ASL (much like Close Combat), but morphed into its own thing (much like Close Combat).  It's quite fun if you ignore the fanboys.


I will check that out.
Thanks Ken.
Title: small unit level combat
Post by: KenHR on February 19, 2008, 07:21:11 PM
No problem!  You actually inspired me to dust off Barbarossa to Berlin for some fun quick battles tonight.

While I remain partial to Beyond Overlord, I'd go for one of the later releases as they have tweaked the engine quite a bit.  CMBO is more primitive than the others on just about every level (but still a great game).

For fantasy games, I'm not aware of anything since the old Fantasy General, which should be available thru Underdogs or a similar site.