Summary
- Release Year: 2014
- Genres: Indie, Quiz/Trivia, Strategy
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Publishers: Wastelands Interactive
Strategic War in Europe: A Deep and Engaging Grand Strategy Game
Strategic War in Europe is a grand strategy game that takes you back to World War 2. Developed by AGEod, the game combines accessibility with a plethora of strategic options, making it a game that’s easy to learn but hard to master.
The game’s map is large-scale and compact, and the basic rules are clear and easy to understand. This makes the game accessible to newcomers to the grand strategy genre, but don’t be fooled by the game’s simplicity. Strategic War in Europe offers a deep and engaging experience that will challenge even the most experienced players.
One of the things that makes Strategic War in Europe so unique is its focus on realism. The game accurately simulates the political, economic, and military aspects of World War 2. This means that players need to take into account a wide range of factors when making decisions, such as the morale of their troops, the supply lines of their armies, and the diplomatic relations between different countries.
Another thing that sets Strategic War in Europe apart from other grand strategy games is its emphasis on player choice. Players are given a wide range of options when it comes to how they want to play the game. They can choose to focus on military conquest, economic development, or diplomatic negotiations. They can also choose to play as any of the major powers of World War 2, or as one of the smaller nations that were caught up in the conflict.
This level of choice gives players a great deal of freedom to shape the course of the war. No two games of Strategic War in Europe are ever the same. The game’s AI is also very good, and it will provide a challenge even for experienced players.
Strategic War in Europe is a deep and engaging grand strategy game that offers a unique and challenging experience. It’s a game that will appeal to both newcomers to the genre and experienced players alike.
Key Features:
- Large-scale and compact map
- Clear and easy to understand basic rules
- Deep and engaging gameplay
- Focus on realism
- Emphasis on player choice
- Excellent AI
Scenarios:
Strategic War in Europe comes with seven scenarios, each of which offers a different experience. The scenarios range from short and simple to long and complex.
- Invasion of Poland (1939): A short and simple scenario that is perfect for beginners.
- Phoney War (1939-1940): A longer and more complex scenario that challenges players to manage the political and economic aspects of the war.
- Fall of France (1940): A challenging scenario that pits the player against the German war machine.
- Battle of Britain (1940): A scenario that focuses on the air war over Britain.
- Operation Barbarossa (1941): A massive scenario that simulates the German invasion of the Soviet Union.
- The Road to Berlin (1944-1945): A long and challenging scenario that takes players from the D-Day landings to the fall of Berlin.
- Grand Campaign (1939-1945): A massive scenario that simulates the entire Second World War.
Multiplayer:
Strategic War in Europe offers both hot-seat and PBEM multiplayer. This allows players to compete against each other or cooperate to achieve common goals.
Conclusion:
Strategic War in Europe is a deep and engaging grand strategy game that offers a unique and challenging experience. It’s a game that will appeal to both newcomers to the genre and experienced players alike. With its large-scale map, clear basic rules, deep gameplay, focus on realism, emphasis on player choice, and excellent AI, Strategic War in Europe is a must-play for any fan of grand strategy games.
Review Score
8.5/10
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