| Publisher |
Freeverse
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| Type |
Demo |
| License |
$49.95 |
| Version |
1.06 |
| Date Added |
3/25/2009 |
| Size |
342 MB |
Commander: Napoleon At War 1.06
From the strategy captains at Firepower Entertainment and Slitherine Software comes the second in the Commander line, Commander: Napoleon at War.
This installment of the Commander series places the player at the brink of war in the Napoleonic era. Re-write history with the same outstanding gameplay mechanics as Commander: Europe at War, but in a new dynamic setting, complete with amazing graphics and compelling campaigns.
In addition to the same seamless performance you’ve come to expect from this high level turn-based series, new features include a deeper combat system, compelling victory conditions, looting, razing, vassal states, and much more! Will you lead Napoleon’s France to an empire of infamy, or emerge as the victor to quell his ambition?
• 8 campaigns including the Grand campaign, and smaller campaigns, from France’s assault on Austria in 1805 up to the 100 days campaign ending at Waterloo in 1815
• Take control of Napoleon’s forces or the Allied Coalition who opposed him, including Britain, Prussia, Austria and Russia
• Huge map covering all of Europe in amazing detail
• Research many new technologies and control the focus of your nation’s research
• Dynamic weather system including mud, snow, storms and more!
• Trade routes and pirate raids, fortresses and siege warfare
• 12 different unit types including: Militia, Line Infantry, Light & Heavy Cavalry, Foot & Horse Artillery, Frigates, Ships of the Line and Pirates and Privateers
• Recruit historic commanders such as Ney, Blucher, Wellington & many more
Multiplayer via LAN, hot seat, PBEM and Internet accessibility with a selection of smaller scenarios specifically designed for multiplayer
Universal Binary (PPC/Intel)
1.4 GHz or better processor, Mac OS X 10.4 or later. Recommended: 2 GHz or better processor, 1.5 GB RAM.
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Skip Wyona (8/2/2009 - version 1.06) |
| THis long anticipated sequel to Commander: Europe At War attempts to fill the badly needed gap of turn-based Macintosh war games; a sub genre virtually non-existent. The fine Commander:EAW is a worthy effort and if you can overlook a glaring fault in Commander:NAW, you will enjoy this game as well.
From the game description: 'This installment of the Commander series places the player at the brink of war in the Napoleonic era. Re-write history with the same outstanding gameplay mechanics as Commander: Europe at War, but in a new dynamic setting, complete with amazing graphics and compelling campaigns.'
And herein lies the problem. Commander:NAW is a re-write of Commander:EAW with similar graphics and game play. Unfortunately, whereas Commander:EAW is a pretty good simulation of the strategic war in Europe, Commander:NAW tries to accomplish the same strategic play for what should actually be a TACTICAL simulation. Your suspension of disbelief will take hold when you realize that you are playing on a map of Europe and your artillery has a range of 100-200 kilometers. Examine other unit, place them in historical context, and you will see that you are playing a tactical simulation on what is a strategic map. This type of design is not adequate for a Napoleonic simulation. |
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