Advanced Tactics October Release Likely
FORUM NEWS posted on 5 SEP 2007 by Andrew Glenn
Advanced Tactics: World War II is likely to be published in October by Matrix Games.
Although no offical word on its release has been made by Matrix Games, this forum thread indicates that an October release is likely for the turn-based strategy game from VR Designs.
Announced in late June (story), Advanced Tactics: World War II is a versatile turn-based strategy system that gives gamers the chance to wage almost any battle in any time period. Complete with a streamlined interface and an addicting style of gameplay, Advanced Tactics offers a unique and infinitely replayable experience for any strategy fan.
Advanced Tactics Features:
* Random map generator with optional shroud of darkness and mirror map functionality
* A Wargame Construction Kit like editor enabling to make any wargame scenario you like
* Realistic Supply System that can be harassed by damaging bridges and ports or by disrupting enemy sea supply lanes with your navy or airpower.
* Customizable Chain of Command
* Excellent PBEM cheat prevention mechanism, not even re-installing the game will let you cheat.
* Detailed, but fully automated mini battles, show you whats happening in battle.
* Engineers can construct roads and fortifications, blow bridges and raze towns.
* Aircraft can paradrop, airlift, airsupply, air attack, bomb and do air recon missions
* Excellent FOW, depending on your recon level you have full information, partial information or almost no information on enemy units and hexes.
* You control what all your towns produce
* Up to 4 research levels for almost all equipment; possible to upgrade existing equipment
* 3 Great Operational scale ww2 scenario’s: Ardennes ’44, Africa ’41 and Gothic Line ‘44
* 2 full theater ww2 eastern front scenario’s for 1941 and 1942
* A 3 player Europe 1945 scenario giving the Germans a last chance due to the Soviets advancing on the Allies.
* Fictional USA and Europe map scenarios, as well as a Diplomacy style scenario and loads more
* History Screen in which you can review all moves the enemy made in his turn
* Not just limited to 2 players, scenario for up to 9 players are included
* Very customizable units; you decide the weapon mix of your divisions!
* Command forces on land, sea and in the air
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