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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