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  • Direct troops in WW2
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The best games remain exciting years after they're released. That's definitely the case with the real-time strategy game Close Combat and its sequel, Close Combat II: A Bridge Too Far. In this installment, you command troops on the Allied or Axis side, attacking or defending strategic bridges. The game's most distinctive feature is the way it factors in the psychology of your troops: if your soldiers think an order is ridiculous or if their stress level exceeds a certain threshold, they won't obey. The two-dimensional graphics still look passable, and the sounds effects are impressively realistic, though their sample quality is low by today's standards. With all its small buttons and bars, the interface initially looks intimidating, but it's actually quite straightforward. 

In Close Combat II, you direct troops who have different levels of experience and morale. Making smart decisions is crucial as you handle both seasoned and inexperienced soldiers. You also manage the resources that strengthen your forces, ensuring you distribute supplies and manpower effectively.

Battles in the game occur in real time. This means you need to think quickly and react to changing situations on the battlefield. The historical accuracy of the scenarios adds depth and interest, making each decision significant.

You have the power to decide which operations get reinforcements. This involves strategic planning to use your limited resources where they are needed most. Your ability to adapt to the battlefield's needs plays a big role in your success.

The outcomes of your decisions have lasting effects. The damage your troops take and the ground they hold carry over to future missions. This continuous impact makes every battle important.

Another unique feature of Close Combat II is the ability to create your own battle scenarios using the Battlemaker. You can select from over 130 different units, including infantry and vehicles, to set up custom challenges.

Bottom Line

If you have any trouble, you'll find an in-game tutorial and a bunch of help files in the Internet. WWII fans and strategy buffs will like this game a lot.

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Command Axis or Allied troops in WWII battles.
Close Combat II: A Bridge Too Far is the highly anticipated sequel to Microsoft's 1996 game, Close Combat. In this latest installment, you're in the middle of a nasty squabble for control of five strategic bridges, in a scenario that is based on an actual World War II campaign called Operation Market Garden. As you battle from the Allied or Axis perspective, realistic tactical combat and dynamic battle flow challenge you to outthink your enemy in the war room and on the battlefield. A resource-allocation model strives to make things as true to life as possible, too, rationing your resources and making your soldiers behave physically and mentally just as real troops might, given the circumstances. In addition, a Battlemaker mode is included to answer those "What if..." scenario queries and assist in multiplayer operations.

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