berto
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Joined: 3/13/2002 From: metro Chicago, Illinois, USA Status: offline
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I think that with AACW, AGEOD "got it right." And what they didn't get right, they can and will fix. AACW covers all the important aspects of the war and leaves very little of relevance out. Nitpicks about this or that UI element aside, it's astonishing to see how well they've integrated everything. It helps that they re-use modular code across their gaming lineup. So that, for instance, recent improvements to their newly released Napoleon's Campaigns game (e.g., Rules of Engagement tabs, AI improvements) they can easily retrofit into their earlier titles, such as AACW. Now, you may hunger for tactical control over battles, in which case AACW may not be to your taste. But in my estimation, AACW is the Real Deal. An excellent operational and strategic simulation, and very fine game, of the American Civil War indeed.
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