Matrix Games Forums

Forums  Register  Login  Photo Gallery  Member List  Search  Calendars  FAQ 

My Profile  Inbox  Address Book  My Subscription  My Forums  Log Out

Matrix Games and Slitherine to Publish Unity of Command!

 
View related threads: (in this forum | in all forums)

Logged in as: Guest
Users viewing this topic: none
  Printable Version
All Forums >> [General] >> Press Releases, News and Events from Matrix >> Matrix Games and Slitherine to Publish Unity of Command! Page: [1]
Login
Message << Older Topic   Newer Topic >>
Matrix Games and Slitherine to Publish Unity of Command! - 10/20/2011 5:01:26 AM   
SeanD


Posts: 1574
Joined: 3/2/2006
Status: offline
Plus a kick-off trailer to display this elegant and engaging new game system in all its glory!

Matrix Games, Slitherine, and 2x2 Games are thrilled to announce that they have reached a publishing agreement for the highly anticipated WWII strategy game, Unity of Command. Now gamers can test their mettle against the intense strategic and operational challenges facing the German and Soviet armies during the Second World War.

To mark this announcement, a new trailer is now available which shows off the main features and gameplay found in Unity of Command. Look for Unity of Command to be in the Matrix Games store around mid-November.

About Unity of Command

In 1942, a titanic struggle is reaching its climax in the boundless, trackless expanses of southern Russia. The stakes cannot be higher as you take command of battle-hardened Wehrmacht or massive Red Army forces to decide the fate of an entire continent.

Unity of Command lets you replay the epic conflict that was the Stalingrad Campaign of World War II. In this turn-based game of strategy and cunning, observe how opportunity leads the German army to advance recklessly into the steppes of southern Russia. And as the story unfolds, join the Soviet campaign to repel the invaders... As these legendary battles play out on the hex board, the tension of decision making and difficulties of conducting operations on a massive scale emerge. Command armies and fronts in maneuver warfare, thrust and encircle, capture cities and cross continents; but never, ever forget to watch your supply lines.
  • Fast, flowing and accessible gameplay inspired by the style of the Panzer General series
  • Accurate yet approachable gameplay mechanics with operational-level units (Axis divisions, Soviet corps)
  • 20+ detailed scenarios, Axis and Soviet, at the scale of 20km per hex, 4 days per turn
  • Campaign mode that sets historical and what-if scenarios in strategic context
  • Sophisticated weather model, with detailed per-hex weather
  • Innovative supply system, providing for exciting battles of encirclement and breakout
  • Belligerent and aggressive AI that knows how to counterattack and threaten supply lines
  • Integrated “History Mode” for after-action replays
  • Multiplayer via the Internet
  • Moddable content (everything is open)
  • Novel combined arms system: attach specialist steps to divisions and corps to enhance a variety of attributes of the unit
  • Specialist steps available for: heavy artillery, heavy Tiger and KV-1 tanks, 88mm Flak guns, NKVD blocking detachments, Italian Blackshirts and more
Get more information on Unity of Command from its official product page and be sure to check out the new trailer!

_____________________________

Sean Drummy

Marketing and Press Relations Manager
Post #: 1
RE: Matrix Games and Slitherine to Publish Unity of Com... - 10/20/2011 5:15:13 AM   
amps63


Posts: 31
Joined: 10/27/2007
Status: offline
What a different look this one has. It looks a war game made by the people who did Gumby or Davey and Goliath. Very Claymation-ish!

(in reply to SeanD)
Post #: 2
RE: Matrix Games and Slitherine to Publish Unity of Com... - 10/20/2011 6:31:45 AM   
jomni


Posts: 2827
Joined: 11/19/2007
Status: offline
WITE Lite!

_____________________________


(in reply to amps63)
Post #: 3
RE: Matrix Games and Slitherine to Publish Unity of Com... - 10/20/2011 1:56:35 PM   
Max 86


Posts: 699
Joined: 11/6/2007
Status: offline
Definitely has a different look. The units remind me of chess board pieces. I would like to know a few more details though. Sorry if I missed it in the trailer.

1. How does supply work?
2. What role does command have in affecting a unit's movement/combat - bonuses/penalties? Leaders?
3. I saw a panzer move right past a russian inf unit. How do ZOCs work?

I am very impressed that on the product page it says the download time with a 56k modem is 0 minutes. Now THATS cooking with propane right dere fellas lemme tell ya!


_____________________________

No problem Chief!

(in reply to jomni)
Post #: 4
RE: Matrix Games and Slitherine to Publish Unity of Com... - 10/21/2011 1:23:48 AM   
poop17


Posts: 60
Joined: 12/21/2010
Status: offline
 the style of the Panzer General

(in reply to Max 86)
Post #: 5
RE: Matrix Games and Slitherine to Publish Unity of Com... - 10/21/2011 3:03:52 AM   
kaegogi55


Posts: 9
Joined: 10/5/2011
Status: offline
YES, another Panzer General and Panzer Corps style game. How about a Peoples General and Allied General game.

(in reply to poop17)
Post #: 6
RE: Matrix Games and Slitherine to Publish Unity of Com... - 10/24/2011 3:17:46 PM   
vonRocko

 

Posts: 1447
Joined: 11/4/2008
Status: offline
Interesting, How does "campaign mode" work? Does it string the scenerios out, or is it a full map Russian campaign?
Thanks

(in reply to kaegogi55)
Post #: 7
RE: Matrix Games and Slitherine to Publish Unity of Com... - 10/24/2011 3:50:03 PM   
Hanal

 

Posts: 2312
Joined: 11/1/2003
Status: offline

quote:

ORIGINAL: vonRocko

Interesting, How does "campaign mode" work? Does it string the scenerios out, or is it a full map Russian campaign?
Thanks


I believe that it is specifically for the southern front culminating with Stalingrad. It is not an entire east front campaign.

(in reply to vonRocko)
Post #: 8
RE: Matrix Games and Slitherine to Publish Unity of Com... - 10/25/2011 10:03:12 AM   
Anguille


Posts: 637
Joined: 6/28/2006
From: Hyper-cruiser "Phantom"
Status: offline
I'd like to know if it will be playable on a netbook like Battlefield Academy or Panzer Korps (i am refering to the screen resolution).

Thanks

< Message edited by Anguille -- 10/25/2011 10:05:00 AM >


_____________________________


(in reply to Hanal)
Post #: 9
RE: Matrix Games and Slitherine to Publish Unity of Com... - 10/25/2011 5:44:12 PM   
vonRocko

 

Posts: 1447
Joined: 11/4/2008
Status: offline

quote:

ORIGINAL: J P Falcon


quote:

ORIGINAL: vonRocko

Interesting, How does "campaign mode" work? Does it string the scenerios out, or is it a full map Russian campaign?
Thanks


I believe that it is specifically for the southern front culminating with Stalingrad. It is not an entire east front campaign.

Yes now that I look closer I see that. Thanks.

(in reply to Hanal)
Post #: 10
RE: Matrix Games and Slitherine to Publish Unity of Com... - 10/25/2011 7:08:16 PM   
Terminus


Posts: 41459
Joined: 4/23/2005
From: Denmark
Status: offline

quote:

ORIGINAL: J P Falcon


quote:

ORIGINAL: vonRocko

Interesting, How does "campaign mode" work? Does it string the scenerios out, or is it a full map Russian campaign?
Thanks


I believe that it is specifically for the southern front culminating with Stalingrad. It is not an entire east front campaign.


Doesn't stop at Stalingrad.

_____________________________

We are all dreams of the Giant Space Butterfly.

(in reply to Hanal)
Post #: 11
Page:   [1]
All Forums >> [General] >> Press Releases, News and Events from Matrix >> Matrix Games and Slitherine to Publish Unity of Command! Page: [1]
Jump to:





New Messages No New Messages
Hot Topic w/ New Messages Hot Topic w/o New Messages
Locked w/ New Messages Locked w/o New Messages
 Post New Thread
 Reply to Message
 Post New Poll
 Submit Vote
 Delete My Own Post
 Delete My Own Thread
 Rate Posts


Forum Software © ASPPlayground.NET Advanced Edition 2.4.5 ANSI

0.734