Cathartes -> RE: an I'm interested in purchasing this game; but I have some concerns (3/3/2007 3:02:14 AM)
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All links work here, just checked: http://wwww.matrixgames.com/games/downloads.asp?gid=294 The price made me hesitate, but I have to say, WITP is some real fine, old-school wargaming. My opinion: Graphics: 5, stock ones are looking rather aged, resolution is locked at 1024x768, BUT... community/mod support offer much improved choices, I'm a stickler for this stuff, and saw what the community had to offer before I made the purchase. Sound effects: 8-9, pretty impressive for a game of this type, music can get old after a while, but can be easily replaced or turned off. Gameplay: 10- thoughtful, consuming, wholly satisfying, all the detail you would want to manage and more. When you pull off a successful operation or invasion, it's a great feeling. Plenty addictive, thoughtful brain candy. Is it flawless? No way, but sets some standard for the scope of what it accomplishes. Historical Fidelity: 6-7, but again, some community mods like BigB, NikMod, CHS, etc push it to 10 no problem--lots of solid historical interpretation and gameplay enhancements. Matrix support: seems like a 10 to me--I've seen no less than 3-4 patches since I started hanging out here last year. AI: Slides from 8 to a 2 real fast. Good enough for a newb, or first campaign if you're playing Allies. You are human, it is scripted, what can be done except go PBEM. Replay Value: 10, no question here.
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