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Close Combat - Last Stand Arnhem

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Close Combat: Last Stand Arnhem is out on Steam and GOG

Posted: 29 NOV 2018

One of the deepest tactical game ever made, depicting one of the boldest and tragic military operations of WWII, has been released on Steam and GOG

In Close Combat: Last Stand Arnhem, as the Allies you will carry out the world’s largest airborne operation, Operation Market Garden, to cross the Rhine and bring a swift end to the war or, as the Germans, use a hastily organized set of defense forces to prevent the Allies from reaching their ultimate goal, Arnhem Bridge. 

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Close Combat is the real Deal!

Posted: 9 SEP 2013

 

Matrix Games announces the latest deal of the week. This week’s Deal is once more dedicated to Close Combat.  

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Close Combat Last Stand Arnhem v5.60.53 update

Posted: 14 JUN 2013

 

Matrix Games  announce the release of the new v5.60.53 update for the WWII tactical  wargame Close Combat - Last Stand Arnhem.

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The Close Combat Mega Update Is Now Out!

Posted: 21 JUN 2011

Fantastic improvements to the venerable Close Combat engine plus a sale for newcomers to the series!

Matrix Games, Slitherine (www.slitherine.com) and Black Hand Studios are thrilled to announce that the long-awaited re-launch and mega update of the Close Combat series is now available! These new releases mark a fantastic overall improvement to the gameplay of the Close Combat games and show the astonishing distance the series has come since its original form many years ago. Be sure to check out the video on YouTube and the preview article at The Wargamer to see what everyone is so excited about!

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Mega Update Promo Video Released for the Close Combat Series!

Posted: 8 JUN 2011

See the extraordinary improvements to pathfinding and the AI in this quick video

Matrix Games, Slitherine (www.slitherine.com) and Black Hand Studios are excited to release a new promotional video showing off the huge improvements to unit pathfinding in the coming relaunch of the Close Combat games. With crystal clear “before the update” and “after the update” illustrations, gamers can see how the upcoming relaunch and mega updates will fulfill a longstanding wish of the Close Combat community and create a much improved gaming experience!

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Matrix Games Announces a Relaunch and a New Contest for the Close Combat Series!

Posted: 6 JUN 2011

New “2.0” releases, a mega-update for existing customers and a new contest breathe fresh life into the classic real time tactical series

Matrix Games, Slitherine (www.slitherine.com) and Black Hand Studios are thrilled to announce that they are nearing completion of a new relaunch of the Close Combat series, representing countless hours of hard work from the developers and based on community feedback to greatly improve unit pathfinding, friendly and enemy artificial intelligence and more!  These new “2.0” releases address some of the most significant issues that have been on the wishlists of Close Combat fans since the original games were released. 

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Close Combat – Last Stand Arnhem is Updated

Posted: 4 AUG 2010

Map tweaks, bug fixes and more have just made the jump and are headed into action

Matrix Games and Strategy 3 Tactics are proud to release the comprehensive 5.60.01 update for their acclaimed World War II tactical game, Close Combat – Last Stand Arnhem. The update has a few big fixes, map tweaks, AI improvements, and some logic changes.

 

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New Close Combat – Last Stand Arnhem Trailer!

Posted: 14 JUL 2010

Check out the new trailer to see why Last Stand Arnhem is jumping to hard drives everywhere!

Matrix Games (www.matrixgames.com), Black Hand Studios, and Strategy 3 Tactics are pleased to release a new trailer for Close Combat – Last Stand Arnhem! The new trailer offers historical context along with some gameplay footage for the new remake of the classic Close Combat: A Bridge Too Far. The video is available on YouTube or for download.

 

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Close Combat – Last Stand Arnhem Now Available!

Posted: 7 JUL 2010

It’s jump time! This is Close Combat - You are in Command!

Matrix Games, Black Hand Studios, and Strategy 3 Tactics are proud to announce the release of Close Combat – Last Stand Arnhem! A remake of the revered Close Combat – A Bridge Too Far, Close Combat – Last Stand Arnhem brings gamers all the appeal of the classic Close Combat series with plenty of new features, enhancements, improvements, and more!

 

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New Video AAR Released for Close Combat – Last Stand Arnhem

Posted: 2 JUL 2010

Check your ‘chute – jump time is fast approaching as Close Combat returns to Arnhem!

Matrix Games, Slitherine Strategies (www.slitherine.com) and Strategy 3 Tactics are thrilled to release a video AAR showing off the elegant blend of turn-based strategy and real time tactical action found in the upcoming Close Combat – Last Stand Arnhem release, which is scheduled to be available in early July 2010. The video AAR focuses on the first moves during the first two days of the campaign in the Eindhoven area, where the Allies fight to secure the bridges and keep open “Hell’s Highway” past Eindhoven so that XXX Corps could move on to the Nijmegen and Arnhem areas. The video is available on YouTube and also for download.

 

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Close Combat – Last Stand Arnhem Is Announced!

Posted: 28 JUN 2010

Take charge of the audacious plan to end the war before Christmas in this highly anticipated remake!

Matrix Games (www.matrixgames.com), Slitherine Strategies (www.slitherine.com) and Strategy 3 Tactics are thrilled to announce that Close Combat – Last Stand Arnhem will be releasing in early July, 2010!  

 

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Details


Close Combat - Last Stand Arnhem

Release Date: 21 JUN 2011

Language: English
Genre: Tactical
Turns: Real-Time
Complexity: Basic
Period: World War II


Developer
Black Hand Studios



Product Specs

  • Theatre: Western Europe
  • Unit Scale: Squad, Individual (People, Planes, Tanks, etc.)
  • Players: 1-2
  • AI: Yes
  • PBEM: No
  • File Size: 916mb
  • Download Time:
  • - 56K Modem: 36hr 20min
  • - DSL or Satelite: 119min
  • - High Speed: 24min
  • Version: 5.60.51
  • Manual: PDF E-Book
  • Editor: Yes

Product Requirements :
    OS: Vista/7 (Vista/7 rec.)/10 (Runs in Windowed mode )
    CPU: 400 MHz CPU (600 MHz or faster rec.)
    RAM: 512 RAM (1 GB rec.)
    Video/Graphics: 1 MB Video RAM (8MB rec.) DirectX 9 compatible and capable of 1024x768 resolution or higher
    Sound: 16bit DirectX 9.0 compatible sound card
    Hard disk space: 2.0 GB free
    CD-Rom: Yes
    DirectX version: 9.0c
    Anything else that is needed: A network or internet connection for 2-player head to head play.

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Digital Express Edition: This edition comes with a full color printed box, full color printed CD (with your order number and serial number printed on it) and a PDF E-Book indexed manual.
Standard Edition: This edition comes with a full color printed box, full color printed CD (with your order number and serial number printed on it), a Printed grayscale manual and a PDF E-Book indexed manual.
Collector's Edition: This edition comes with a full color printed box, full color printed CD (with your order number and serial number printed on it), a Printed full color manual and a PDF E-Book indexed manual.