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Close Combat - The Bloody First

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Close Combat: The Bloody First Screenshots, with New Icons!

Posted: 9 JUL 2019

Hi everybody!

Last week, on Monday 1st during the fifth Home of Wargamers, we had the chance to talk a little about the progression with Close Combat: The Blody First. One of the areas of improvements is the visual representation of the unit's status, to help players getting a faster idea on what’s going on the battlefield. Icons in different colors now deliver this kind of information and during the event we showed some of screenshots featuring some of these new icons.

Have a closer look to them below!

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Home of Wargamers IV Live - Close Combat: The Bloody First gameplay reveal!

Posted: 29 MAY 2019

As we announced last month, June's Home of Wargamers Live would feature something that all strategy fans are waiting for: the gameplay reveal of Close Combat: The Bloody First.

Tune in with us on June 3rd at 6 pm BST on our Twitch channel

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Close Combat: The Bloody First opens its gates for Beta!

Posted: 26 FEB 2019

“No Mission Too Difficult. No Sacrifice Too Great. Duty First!”

We are very happy to announce that, after several months of hard work, Close Combat: The Bloody First is ready to go officially in Beta!

Developers have put a lot of effort into creating one of the most realistic tactical wargames ever, improving and refining the overall gameplay experience.

Now it’s your turn to duty! If you think you have what it takes, enlist here and help us in giving the final touches to the game! 

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Close Combat: The Bloody First - Polygon Interview

Posted: 21 FEB 2018

Close Combat: The Bloody First is the latest title in the critically-acclaimed Close Combat series. 

Originally planned to be built with the Unity engine, the team decided to switch to Archon.

Steve McClare has been interviewed by Polygon about this (and others) decision. 

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Details


Close Combat - The Bloody First

Release Date: Coming Soon

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


Developer
MatrixGames


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Product Specs

  • Theatre: Western Europe, Mediterranean
  • Players: 1-2
  • AI: Yes
  • PBEM: No
  • File Size: 0mb
  • Download Time:
  • - 56K Modem: 0min
  • - DSL or Satelite: 0min
  • - High Speed: 0min
  • Manual: Printed - Color
  • Editor: Yes

Product Requirements :
    OS: Windows 7/8/10
    CPU: 2GHz processor
    RAM: 4 GB Ram
    Video: 1 GB DirectX 9 Compatible Graphics Card (2GB recommended)
    Slower Intel integrated video cards will require the game to run on lower graphics settings
    Sound: DirectX Compatible Sound Card
    Hard disk space: 3GB free (TBC)
    CD-Rom: Yes, for physical version
    Resolution: Variable, 1024x768 minimum
    An Internet connection is required for 2-player head to head play.

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