This game is not released yet, but, beta copies have been issued. Let me give you a little insight of what to expect.
1) This is a command decision type of game, though it is rts, it is more based on issuing a command to the commander of the detachments, brigades, regiments, etc. etc. and the AI carries out the orders based on it's socalled historical nature of the commander in charge.
2) Graphics are mediocre compared to todays standards. Go back 2 or 3 years and this is what you will get.
3) It's going to be published by Paradox Interactive. Many of you are probably familiar by now with Paradox releases. Faulty and buggy out of the box and takes many patches to be a complete game. Basically if you buy a Paradox game you are paying to be a beta tester.
4) The hands off approach to this rts wannabe leaves me rather bored. I guess if you like watching the AI play and implementing some action every now and then you might like this sort of game. It doesn't have the action of say a Creative Assembly Total War game. It's more of a grognards type of game and not much in the excitement catagory of rts. You could basically take one small detachment and just watch the AI play the entire battle.
5) As for the AI playing the battle. When you step down and take on a smaller detachment the AI will attempt to control even the detachment you chose to play. This can be a pain when you want to setup on a ridge and it wants you down in front, once again the lack of control makes for an unfun experience.
It has potential, but, I would still classify it as a grognards type of game and not a mainstream title that I think many of those that enjoy a true rts game would like. It's one of those once in awhile type of games and that is about all.
6) It doesn't support multiplayer of any type. Big disappointment there. Totally a single player only game.
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