Matrix Games, developers and publishers of traditional military wargames for the PC has a new offering of an old scenario. Close Combat – The Longest Day features a revamped version of their previous title Close Combat: Invasion Normandy that aims to expand the scope, scale and available forces beyond the original and offer a few graphical and play upgrades to boot.
The new game also increases the number of tactical scenarios to over 60 maps and introduces a new strategic map. Other enhancements include a redesigned/optimized user interface, updates to help the game run smoothly on modern DirectX systems and a custom scenario builder to extend the game’s life once players tire of the 60 in-built offerings.
World War II games may be overplayed in the FPS genre but sometimes its good to sit back with a nice methodical strategy wargame like the Close Combat titles. Looking over the game even brings back warm memories of the old SSI wargames like Panzer General. Ah.. sweet nostalgia.
Interested gamers can find both a preview and review over at the The Wargamer.com website.
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