Underplayed Gems

Second Front (2023)

Second Front cover
Developer
Hexdraw
Publisher
MicroProse Software
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
4.0 of 5, 666 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 12 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

a deliberate, thoughtful wargame where careful planning and execution are key to overcoming tactical challenges

tacticalmethodicalchallengingstrategichistoricaldeliberatepunishing

What players say

Players are divided: some praise it as a faithful computer version of the Advanced Squad Leader board game, especially admirable as a one-person project. Others criticize heavy luck dependency, restrictive scenarios with a single winning approach, and an unfulfilled roadmap that promised artillery, aircraft, and the Pacific theater.

Trailer

Screenshots

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