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The Operational Art of War IV (2018)

The Operational Art of War IV cover
Developer
TrickeySoft LLC
Publisher
Slitherine Ltd.
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Simulation, Strategy
Rating
4.0 of 5, 372 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 30 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A dense, methodical wargame where every hex and unit demands careful, turn-by-turn planning across sprawling historical conflicts.

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What players say

Players praise the huge range of historical scenarios and the editor, but many report the interface is clunky and the game suffers from performance bugs and UI glitches. The feel is dated, and some recommend sticking with TOAW III.

Screenshots

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