Underplayed Gems

Carrier Battles 4 Guadalcanal - Pacific War Naval Warfare (2020)

Carrier Battles 4 Guadalcanal - Pacific War Naval Warfare cover
Developer
Avalon Digital, Cyril Jarnot
Publisher
Avalon Digital
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Simulation, Strategy
Rating
4.4 of 5, 328 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A methodical, cerebral digital wargame where you track enemy fleets and manage carrier strikes in tense turn-by-turn naval clashes.

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What players say

Players praise this as a solid wargame with good mechanics and well-crafted scenarios covering 1942 to 1944. Some find a steep learning curve but rewarding depth. Split on DLC: later packs are seen as lazy and overpriced. Performance can lag in late-game turns.

Screenshots

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