Civil War: 1862 (2016)

Developer: HexWar Games
Publisher: Hunted Cow Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Strategy
Rating: 2.8 of 5, 36 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.4 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A methodical turn-based strategy game where players command historical Civil War armies through a series of scripted missions and scenarios.

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What players say

Players praise the straightforward turn-based combat but report that sound effects do not play, an issue persisting since release. Many say the game is almost identical to Civil War: 1861, and some find missions unbalanced or impossible to complete, especially on the Confederate campaign. The AI is described as basic, and scenarios last about 10 minutes each.

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