Underplayed Gems

Close Combat - Panthers in the Fog (2015)

Close Combat - Panthers in the Fog cover
Developer
Matrix Games
Publisher
Slitherine Ltd.
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Simulation, Strategy
Rating
3.6 of 5, 204 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 15 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A methodical, tense wargame where careful planning and tactical decisions on historically accurate battlefields create a grim, deliberate pacing.

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What players say

Players say the gameplay is slow and defensive, with an AI that is too passive after the opening moves. The turn-based strategic map with real-time tactical resolution remains a favorite formula, but newer titles like The Bloody First failed to replicate its improvements.

Screenshots

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