Underplayed Gems

Combat Mission Cold War (2021)

Combat Mission Cold War cover
Developer
Battlefront
Publisher
Slitherine Ltd.
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Simulation, Strategy
Rating
3.3 of 5, 235 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 9.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

Playing Combat Mission Cold War feels like commanding a detailed, slow-moving military simulation where every turn demands careful planning and patience.

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What players say

Players are split: some praise its deep simulation of Cold War combat and PBEM play, but many more warn of an outdated engine, poor UI, bugs, and recycled content from older titles. Performance problems and a lack of development are common complaints.

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