Combat Mission: Red Thunder (2023)
- Developer
- Battlefront
- Publisher
- Slitherine Ltd.
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Strategy
- Rating
- 4.0 of 5, 148 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 12 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
The catalog in 3D
The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A tense, methodical wargame where every move demands careful consideration against a gritty, historically grounded Eastern Front backdrop.
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What players say
Players praise the deep realism and tactical challenge, but consistently warn about the dated engine, poor graphics, and high price. Many note a German faction bias in campaigns and scenarios, and some report performance issues on modern hardware.
Screenshots
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