Decisive Campaigns: Barbarossa (2016)
- Developer
- VR Designs
- Publisher
- Slitherine Ltd.
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Strategy
- Rating
- 4.4 of 5, 248 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 19 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
You methodically move hex-based counters while balancing deep narrative choices and personnel management in a tense simulation of the Eastern Front.
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What players say
Players praise the light roleplaying mechanics, like improving commander relations through gift-giving, as a fresh addition to hex strategy. However, some report technical issues with mouse capture and camera scaling that can hinder play.
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