Underplayed Gems

Halls of Montezuma: A Battle History of the United States Marine Corps (1989)

Halls of Montezuma: A Battle History of the United States Marine Corps cover
Platforms
DOS, C64, Amiga, Apple II
Genres
Simulation, Strategy
Rating
4.4 of 5, 14 player ratings
Where to get it
My Abandonware

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How it feels

A methodical turn-based wargame that feels like a detailed historical simulation, but is let down by an AI that makes the tactical puzzle feel flat and unengaging.

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Screenshots

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