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Ironclads 2: Caroline Islands War 1885 (2017)

Ironclads 2: Caroline Islands War 1885 cover
Developer
Totem Games
Publisher
Strategy First
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Simulation
Rating
4.2 of 5, 20 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A methodical naval strategy game where you manage fleets and armies in a tense colonial standoff.

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What players say

Players call this a slow-paced, historically accurate simulation of an obscure what-if conflict between Germany and Spain. The lack of a tutorial and a steep learning curve frustrate newcomers, and some report crashes. Enthusiasts of the era and the Ironclads series appreciate the strategic depth and limited forces, but others find the campaign map confusing and the battles repetitive.

Screenshots

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