G.I. Combat

Rating:
Summary: Avoid...
Review: Originally, I looked forward to the release of this game, since it was the successor to the Close Combat series of games. However, this title bears little resemblance to those wonderful games and I found it virtually unplayable. While it only resided on my hard drive for a short time, during that time I was able to tell that the interface is terrible, the manual is useless, and the graphics are somewhat dated. Best recommendation is to wait for a substantial update from the creater of the game or pass altogether.

Rating:
Summary: To many people wont give it a chance!
Review: When I first put this game in I was overwhelmed by the amount of detail and involvement it makes you undertake and I was ready to blow it off as an overly challenging hardcore wargame, but I played through for an hour and became hooked right in! The freedom is the best part, being either a Nazi or a Ranger and being able to create your own combat scenario. I bought this game on the first day of my Vacation so I would have somthing to play but I think it will take a little longer than my four days. I dont give it 5 stars because of the clunky mouse and keyboard controls, although the birds eye view of the whole battle makes it much better I find it hard to locate and pinpoint individual units and firefights, I played almost all of the close combat games and did not like any of them as much as this, I think this is better because of the Graphics, which look clear and well placed. Overall this game is excellent for a hardcore strategy wargamer, but if you dont have alot of time on your hands you wont enjoy it.