As a Civil War historian and gamer, I have been gaming this battle for many years, but most experiences have been disappointing. The first impression I had upon receiving the package in the mail was, “First rate-this could be good.” The packaging for the CD, and its contents, were indeed promising but I was still hesitant. In gaming, as in life, first impressions are critical. The game’s impact is so powerful because it not only delivers precisely on critical issues such as topography and historical accuracy it has the benefit of an evolved gameplay system which allows for a fluid and dynamic battlefield environment. His reward for such audacity is evidently this: he has created a stunningly impactful game which should please casual strategy gamers as well as discerning Civil War buffs everywhere. To compound the risk, he tackled the most often studied battle to take place in this hemisphere. To go independent as a software developer in this economy is certainly a gamble. Tempko has struck out on his own and independently released this game which should easily set the standard for all Civil War wargames. By building on a tremendous legacy established with his work at Mad Minute games, Mr. In the case of Norb Tempko’s PC game Scourge of War: Gettysburg this has proven to be true again. Playing the Tutorial is a requirement.Įvery great once in a while, disparate roads can converge to create a new reality. Best Civil War game available to date.įailed Basic: Steep learning curve. Units and topography authentically modeled. Passed Inspection: High level of historical realism.
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Digital Download $29.99 CD + Manual $59.99 Developer: Norb Development Software, Inc. Publisher: Norb Development Software, Inc. Scourge of War: Gettysburg – PC Game Review By Bryce T.