Histwar2 Gameplay

This is looking really good.  It's probably one patch away from me purchasing it because I am sure the initial release is buggy based on the first version of this game.


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Doug Miller said…
The animations and overall graphics do look much improved. I'm waiting to see what the revamped UI looks like, but I suspect this is going to get bought, soon.
December 10, 2013 at 5:24 PM
Unknown said…
What's the AI like, I wonder?

And does anyone know if the maps are historically accurate and to 1:1 scale?
December 18, 2013 at 11:14 AM
Chris said…
Hi Peter. The only person I've seen blog about playing version 2 is JC at Real and Simulated wars and he didn't mention the AI that I remember.

I play the first version of this game and for the most part it is solid. I've not seen too many bone-headed moves. The cavalry in that version always seems to be a wildcard, with swings between indolence and reckless abandon.
December 18, 2013 at 1:40 PM
Chris said…
Also, the maps in the first one are not historically accurate. In most instances they are close. there are a few exceptions where they are way off (Marengo springs to mind).

December 18, 2013 at 1:43 PM
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