Battlefront (2007 video game)
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Developer(s) | Strategic Studies Group |
Publisher(s) | Matrix Games |
Designer(s) | Ian Trout, Roger Keating |
Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows |
Release | 2007 |
Genre(s) | Wargame, turn-based strategy |
Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Battlefront is a wargame developed by Strategic Studies Group and published by Matrix Games for Microsoft Windows in 2007. The game is a turn-based strategy set in World War II. It is the namesake of an earlier game released by Strategic Studies Group in 1986.
Gameplay[]
Battlefront is a battalion-level simulation wargame and contains four scenarios that depict battles of World War II. The scenarios are based on Battle of Gazala, Operation Market Garden, Battle of Saipan, and . The player can control forces of either Axis or Allied powers. Parameters like fog of war, weather, supply and reinforcements can be changed for every scenario.[1][2][3]
Reception[]
Larry Levandowski of Armchair General praised Battlefront for its scenarios, AI and interface. He stated that "the real point to the game is good old-fashioned war game goodness, and this is where the game stands out".[3] Konstantin Fomin of Absolute Games rated the game 75% noting its dated graphics and lack of innovations, but praising gameplay and difficulty.[4] The Wargamer gave Battlefront an Award for Excellence, describing it as "immersive and reasonably challenging".[2]
References[]
- ^ Allen, James (14 March 2007). "Battlefront Review". 8/8 Games. Retrieved 28 September 2018.
- ^ a b Parrino, Scott (17 June 2007). "Battlefront". Wargamer.com. Retrieved 28 September 2018.
- ^ a b Levandowski, Larry (31 March 2007). "Battlefront". Armchair General. Retrieved 28 September 2018.
- ^ Фомин, Константин (4 July 2007). "Обзор игры Battlefront". Absolute Games. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
- 2007 video games
- Strategic Studies Group games
- Windows games
- Windows-only games
- Computer wargames
- Turn-based strategy video games
- Video games developed in Australia
- World War II video games