Decisive Battles of the American Civil War, Vol. 2

Last updated
Decisive Battles of the American Civil War, Vol. 2
Decisive Battles of the American Civil War 2 cover.jpg
Developer(s) Strategic Studies Group
Publisher(s) Strategic Studies Group
Platform(s) Apple II, Commodore 64, DOS
Release1988
Genre(s) Strategy

Decisive Battles of the American Civil War, Vol. 2 is a 1988 computer wargame developed and published by Strategic Studies Group.

Contents

Gameplay

Decisive Battles of the American Civil War, Vol. 2 is a game in which five American Civil War battles that took place from the middle of 1862 through the end of 1863 are simulated. [1]

Reception

Jay C. Selover reviewed the game for Computer Gaming World , and stated that "This game is an excellent simulation of Civil War combat." [1]

Jay C. Selover again reviewed the game for Computer Gaming World , and stated that "If my prior review of this game did not put you off completely; you may just have to go out and buy an IBM machine so that you can, at least, properly enjoy the game." [2]

Reviews

Related Research Articles

Matrix Games is a publisher of PC games, specifically strategy games and wargames. It is based in Ohio, US, and Surrey, UK.

<i>Battles of Napoleon</i> 1988 computer wargame

Battles of Napoleon is a 1988 computer wargame by Chuck Kroegel and David Landrey published by Strategic Simulations. It was released for the Apple II, Commodore 64, and DOS.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Computer wargame</span> Wargame played on a computer or other digital device

A computer wargame is a wargame played on a digital device. Descended from board wargaming, it simulates military conflict at the tactical, operational or strategic level. Computer wargames are both sold commercially for recreational use and, in some cases, used for military purposes.

<i>Halls of Montezuma: A Battle History of the U.S. Marine Corps</i> 1987 video game

Halls of Montezuma: A Battle History of the U.S. Marine Corps is a strategy video game developed by Strategic Studies Group in 1987 for the Apple II. Ports were later released for the Commodore 64, Amiga, DOS, and Apple IIGS.

<i>Decisive Battles of the American Civil War Volume 1: Bull Run to Chancellorsville</i> 1988 video game

Decisive Battles of the American Civil War Volume 1: Bull Run to Chancellorsville is a computer wargame developed by Roger Keating and Ian Trout and published by Strategic Studies Group in 1988 for the Commodore 64 and Apple II. Two sequels were released in 1988: Volume 2: Gaines Mill to Chattanooga and Volume 3: Wilderness to Nashville.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Roger Keating</span> Australian computer game designer

Roger Keating is an Australian computer game designer. Along with Ian Trout, Keating co-founded of the video game company Strategic Studies Group, which is known for its strategic war and fantasy games with artificial intelligence. Keating and Trout worked together on the majority of SSG titles.

<i>Decisive Battles of WWII: Battles in Normandy</i> 2004 wargame video game

Decisive Battles of WWII: Battles in Normandy is a 2004 computer wargame developed by Strategic Studies Group and published by Matrix Games. It is the third game in the Decisive Battles of WWII series, following The Ardennes Offensive (1997) and Korsun Pocket (2003). A fourth game in the series, Battles in Italy, was released in 2005.

<i>Battlefront</i> (1986 video game) 1987 video game

Battlefront is a computer wargame developed and published by Strategic Studies Group for the Apple II and Commodore 64 in 1986. The game is a turn-based strategy set in World War II.

<i>Europe Ablaze</i> 1985 video game

Europe Ablaze is a computer wargame developed and published by Strategic Studies Group for the Commodore 64 and Apple II in 1985. It is based on air warfare of World War II.

<i>Fall Gelb: The Fall of France</i> 1983 wargame video game

Fall Gelb: The Fall of France is a 1983 video game published by Simulations Canada.

<i>U.S.A.A.F. - United States Army Air Force</i> 1985 video game

U.S.A.A.F. - United States Army Air Force is a 1985 computer wargame designed by Gary Grigsby published by Strategic Simulations.

<i>Battle Group</i> (video game) 1986 video game

Battle Group is a 1986 computer wargame designed by Gary Grigsby and published by Strategic Simulations. It is a follow-up to Grigsby's earlier Kampfgruppe.

<i>Mech Brigade</i> 1985 video game

Mech Brigade is a 1985 computer wargame published by Strategic Simulations. It was designed by Gary Grigsby, and is a follow-up to his earlier title Kampfgruppe.

<i>Warship</i> (video game) 1986 video game

Warship is a 1986 computer wargame designed by Gary Grigsby and published by Strategic Simulations. It covers naval conflict during the Pacific War.

<i>Blue Powder Grey Smoke</i> 1986 video game

Blue Powder Grey Smoke is a 1986 computer wargame published by Gardé Games of Distinction.

<i>Rebel Charge at Chickamauga</i> 1987 video game

Rebel Charge at Chickamauga is a 1987 video game published by Strategic Simulations.

<i>Shiloh: Grants Trial in the West</i> 1987 video game

Shiloh: Grant's Trial in the West is a 1987 video game published by Strategic Simulations.

<i>Rommel: Battles for North Africa</i> 1988 video game

Rommel: Battles for North Africa is a 1988 computer wargame published by Strategic Studies Group.

<i>Decisive Battles of the American Civil War, Vol. 3</i> 1989 video game

Decisive Battles of the American Civil War, Vol. 3 is a 1988 video game published by Strategic Studies Group.

<i>MacArthurs War: Battles for Korea</i> 1988 video game

MacArthur's War: Battles for Korea is a 1988 video game published by Strategic Studies Group.

References

  1. 1 2 Selover, Jay C. (December 1988). "Decisive Battles of the American Civil War Volume Two: Gaines Mill to Chattanooga". Computer Gaming World. Vol. 1, no. 54. pp. 49–50.
  2. Selover, Jay C. (November 1989). "Decisive Battles of the American Civil War: Volume II; Strategic Studies Group's Game System Revisited". Computer Gaming World. Vol. 1, no. 65. pp. 36, 54.
  3. "ACE Magazine Issue 12". September 1988.