| Gary Grigsby's War Between the States | |
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| Developer(s) | 2 by 3 Games | 
| Publisher(s) | Matrix Games | 
| Designer(s) | Gary Grigsby | 
| Platform(s) | Windows | 
| Release | June 12, 2008 | 
| Genre(s) | Computer wargame | 
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer | 
Gary Grigsby's War Between the States is a 2008 computer wargame developed by 2 by 3 Games and published by Matrix Games. [1] It simulates the conflict between the Union and the Confederacy during the American Civil War. [2]
War Between the States was released on June 12, 2008. [3]
| Publication | Score | 
|---|---|
| Armchair General | 83% [4] | 
| Giochi per il mio computer | 7.5/10 [5] | 
| Wargamer | 9/10 [6] | 
According to Joel Billings of 2 by 3 Games, War Between the States was "not a financial success for us". He attributed its performance to competition from rival wargames set during the American Civil War, which had launched not long before War Between the States. [7] It received a "bronze" prize in Usenet's "War-Historical Wargame of the Year" award category. [2]
Armchair General said the game "[...] is highly recommended for turn-based strategy fans." but "Players new to strategy gaming or those looking for light fare might find it a little too deep for their tastes [...]". [4] Giochi per il mio computer called it a valid alternative to Forge of Freedom: The American Civil War . They praised the robust artificial intelligence (AI) but criticized the lack of scenarios. [5] Wargamer summarized: "This game achieves everything necessary for strategy gaming greatness." [6] Muropaketti gave a negative review, calling the user interface unclear. No Greater Glory (1991) was noted as a better game about American Civil War. [8]