| West Front | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Developer(s) | TalonSoft |
| Publisher(s) | TalonSoft |
| Platform(s) | Windows |
| Release | 1998 |
| Genre(s) | Computer wargame |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
West Front is a 1998 computer wargame developed and published by TalonSoft. [1] [2] It is the sequel to East Front and the second game in the Campaign series.
In 1999, West Front was followed by East Front II: The Russian Front .
West Front is a computer wargame that simulates conflict during the Western Front of World War II and the North African campaign. [1]
West Front was created with an updated version of the game engine from East Front , its direct predecessor. [2] It is the second entry in TalonSoft's Campaign series. [3]
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| CGSP |   [3] |
| CGW | [4] |
| PC Gamer (US) | 90% [1] |
| CNET Gamecenter | 9/10 [5] |
According to TalonSoft head Jim Rose, West Front's early sales were strong, and were on track to surpass the roughly 90,000 units sold by its predecessor. [6] By February 2000, the overall Campaign series had achieved global sales above 250,000 copies. [7]
The editors of GameSpot nominated West Front for their 1998 "Wargame of the Year" award, which ultimately went to TalonSoft's The Operational Art of War Vol. 1: 1939–1955 . They called West Front "much improved" over its "disappointing" predecessor. [8]
The second game in the Campaign series, West Front was followed by East Front II: The Russian Front , Rising Sun and Divided Ground: Middle East Conflict 1948–1973 .
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