14 DAY TRIAL // Matrix Games, Strategy 3 Tactics and CSO Simtek have revealed today that the latest iteration in the Close Combat series has just become available as a download via Matrix Games' Online Store. Close Combat: Modern Tactics is said to offer the real-time tactical intensity found only in World War II Close Combat titles, adding both modern and real-world weaponry, complete with those hypothetical conflicts familiar to fans of the genre.
Here's pretty much what the game delivers, good for both veterans and newcomers to the series:
Based on Close Combat Marines, which is used as a USMC training simulation Gorgeous hand-drawn 1km square to 1x4km maps Comes with 25 Modern scenarios based on real-world and hypothetical conflicts Realistic soldier psychological profiles during combat Mount and Dismount specialized vehicles with infantry units Close air support and direct and indirect fires. Ability to protect your men in buildings, bunkers, and trenches. Includes specialized squads, weapons, soldier types, attack aircraft & artillery. Designed to be easily moddable to provide years of additional gaming excitement. Adjustable game speed scroll speed and sound volume. Multiple nationalities with varying capabilities available to both sides.
"The Close Combat series has always been among my favorite wargames, so the release of a modern take on this tried and tested gaming system is particularly exciting", said David Heath, Director of Operations at Matrix Games.
Andrew Williams of CSO Simtek added "It's great to finally see fans of the series on the civilian side get to take a crack at this new modern release. It's been great working with Matrix Games as they've given us the support we need to make Modern Tactics cross the gap from a military training tool to a fun new consumer product!"
What's probably the feature that stands out within Close Combat: Modern Tactics is that the game combines classic top down real time tactical warfare with multiplayer head-to-head elements. Players take command of all types of modern battlefield and air weaponry, helicopters and artillery support. You take command of modern US forces or various opposition forces in one of 25 scenarios included with this release. Up to 5 players per side can go online in head to head battles on "hand-drawn maps" measuring from 1km square to even 4km x 1km maps.