Decisive Battles of World War II: Ardennes Offensive for PC

Australia, 1997

Videogame

Decisive Battles of WWII: Ardennes Offensive is the first game in the Decisive Battles of WWII series. It is a turn-based strategy wargame set in the Battle of the Bulge. The player can play as either the Germans or Americans, with the British as an AI-controlled third faction. Gameplay is primarily set on a hexagonal grid map with regiments being represented by icons. In each turn, which represents a half day, the player can move units or attack enemy units. A unit’s effectiveness can be augmented by several factors like artillery or airstrikes. The game comes with eight scenarios with a varying number of turns in which to complete them. These scenarios can be played against the computer or against friends in hot seat, LAN, online or play-by-email modes.

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Credits

developer

Strategic Studies Group

publisher

Strategic Simulations, Inc.

Production places
Australia
Production dates
1997

Appears in

Group of items

Play It Again II: Games Collection

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Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

ARC000085-1

Subject category

Game

Object Types

Computer game optical disc/Computer game/Game

Computer game/Game

Materials

CD-ROM videogame. CD-ROM, CD jewel case with insert, manual, read me guide, registration card and epilepsy warning in cardboard box

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