Battleground 4: Shiloh

Strategy and Wargaming Game from Talonsoft

Turn-based strategy game that recreates part of the American Civil War. There are over 20 battle scenarios. which can be attempted in any order. You can compete against the computer or another player (on-line or via email, modem connection or hotseating). As in the previous game, you can adjust the amount of control you have over your army and there is an advantage slider that enables you to adjust difficulty incrementally. There are four map views available, including two impressive 3D views with units represented as miniatures. Maps are hexed based and zoomable. Improved casualty information has been added.

You control the various units, each of which is graded in terms of movement points, quality and fatigue. Commanders and weapons are also graded. You issue commands and set formations. Video clips intersperse the action. The game's graphics, AI and point-and-click interface are effective.
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