Civil War: Gettysburg

Finally finished the series. Crazy really. I only got myself to blame for getting the whole series. Also crazy to think that somewhere out there, This is someone's favorite game. I pity their poor soul.

Very mediocre wargame series. Don't bother.

I am use to the game mechanics, as I have played Napoleon in Russia as well. The game is not very historical as time frame of day 1 is off. The XI corps has no chance to move north of Gettysburg prior to the confederate arrival. With that said it is clearly done for play balance. Night time should have some mechanic for unit regroup and recovery. The game is relatively easy to learn, quick paced and fun. It is hard to master.

good solid game with lots of strategy and different options and scenarios too!

I really enjoyed this game already, and after 10 hours there's still at least 2 scenarios I really want to try. I started with the scenario called "Gettysburg (Master Edition)." The scenario description suggested "experienced players" might want to try it. I considered myself experienced as I had played and completed 2 other titles in the Civil War series by this Dev, Hexwar Games. The titles I had already played were called Civil War: 1861 and Civil War 1863. I was not disappointed! I played this game on Hard difficulty and it was a challenge, enough to be fun. I had to restart the scenario I think it was 3 times, as I made some mistakes and lost, before finally winning the scenario and the Battle of Gettysburg! As I mentioned it took me 10 hours to beat the scenario. I played it on Hard and won, but I did not select "Historical Mode," which is an option and would add to the challenge I think, so there's still reason for me to try the scenario again. The Master scenario of the full, 3 day battle involved accomplishing objectives, such as keeping the Rebs out of the town of Gettysburg until the end of turn 16. Once you accomplish the objectives new ones are given, for example, ev…

It takes a bit getting used to since the units are coming in places not expected N at top of game. North is to the left. The music is the same over and over and gets way repetitive.