12 Months: Vietnam

After playing this for an extended period, I can confidently say it’s a fun game. There are no overcomplicated UIs or bloated mechanics to wrestle with. The gameplay loop stays just random enough to feel rewarding without becoming stale. From reading developer responses and posts, I understand there are limitations on what can realistically be added or fixed. With that in mind, I do have a few recommendations that, in my very non-developer opinion, could improve what is already a solid experience. Suggestions: -End-of-run summary screen. It would be great to see a breakdown at the end of a run. Combined stats, awards earned, number of missions completed, and similar details would add a satisfying sense of closure. -More base events. Not necessarily tied to morale. Events that could result in demotions, transfers, or reassignment opportunities would add flavor and consequence. -Add the Marines. No explanation needed. -UI resolution and clarity. I know resolution adjustments are limited, and the UI is readable as-is, but slightly darker or clearer fonts could help. This is especially noticeable with awards and ribbons. I know what I’m looking at, but they can be hard to distingu…

I really liked it. I'd like more challenging quests and a more flexible rank system. Platoon Leader fought for three years as a 2nd Lieutenant and never got promoted.

I'm loving this game however I do have a few suggestions for it but they're mostly technical in nature such as in the awards display for the S-1 officer (shouldn't be able to earn the CIB as an S-1) and in the awards display of the Airborne soldiers could you make an update showing 'V' devices on their combat medals such as the Commendation Medal and Bronze Star when they earn them in combat. Overall, I'm loving this game like I said earlier. Would love to see a Marine Corps edition of this game eventually as well.

Close to yes, but no, with the possibility of great improvements. OK, you know it's a simple excel management game if you read the description, so no surprises, and it's fairly good in creating an atmosphere to keep you in go "just one more mission". But it could do better with details, to be a bit mor informative and entertaining. Awards affect morale, yet you don't even know what awards your soldiers get. Buggy when it comes to click on info panels (KIA and wounded), Repetitive missions, and it really is predictible after a while - it is no joke what it says in the intro - keep it safe, keep your boys alive, no heroics. But sometimes taking risks should be rewarding, like a frontal assault - either wipes your people out, or gives them a huge morale boost if succeds. And maybe smoe balancing tweaks should be done. I took my platoon up until the end of 67, but not getting any replacements for 3 full months had sealed my fate. Good idea, good base, needs a lot more work to refine.

NEEDS WORK

I don't know. Man does the premise of the game sound awesome. But I get no FNG at all when my unit gets down to around 23-20 due to KIA about 6 months in, and the game ends because I can't keep combat power up. If I can't keep combat power up you get relieved of duty. This seems unfair due to high casualty rates of the war. FNG getting delivered by birthdate/ draft numbers makes sense. But battalions would resupply troops before this. Me losing 20% of my company gets me relieved of duty?? Units in Vietnam were lucky if half the original guys came back. This has happened multiple times and is very game breaking. Why is my unit not getting resupplied with fresh troops? New guys were coming in and out at all times in Vietnam due to high casualty rates. Choosing different options over four games and nothing. No sound control, it's either on or off. Creator has responded to feedback where they have said issues others have seen can't be fixed. Personally I didn't have an issue with font size, but just like the developer I'm playing on a 32 inch monitor. I'm gonna keep playing, and I like what's here. But it needs just a little more. Yes for now, gonna play a bit more. If I can't get pas…