Wargame Construction Set II: Tanks!

Faaaaarrrr out. This old classic is a long time fav, and to get it to work was always too much nerd skill needed for me. Best game to come out in 2023 (don't waste your time mentioning the big flashier names, I have those). Nothing beats giving a grognard their old classics back.

Wargame Construction Set II: Tanks! represents a fascinating era of computer strategy gaming where developers focused less on presentation and more on giving players powerful systems to experiment with. Developed by Strategic Simulations and republished on Steam by SNEG, the game feels like a preserved relic from the golden age of hardcore PC wargames, delivering an experience built around tactical freedom, military authenticity, and scenario customization. While modern players may initially struggle with its dated appearance and old-school interface design, those willing to invest time into understanding its mechanics will discover an incredibly deep and rewarding battlefield simulator that still manages to stand apart from many contemporary strategy titles. At its core, the game is a turn-based armored warfare simulation covering a massive span of military history, ranging from World War I engagements to late Cold War conflicts. Players gain access to a huge variety of tanks, armored vehicles, artillery units, and infantry forces from different nations and eras, creating opportunities for endless experimentation. Battles emphasize positioning, terrain management, line of sight, …

You need to be very committed to play this game. Now the manual is 60 pages long, but it at least has a better graphical interface than the first.

SSi <3

A true classic. Dated graphics, obviously, but the gameplay is excellent! Runs flawlessly on my Windows 11.

Fun to play this old game but I was disappointed with the database that comes with the game. Worth the tiny purchase price but not much more imho.