1943 Deadly Desert
HandyGames · 2018 · Strategy, Indie, World War II, Turn-Based Strategy, Hex Grid
PC
Mixed66% · 91 📉 Recent reviews down 56%
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About 1943 Deadly Desert
Action-packed World War 2 battles for the desert territories await you. Your ingenuity and leadership skills as general will determine victory or defeat. Will you survive the toughest fight in history?
“1943 – A hot, dusty wind sweeps through the camp. Scouts report of heavy Wehrmacht forces. The Desert Fox is rapidly pushing towards the western oasis. All combat-ready British troops are on high alert to fend off the invasion. At the same time, the Axis powers are preparing the assault on a vital resupply center. En route to their next battle, with heavy tanks, artillery and supply vehicles. Which side will you choose?”
Your tactical possibilities are nearly limitless. Fight with tanks, warplanes, infantry, paratroopers, artillery and many other powerful special forces and weaponry!
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“1943 – A hot, dusty wind sweeps through the camp. Scouts report of heavy Wehrmacht forces. The Desert Fox is rapidly pushing towards the western oasis. All combat-ready British troops are on high alert to fend off the invasion. At the same time, the Axis powers are preparing the assault on a vital resupply center. En route to their next battle, with heavy tanks, artillery and supply vehicles. Which side will you choose?”
TOTAL WORLD WAR
This is the decisive World War II battle between the Allied forces and the Axis powers! Choose your path and lead your army to victory!TURN-BASED TACTICAL WARFARE
The right war strategy is the key to the ultimate victory! Issue orders to your officers on the battlefield. They’ll motivate, inspire and strengthen the troops assigned to their command!DANGEROUS MISSIONS
Become the greatest general of all time and prove your tactical skills in plenty of different war campaigns! Unlock new missions, maps and scenarios!
MASSIVE WEAPON ARSENAL
Your tactical possibilities are nearly limitless. Fight with tanks, warplanes, infantry, paratroopers, artillery and many other powerful special forces and weaponry!VARIETY OF BATTLEFIELDS
Break through the enemy lines by land and air! Lead your soldiers into battle and crush your enemies on the historical battlefields of Africa!STRATEGY AT ITS BEST
Even more new units for your tactical genius! Order devastating air strikes or command a forced march. The stakes are high, but the prize of a glorious victory awaits!Features:
- Turn-based strategy action in WW2
- Thrilling campaigns and challenging missions
- A must have for every strategy game fan
- Many different military units
- Detailed graphics and epic sounds
What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
It possesses a tactical charm that is akin to the Panzer General series which has kept me hanging around despite how poorly progressing through the scenarios. I am operating the movements of the game via mouse and i don't quite think I am unlocking the full potential of my assets. Suggestion: Provide more money before each individual battle. I'm gettin' clobbered.1 found this helpful
It ıs fun slow paced a strategy game nice
1943 Deadly Desert, developed and published by HandyGames, is a turn-based strategy title set during one of the most pivotal campaigns of World War II: the North African theater. Originally designed for mobile platforms before making its way to PC through Steam, the game focuses on tactical battlefield decision-making rather than grand strategic planning. Players assume the role of a battlefield commander responsible for directing troops across desert battlefields where Axis and Allied forces clash over key positions. Rather than simulating an entire war effort, the game concentrates on individual military engagements, placing players in situations where careful positioning, efficient use of units, and smart tactical choices determine victory or defeat. The core gameplay unfolds on grid-based maps where each turn represents a chance to move units, attack enemies, or activate special abilities. Infantry, tanks, artillery, and aircraft each play distinct roles on the battlefield, and success depends on using them together effectively. Tanks provide strong offensive power and mobility, infantry are flexible and useful for capturing strategic locations, while artillery and air support…
You can't save the leftover golds like in the mobile version.
Unlike other turn-based strategy games, 1943 Deadly Desert has a lot of unacceptable bad designs. Pros: +Good compatibility. I still can play it on Windows 10. +Some units have special ability to action two or more times in one turn. +Player can capture enemy supply base and artillery position. Cons: -There is no in-game save function. If something goes wrong, you have to restart the mission. -You can't use mouse to scroll the map. -Enemy units have unlimited fuel. This is a very unfair design. -I thought the beginning mission should be an easy one. However, enemy troops will appear from outside area of map in the first mission of Axis Powers. They are too close to your forces. In the other mission of Allies, you will face an iron wall of tanks from enemy supply base. Because every mission is very hard and unfriendly to new players, so I decided to write a negative review for this game.
Not a great mobile port.
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