Civil War: Battle of Petersburg
Cult Software · 2017 · Strategy, Wargame, War, Hex Grid, Historical
PC
Very Positive82% · 225
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About Civil War: Battle of Petersburg
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Command Union forces across historic Petersburg battlefields in this turn-based Civil War strategy game with real maps, fast-paced combat, and tactical flanking bonuses. Challenge friends in hot seat mode, climb competitive leaderboards, and tackle four difficulty levels as you break Confederate lines and pursue victory over historical accuracy and fun.
CIVIL WAR: BATTLE OF PETERSBURG is a turn based war game. Conquer the confederates in the last years of the American Civil War and bring peace to a nation divided. You play on a real battle map and battles take place mostly in historic locations, but troops have been balanced to have a more fun experience.
Please be aware that the engagements are not always historically accurate and the main idea is to have fun on an immersive battle map. As a beer and pretzels game, the combat is fast paced and instantly satisfying!
Art by Roland Seer, programming by Rain Pohlak.
Features the following engagements:
- Battle of the Crater
- Bermuda Hundred
- Battle of New Market Heights
- Battle of Cold Harbor
Gameplay:
- A hot seat mode to crush your friends.
- Compete in the leaderboards! The 10 best players will receive a Golden General with more health points!
- Read the ancient map for defensive lines.
- 4 difficulty settings: Easy, Normal, Hard and Nightmare.
- Break through enemy lines! Flanking does 40% more damage.
Please be aware that the engagements are not always historically accurate and the main idea is to have fun on an immersive battle map. As a beer and pretzels game, the combat is fast paced and instantly satisfying!
Art by Roland Seer, programming by Rain Pohlak.
What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
My gambling addict friend said if I post a review on Civil war and it gets 350 likes and 150 Awards that he will buy me a case of beer and some vodka So im just gonna leave this here.20 found this helpful
[h1][b]Not Recommended[/b][/h1]1 found this helpful
A very simple but enjoyable hex based strategy game. There is a lot of potential here if the developer wishes to add more scenarios and some additional mechanics. Definitely recommended if you enjoy games like Panzer General or Unity of Command.
Civil War: Battle of Petersburg is a compact, straightforward turn-based strategy experience that presents a slice of American Civil War history through a minimalist lens. Developed and published by Cult Software, the game focuses on delivering accessible, small-scale battles set across a handful of historically inspired engagements. Rather than aiming for the sweeping depth or intricate unit modeling found in major wargaming franchises, it commits to a more simplified, almost tabletop-like format where you command infantry, cavalry, artillery, and a general across a series of hex-based maps. This streamlined design means that within minutes of starting, you are already maneuvering your units and planning firing lines, giving the game an approachable feel even for players unfamiliar with the era. The structure of each scenario is straightforward: you take command of either Union or Confederate forces and attempt to secure victory across battlefields representing events such as the Battle of the Crater, Cold Harbor, and other engagements surrounding Petersburg. The maps are simplified interpretations of these historic areas, but they still convey enough terrain variety to encourage…
fun little game, the rebs kinda cheat getting resupplied/ only the kill the general mode is truly playable
Decent little quick hit strategy game. Expect to play through all four battles in about an hour, get it on sale and it's worth 50 cents in my opinion.
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