Take Command - 2nd Manassas

Take Command - 2nd Manassas

MadMinute Games · October 28, 2016 · Wargame, Real Time Tactics, War, Artificial Intelligence, RTS

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Take Command - 2nd Manassas price by region

Take Command - 2nd Manassas costs £3.59 in the United Kingdom, €4.09 in Europe (EUR), $4.99 in the United States, CA$5.74 in Canada, NZ$6.19 in New Zealand, $6.29 in Georgia (USD), A$7.25 in Australia, R$10.34 in Brazil and zł17.99 in Poland right now.

Cheapest Take Command - 2nd Manassas offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
United Kingdom £3.59 −50% £3.59 — 1
Europe (EUR) €4.09 −50% €4.09 — 1
United Statesyour region $4.99 −50% $4.99 — 1
Canada CA$5.74 −50% CA$5.74 — 1
New Zealand NZ$6.19 −50% NZ$6.19 — 1
Georgia (USD) $6.29 $6.29 — 1
Australia A$7.25 −50% A$7.25 — 1
Brazil R$10.34 −50% R$10.34 — 1
Poland zł17.99 −50% zł17.99 — 1

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

About Take Command - 2nd Manassas

✦ AI summary

Take Command - 2nd Manassas puts you in command of thousands of troops across meticulously recreated Civil War battlefields where your tactical decisions directly shape the outcome of historical engagements. With an acclaimed AI system, 48 scenarios covering three major battles, and unparalleled accuracy in weaponry and terrain modeling, it delivers the most authentic strategic depth available in Civil War gaming.

Do you want to know what it was really like to be a Civil War general? Take Command - 2nd Manassas brings you the true feeling of the decision-making and intensity involved in commanding troops in Civil War era combat. Built on the award winning game engine that has been hailed by many critics as the greatest tactical Civil War PC engine of all time, Take Command will capture your imagination like no war game has before!

- Covers the three most important battles of the 2nd Manassas Campaign in 48 scenarios!
- Intuitive linked Scenario Tree (carryover): Results of one battle carryover into the next
- 4 engaging tutorials to acclimate you to the game
- 8 Gigantic battlefield maps based on the historical records from the Library of Congress; the most accurate American Civil War battlefield maps available in a PC game.
- 3 Modes of game play: Historical, Open Play, & Custom/User Created battles
- Control thousands of troops and direct them over 3D terrain (including Generals, Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery and Suppply Wagons)
- 63 different types of weapons - all historically modeled based on range, accuracy, reliability, and rate of fire
- Highly acclaimed Tactical & Strategic AI
- Open Play mode for endless replay ability
- Adaptive AI: the enemy troops' next move is completely based on your actions
- Completely Free-Form Camera: view the entire battlefield from any vantage point at any time
- Players are able to create & share their own custom made scenarios
- Full 3D sound (hear not only the battle you are taking part in, but also what is happening at other locations and all across the battle field!)
- Player is actually in the game, playing as a historical commander
- Each officer has 5 traits that affect personality, performance and tactical decision making on the battlefield.

Take Command - 2nd Manassas — game info

Platforms
Windows
Player modes
Single-player
PC Game Pass
Not included

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

Take Command - 2nd Manassas is praised by players as one of the best Civil War wargames available, offering deep strategic gameplay with a satisfying armchair general experience and dual map views for tactical and strategic perspectives. However, the game suffers from significant technical issues including random crashes on modern computers, an outdated interface that takes time to learn, limited multiplayer options, and somewhat predetermined campaign battles.

Recommended Jul 22, 2026
Best civil war game i know of .
Recommended Jul 6, 2026
My nostalgia goggles are very thick with this one, but it's one of the best Civil War wargames of all time. I think surpassed only by Sid Meier's games.
Recommended Dec 14, 2025
This game could have the makings to be one of the best Civil War games on steam if it was optimized. The game randomly crashes, which makes you have to save constantly. I really hope the devs will optimize this game for more modern computers.
Recommended Nov 29, 2025
An under-rated gem. Strategy at its finest. It's imperfect and takes a while to get accustomed to the interface. The campaign battles in particular are a little too pre-determined for my liking, especially around morale. It's also a shame there's no multi. These negatives aside, it's just an extremely rewarding game with the wonderful addition of a battle map with the classic bars and whatnot representing formations so if being 'boots on the ground' is a bit too local, you can check the map out for the wider strategic picture. Features like this give it the 'armchair general' feel.
Recommended Sep 6, 2025
great
Recommended Jul 9, 2025
good prequel if you're interested in Scourge of War Open play is a lot of fun

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