Wargame Construction Set III: Age of Rifles 1846-1905
Strategic Simulations · 2023 · Strategy, Simulation, Singleplayer, 1990's, Historical
PC
Positive96% · 27
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About Wargame Construction Set III: Age of Rifles 1846-1905
One of the easiest to play and most comprehensive games of it’s kind!
Master the art of war in a world where the rifle is the king! Age of Rifles puts you in command of troops from around the world, fighting the endless battles that raged between 1846 and 1905. Much more than a Civil War game, Age of Rifles includes the battles of Europe, Aisa, and South America. Every major conflict is yours to control! Beautiful, painstakingly rendered units and icons and an original period soundtrack will convince you that you have returned to a time when the rifle rules the land!
Key features:
- Easy-to-use game interface allows the novice player to take command immediately.
- Create your own scenarios and campaigns with the GAME EDITOR! Choose from over 1000 uniform combinations, 80+ weapons, and 28 nationalities to create your dream battle.
- Unique gunshot, explosion, and fire animations bring the battlefield to life as your troops advance.
- Unparalleled computer opponent AI.
- The Gazetteer encyclopedia contains complete historical background on individual encounters, wars, and weapons.
Includes 8 campaigns and 62 scenarios:
- American Civil War/East
- American Civil War/West
- American Civil War/Full
- Austro-Prussian: Six Weeks War
- Franco-Prussian War
- Mexican-American War
- Russo-Japanese War
- Soldier Queen
Includes bonus of 3 campaigns and 30 scenarios.
- British Colonial Indian Mutiny
- Wars of Italian Unification
- Hood’s Drive North
Master the art of war in a world where the rifle is the king! Age of Rifles puts you in command of troops from around the world, fighting the endless battles that raged between 1846 and 1905. Much more than a Civil War game, Age of Rifles includes the battles of Europe, Aisa, and South America. Every major conflict is yours to control! Beautiful, painstakingly rendered units and icons and an original period soundtrack will convince you that you have returned to a time when the rifle rules the land!
Key features:
- Easy-to-use game interface allows the novice player to take command immediately.
- Create your own scenarios and campaigns with the GAME EDITOR! Choose from over 1000 uniform combinations, 80+ weapons, and 28 nationalities to create your dream battle.
- Unique gunshot, explosion, and fire animations bring the battlefield to life as your troops advance.
- Unparalleled computer opponent AI.
- The Gazetteer encyclopedia contains complete historical background on individual encounters, wars, and weapons.
Includes 8 campaigns and 62 scenarios:
- American Civil War/East
- American Civil War/West
- American Civil War/Full
- Austro-Prussian: Six Weeks War
- Franco-Prussian War
- Mexican-American War
- Russo-Japanese War
- Soldier Queen
Includes bonus of 3 campaigns and 30 scenarios.
- British Colonial Indian Mutiny
- Wars of Italian Unification
- Hood’s Drive North
What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
✦ AI summary
Players appreciate this classic wargame for its deep strategic gameplay, high replayability through random scenario generation, and timeless design where age doesn't diminish the experience, though several note it runs well via DOSBox with fullscreen support. The main complaints center on the steep learning curve with no tutorial despite an 80-page manual, and technical issues some players face running it on Windows 11, though others report it works fine with the right settings. The lack of a continuous campaign mode and the commitment required to master the game are minor disappointments for
so far i like it. it is old but one of those games that age doesnt really matter that much bc its all calculation and randomness lol not to mention its just maps, mounts, cannons and troops. for me works great on windows 11. it runs through a dosbox so "alt+enter" will give u full screen. u can find mods and scenarios but not really needed with the random scenario generator. a lot of replayability here for the price. only part i wish it had was an open campaign instead of linked scenarios but ya cant have everything i guess lol2 found this helpful
You need to be very committed to play this game. Now the manual is 80 pages long and still no tutorial, but it at least has a better graphical interface than the previousones.2 found this helpful
Old but Legendary.1 found this helpful
Wargame Construction Set III: Age of Rifles 1846–1905, developed by Strategic Simulations and brought to modern platforms by SNEG, is a deeply methodical turn-based strategy title that captures a pivotal era in military history with remarkable attention to detail. Covering the period from the mid-19th century through the early 20th century, the game places players in command of armies during a time when warfare was undergoing rapid transformation, from traditional line infantry tactics to more modern, industrialized combat. Rather than focusing on spectacle, it prioritizes accuracy, structure, and the slow, deliberate decision-making that defines classic wargaming. At its core, the game operates on a hex-based system where each turn requires careful planning and consideration. Units must be positioned thoughtfully, terrain must be used to advantage, and factors such as morale, supply, and command hierarchy all play crucial roles in determining outcomes. Battles are rarely decided by a single action; instead, they unfold gradually as players coordinate movements, anticipate enemy responses, and manage the limitations of their forces. This layered approach gives the game a strong se…1 found this helpful
It's the IIIrd set
Game not loading on windows 11.
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