Puzzle-Wargame brilliance.

Yes it's a puzzle game wrapped up in a pretty looking wargame, but that's what makes it awesome. You will lose battles, then try again with another strategy, another direction on the map, or realize you need to buy command points, river crossing upgrades, etc.

Most complaints about the game are that there's usually 1 good solution to every battle/puzzle. That's mostly true, however if you enjoy figuring out that solution through trial and error, then you'll enjoy the game. If you are the wargamer who expects to win every battle you start then you'll be frustrated.

This sequel improves on the first game in every conceivable way. I think it has become my all-time favorite military TBS, and I've been playing them since the 90's.

Puzzle-Wargame brilliance. Yes it's a puzzle game wrapped up in a pretty looking wargame, but that's what makes it awesome. You will lose battles, then try again with another strategy, another direction on the map, or realize you need to buy command points, river crossing upgrades, etc. Most complaints about the game are that there's usually 1 good solution to every battle/puzzle. That's mostly true, however if you enjoy figuring out that solution through trial and error, then you'll enjoy the game. If you are the wargamer who expects to win every battle you start then you'll be frustrated. This sequel improves on the first game in every conceivable way. I think it has become my all-time favorite military TBS, and I've been playing them since the 90's.