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Close Combat: A Bridge Too Far

Also, the AI sometimes seems to be a bit too accurate. For example, you may expend all your ammo firing at an open target and never hitting it while the computer will unfairly score a hit almost immediately. Other than that, A Bridge Too Far is a highly entertaining, historically accurate war-simulation, It will fight bravely against you and the AI is on the ball, probing, scouting and waiting to ambush you at every turn. You will play it for weeks.

If I was unaware that Close Combat ever existed, I'd readily say that ABTF is the perfect strategic war game, but I know that sometime in the future it will be topped. However, for the most part this game is flawless, and it is one of the most entertaining games I've ever played. This game is not just for history-buffs, it is for anyone with an interest in military strategy. It even has an option to not show the dead bodies for the sake of children and pacifists.

This game was very well done. I definitely recommend it to war strategy gamers, anyone who liked the first Close Combat, and anyone who feels tempted by the challenge of imperfect soldiers. Close Combat: A Bridge Too Far did not keep me up late: it is a solid game but lacks that addictive quality, at least for me. However, if you crave a realistic military combat simulator, you will not find a better one.

Highly recommended for all those who remember playing with toy soldiers when young.

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