Wargame Construction Set III: Age of Rifles 1846-1905

aka: Wargame Construction Set III: Das Gewehr 1846-1905
Moby ID: 1937

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This game lets you design and play turn-based strategic battles. You can create scenarios between years 1846 and 1905. You have complete control over all the units, and can customize their firepower, movement points, strength, aggressiveness, etc.

Supports 1 or 2 players. Comes with pre-made scenarios and various campaigns (American civil war, Russo-Japanese War, Franco-Prussian,...).

The graphics win the respect the first two WCS (I and Tanks!), and now you can view your troops in the field.

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  • Computer Gaming World
    • May 1997 (Issue #154) – Wargame of the Year (Readers' Choice)

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Game added by Verk.

Additional contributors: Mirrorshades2k, Rebound Boy, Patrick Bregger.

Game added July 14, 2000. Last modified April 23, 2024.