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How war games should be made
I agree with another writer about difficulty levels, it is possible to win as axis on higher levels playing purely defensive, almost impossible with allies. Still a good game to play.
I would love to see more traditional strategy games mirroring classic board games such as Operation Mercury or BarbarossaShow lessspike-pow
Great, until you want to play on a harder level
Great game - love the units, the movement, the trade offs with the limited movement points, the day/night factor, the way they try to include the randomness of war into it. I think most people who like this stuff will enjoy this all the way through until they try to move to the harder level, and then it’s just a waste of time. Hexwar claim the step up is incremental - the enemy get more movement points and are slightly harder in combat. This is not my experience. The enemy are impossible to beat. I had a panzer unit, and two full SS infantry against one para unit, open fields, not dug in, no supporting anti tank. It should have been a slaughter. I shelled the paras, then attacked with all three units. Not a shell landed on the paras, then my panzers were destroyed and then both infantry attacked until they were red. Not a single loss in the sole para opposition. Really?! I’ve been shelling the US para on the bridge at Nijmegen for days and not a single shell has caused any damage. It’s a bridge - there is no cover! The only option is to keep playing the easier levels and winning, or switching to harder and watching units sit and watch the opposition steamroller a win. Such a shame as this could be a really addictive and interesting game concept if they could tweak the difficulty levels a little.Show lessAuntagathasdog
Traditional hex and counter is best
I am so pleased to see a traditional hex wargame over the 3D type which seems to be everywhere. I hope we get more. It makes for more intelligent gaming like Chess instead of "whack-a-mole". Thankyou to the developer.HK.......
Can’t understand the poor reviews
This is a well-executed traditional wargame that requires thought and skill. It is far ahead of the usual HexWar fare. More like this please.Old Digger
Love the game
Hate the new App Store look. Haven’t bought anything since the changeover.RGL1955
Great value
Overall a very playable simulation. Yes, the instructions could be better, but it's not that difficult to learn the game. The AI is acceptable at the lower levels of play, but is much stronger at the highest level. I will definitely purchase other games from this developerKannfodder
Proper traditional wargame
A lot of the hexwar games are about as simplistic as wargames can be. Nothing wrong with that, I've played and enjoyed the 194x WW2 series of games.
AoA starts getting closer to the gameplay of traditional board wargames with accurate historical scenarios, units, deployments, objectives, higher level formations, formation integrity effects, multiple unit postures/status, HQ effects, limited supply, limited command control ..... Etc. It also offers the ability to play both sides, solo and multiplayer.
Limited scope and scenarios - but that's fine for its £4 price tag.
Overall very happy with this game, looking forward to more of the same ...Show lessGameBozz
Arnhem
A couple of things to improve this game.
1. Expand the directions. How to use the supply drops is non existent. I have played numerous games, and can't figure out how to tap into those resources. Or, even if you are supposed to.
2. Playability is ok, but somehow unrealistic. In the Arnhem scenario, two units were able to obliterate 4 armored units (Konigstigers). Somewhat unrealistic.Show lessB2rick
Excellent hex/counter game
It's clear tremendous effort has gone into this game, which is both accurate and plays really well. My only comment is that the AI does need time to think, but then I had set it on the harder levels. I recommend it to anyone who has the time to play it.Reevenotgiventoreviewsbut
Improved !
I have to admit that I'm not a big fan of Hex War games. They always feel to cramped and basic.
This game however is a major step in the right direction. Just expand the content or come out with another battle - maybe on the East Front next time. Very good work - feels like a real war game !
And you need better advertising for Arnhem - most of my war gaming friends have no idea this game even exists !Show lessDonczirr111
