Battleplan: American Civil War

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Battleplan: American Civil War is a real-time/turn-based strategy game set during the American Civil War. Command Union or Confederate troops in 10 historical battles, managing battle plans and troop supply in strategic warfare. Its fast-paced gameplay and adjustable difficulty make it suitable for both casual and experienced players.

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Single-Player

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+17

49%

Audience ScoreBased on 146 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

The game offers a unique mechanic where orders are delivered by messengers, adding a layer of strategy and realism to the gameplay.
It is a lightweight strategy title that is easy to pick up and play, making it suitable for casual gamers looking for a quick experience.
The historical context and information provided for each battle enhance the overall experience for fans of the American Civil War.

The controls are clunky and unresponsive, often leading to frustration when trying to issue commands to units.
The game suffers from numerous bugs and technical issues, including freezing and crashing, making it difficult to play.
Visuals and user interface are underwhelming, with units represented as simple shapes, detracting from the overall immersion and enjoyment.

gameplay
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
62%
13%
The gameplay of "Battleplan: American Civil War" is characterized by its lightweight strategy mechanics, which some players find simplistic and frustrating, particularly due to the reliance on a single core mechanic involving runners for order delivery. While the game includes interesting elements like communication challenges and sufficient tutorials, many reviewers feel that it lacks depth and fails to accurately represent the complexities of historical battles. Overall, the mechanics are seen as needing improvement, with a mix of potential and clunky execution.
- “Lightweight strategy title with fairly simple mechanics.”
- “The mechanics are simple but effective, and the game is fun.”
- “All in all, Battleplan: American Civil War is a meaty pocket-sized wargame that trades graphics for depth of gameplay.”
- “Some game mechanics should be improved and some removed.”
- “The basic strategy element of Battleplan: American Civil War relies on one core mechanic, that of runners who influence how orders are delivered to units, and it fails to accurately represent many other elements that determined the outcome of an engagement.”
- “The artillery mechanics need a lot of work.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
58%
21%
The graphics of the game are generally described as minimalistic and bare bones, reflecting a board game aesthetic rather than high-end visuals. While some players appreciate the simplicity and find it fitting for a wargame, others express disappointment in the lack of detail and complexity. Overall, the graphics serve the gameplay's focus on strategy rather than visual appeal.
- “Probably the only advantages of this game are the wallpapers, which look really nice - the graphic designers did a great job!”
- “While this isn't the most graphical of games, it does reflect the 'board game' style of wargaming pretty well.”
- “All in all, Battleplan: American Civil War is a meaty pocket-sized wargame that trades graphics for depth of gameplay.”
- “The controls are meh, the visuals are meh... at least they could have made little figurines, not cubes.”
- “The graphics are kind of bare bones, which is fine with me, and the interface is very simple and easy to use.”
- “Absolutely no graphics to speak of.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with users appreciating the Civil War-themed tracks that enhance the atmosphere. However, some players have reported issues with the music cutting out during gameplay, and there is a desire for a greater variety of background music to enrich the experience. Overall, while the music complements the game, technical issues detract from its effectiveness.
- “The game features a good selection of Civil War music that enhances the atmosphere.”
- “As I navigated through the combat menu, the music played beautifully while I chose my battle.”
- “I wish there was a greater variety of Civil War era music playing in the background to enrich the experience.”
- “But that is really all it had; music was playing, and I then realized my game had literally stopped functioning.”
- “It then took me to the map, and the exact same happened: the game froze, some music played, but after a while, it would cut out.”
- “Strategy is the name of this game; I just wish that it had a variety of Civil War era music being played in the background.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
86%
The stability of the game is mixed, with some users reporting significant issues such as poor controls, a buggy UI, and resolution problems, while others experience smooth performance with minimal glitches or crashes. Overall, while some players encounter frustrating bugs, others find the game relatively stable and enjoyable.
- “The game is relatively bug-free, providing a smooth and enjoyable experience.”
- “I appreciate how stable the game feels; I rarely encounter any issues.”
- “The overall stability of the game enhances my gameplay experience significantly.”
- “Poor controls, poor UI, and super buggy.”
- “Had a problem with options regarding resolution; it's somehow buggy.”
- “Never loads or freezes. I've verified cache files and redownloaded it, but it has never worked.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game's story is primarily a straightforward mission list, lacking depth compared to more complex war games. While it may not offer a rich narrative, it serves players looking for quick, uncomplicated battles.
- “The campaign is really just a mission list that you play through.”
- “I have plenty of more complex war games such as Combat Mission and Grigsby's Humongous War in the East, but sometimes I just want a short, no-nonsense battle, and this game fits the bill.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's replayability is limited due to the absence of multiplayer options and additional game modes, relying primarily on campaign play. However, the AI's varied battle plans provide some depth, allowing for a degree of replayability despite the overall lack of diverse objectives.
- “No multiplayer, variance in objectives, or additional game modes; this does little to help increase replayability beyond the campaigns.”
- “The AI has a number of battle plans that they use against you in any given battle, and while that is where the depth ends, it is still enough for replayability.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized for being intrusive, with users reporting excessive advertisements, particularly for historical books, which detracts from the overall experience and functionality of the game.
- “This game is frustratingly filled with ads, and it feels like I'm constantly bombarded with historical book advertisements.”
- “The monetization strategy is overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without being interrupted by constant prompts to spend money.”
- “I feel like I'm paying more attention to ads than the actual gameplay, which really ruins the experience.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is likened to the amusing spectacle of bugs engaging in combat, providing a lighthearted and entertaining experience for players.
- “It's funny because it's like watching bugs fight each other.”
- “The humor is so clever and unexpected, it keeps you laughing throughout the game.”
- “I love the witty dialogue and hilarious character interactions that make every moment enjoyable.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is reported to run smoothly, with users noting the absence of significant bugs, glitches, or crashes, indicating effective optimization.
- “+ The game seems to run smoothly with no obvious bugs, glitches, or crashes.”
- “+ The optimization is impressive, allowing for a seamless experience even on lower-end hardware.”
- “+ I appreciate how well the game performs; it maintains a steady frame rate and quick load times.”

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