Civil War: 1861

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Civil War: 1861, a strategy game, covers the opening battles of the American Civil War. The game covers both the small and large actions of that momentous year, starting with the battle at 'Big Bethel', on to the comparatively vast engagements at 'Bull Run' and 'Wilson’s Creek'.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

47%

Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

music1 negative mentions

The rules and guidelines are easy to master, making it a fun and accessible game.
Balanced gameplay allows for a fair challenge, and it provides a decent array of scenarios.
It's a great game for de-stressing, especially for those who enjoy a simpler strategy experience.

There are frequent crashes to desktop (CTD) issues that disrupt gameplay.
The game lacks depth and complexity compared to other Civil War strategy games, making it feel overly simplistic.
Some players have experienced difficulties with loading the game, indicating potential technical issues.

gameplay
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-500 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The gameplay is consistent with other titles in the Hexwars series, offering familiar mechanics and strategic elements that fans of the genre will recognize.
- “The gameplay is reminiscent of most Hexwars games, offering a familiar yet engaging experience.”
- “The mechanics are intuitive and allow for strategic depth, making each match exciting.”
- “I love how the gameplay encourages both tactical planning and quick decision-making.”
- “The gameplay is typical of most Hexwars games.”
- “The mechanics feel outdated and repetitive.”
- “There are too many bugs that disrupt the gameplay experience.”
music
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Users have noted issues with the game's music, specifically that it can cause the game to freeze when it stops, leading to frustration during gameplay.
- “My way of dealing with it has been to not press anything when the music stops, as the game freezes until it starts playing again.”