Civil War: 1862

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Relive iconic battles of the American Civil War. Take command of both the Union and Confederate forces in this exciting turn-based strategy game.

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Play Modes

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

64%

Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game offers a decent array of scenarios and is fun to play, especially for fans of the Civil War genre.
It provides good value for money, especially when purchased in a bundle, with a lot of content and replayability.
The gameplay is straightforward and allows players to focus on strategy without being overwhelmed by complex mechanics.

The game suffers from unbalanced battles and some missions are reported as impossible to complete.
There are technical issues, including crashes and sound effects not working, which detract from the overall experience.
Many players feel that the game is too similar to others in the series, lacking significant differences and innovation.

music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is well-received, with players noting its quality and enjoyment, similar to the developer's previous title, Civil War 1863. However, there are criticisms regarding the sound effects, which do not meet the same standard as the music.
- “I just bought this game because I already own Civil War 1863 by the same game developer, and that game's sound effects and music play great.”
- “The music plays great in this game, but not the sound effects.”
- “I have the music, but there's nothing related to buttons or troop actions.”
- “The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The music doesn't match the game's atmosphere, which detracts from the overall experience.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are clear and effectively convey the battle experience, though they may not be considered stunning. Overall, users express satisfaction with the visual presentation.
- “I am genuinely impressed with the graphics.”
- “The visuals are stunning and truly immersive.”
- “The attention to detail in the graphics is remarkable.”
- “The graphics are not stunning but still are clear and presented in a way that allows you to get the feel of battle.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is consistent with other titles in the Hexwars series, offering familiar mechanics and strategies that fans of the genre will recognize.
- “The gameplay is reminiscent of other 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.”
- “Gameplay is similar to most Hexwars games.”
- “The mechanics feel outdated and repetitive.”
- “There are too many bugs that disrupt the gameplay experience.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of balance, with players noting that certain missions are frustratingly impossible to complete, detracting from the overall narrative experience.