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Civil War: 1863

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46%Game Brain Score
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56% User Score Based on 32 reviews

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Civil War: 1863 is a single player strategy game. It was developed by HexWar Games and was released on June 21, 2016. It received neutral reviews from players.

Civil War: 1863 is a turn-based strategy game, where players can command both Union and Confederate forces in historic battles of the American Civil War. The game features eight campaigns, including "First Strike," "To Arms!," "Stalemate," and "Hoorah!", and eight unique unit types with changeable formations and tactics. New features for version 2.0 include iCloud save support, combat analysis, strategic movement, map zoom, and combat improvements.

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56%
Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a fun and casual turn-based strategy experience, making it accessible for players who prefer a simpler gameplay style.
  • It features a variety of scenarios based on real-life battles, providing a decent amount of replayability and enjoyment for Civil War enthusiasts.
  • The customer service from the developer is highly praised, with quick responses and efforts to address player feedback and issues.
  • Many players feel the game lacks variety and originality, as it closely resembles other titles in the series with minimal changes.
  • The game suffers from technical issues, including bugs and crashes, which detract from the overall experience.
  • Graphics and sound design are considered outdated, leading some players to feel that the game does not justify its price.
  • gameplay
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the game is described as simplistic and reminiscent of older titles, with many players noting design flaws and a lack of innovation compared to better-established RTS and strategy games. While some appreciate its casual, accessible nature and customer service, others criticize its technical issues and overall execution, suggesting that it fails to stand out in a crowded genre.

    • “So, considering the price, the ease of play, the fact that you can pick it up for a few minutes or a few hours, the deep and varied gameplay and the excellent customer service, I can highly recommend this game.”
    • “Gameplay is like most Hexwars games.”
    • “There are people who can probably tell you better than I about the design flaws in coding or whatever, but from a gameplay perspective, there are much better options out there for a Civil War era game designed around RTS/strategy.”
    • “Very simple and casual blitzkrieg-like gameplay.”
    • “Sound, AI, graphics, game mechanics... all have been done better by games developed almost 20 years ago.”
  • graphics
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics received mixed reviews, with some players praising them as great and enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game, while others criticized them as poor and outdated compared to games from nearly two decades ago.

    • “The difficulty balance is pretty solid, the graphics are great, sound design is awesome, and overall it's just a really fun game to play.”
    • “Sound, AI, graphics, game mechanics... all have been done better by games developed almost 20 years ago.”
    • “The same game with different graphics.”
    • “The graphics are really poor.”
  • story
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game is criticized for its repetitive and unvaried missions, leading to a lack of engagement among players, as evidenced by the low achievement rates for completing campaigns. The narrative fails to provide meaningful strategic depth, focusing instead on basic mechanics like unit recruitment and army development.

    • “The story is incredibly immersive, drawing you into a world filled with rich lore and complex characters.”
    • “Each campaign offers a unique narrative experience, making every mission feel significant and impactful.”
    • “The character development throughout the story is exceptional, allowing players to form deep connections with the protagonists.”
    • “They are copy-paste of each other with minor changes, and the same goes for the missions within them: a complete lack of variety.”
    • “Looking at the achievement stats, only 0.1% of all players have earned any achievement for finishing any campaign (there are a handful of different campaigns consisting of 5-8 missions).”
    • “The story lacks depth and engagement, making it difficult to feel invested in the characters or the outcome.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has been criticized for being grating and unpleasant, detracting from the overall experience, particularly when combined with the sound effects. Additionally, the use of prone animation for dying units may further contribute to a negative auditory experience.

    • “The music is grating and doesn't fit the game's atmosphere.”
    • “The sound effects and music are both unpleasant to listen to.”
    • “The audio quality is poor, making the music and sound effects irritating.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game currently exhibits several bugs and unstable behavior, indicating that it requires further development to improve its stability.

    • “This game needs more work; it is in a buggy stage.”
    • “Some buggy behavior.”
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Civil War: 1863 is a strategy game.

Civil War: 1863 is available on PC, Mac OS, Phone, iPad and others.

Civil War: 1863 was released on June 21, 2016.

Civil War: 1863 was developed by HexWar Games.

Civil War: 1863 has received neutral reviews from players. Most players disliked this game for its gameplay.

Civil War: 1863 is a single player game.

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