Civil War: 1865

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Civil War: 1865 is a single player strategy game. It was developed by HexWar Games and was released on April 7, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

After Columbia and Charleston, South Carolina, fell to the Union, in early 1865, Jefferson Davis belatedly handed over the supreme command or the army to General Lee. This could not stop the Union armies pressing on through North Carolina, capturing Fayetteville, Bentonville, Goldsboro and Raleigh by mid-April.

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Strategy

Play Modes

Single-Player

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62%

Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

Enjoyable gameplay for fans of turn-based combat and HexWars style.
Decent array of scenarios and missions, providing a basic yet engaging experience.
Fun to play, especially for those interested in the Civil War theme.

Repetitive gameplay with minimal differences between titles in the series.
Clunky mechanics and numerous bugs detract from the overall experience.
Lack of complexity and multiplayer options limits the game's potential.

story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a structured narrative divided into a 7-mission tutorial campaign, a 5-mission twilight campaign, and an 8-mission dissolution campaign, along with an optional hypothetical mission that adds depth to the overall story experience.
- “The 7-mission tutorial campaign provides a solid foundation for understanding the game's mechanics while immersing players in the narrative.”
- “The 5-mission twilight campaign is a beautifully crafted story that keeps you engaged with its intriguing plot twists.”
- “The 8-mission dissolution campaign offers a deep and compelling narrative that explores complex themes and character development.”
- “The tutorial campaign consists of just 7 missions, which feels too short to fully engage with the story.”
- “The twilight campaign has only 5 missions, leaving the narrative feeling underdeveloped and rushed.”
- “The dissolution campaign, despite having 8 missions, fails to deliver a compelling story that keeps players invested.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is consistent with other titles in the Hexwars series, maintaining familiar mechanics and strategies 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 creative tactics and adaptability in every encounter.”
- “The gameplay is typical of most Hexwars games, lacking innovation.”
- “The mechanics feel outdated and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “There are significant balance issues that disrupt the overall gameplay experience.”