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Civil War: Bull Run 1861

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36%Game Brain Score
gameplay, atmosphere
stability
57% User Score Based on 14 reviews

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Civil War: Bull Run 1861 is a single player strategy game. It was developed by HexWar Games and was released on July 21, 2017. It received neutral reviews from players.

Bull Run recreates the first major battle of the American Civil War between the Union and Confederate armies. Take command of an Union army of Northeast Virginia or the Confederate army of Potomac and Shenandoah and engage in the largest battle fought on American soil to date.

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57%
Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews
gameplay3 positive mentions
stability3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a decent array of scenarios and is enjoyable for fans of hex grid strategy games.
  • It provides a challenging experience, especially on hard and historical settings, requiring strategic maneuvering to succeed.
  • The game features a well-designed map and atmosphere, with a good representation of the historical context.
  • The game suffers from numerous bugs and inconsistent mechanics, such as units not firing or moving as expected.
  • Artillery is often ineffective, and the game has frustrating turn limits that can end battles prematurely.
  • Many players feel that the game lacks originality, as it closely resembles other titles in the series with minimal differences.
  • gameplay
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay in these hexwar games is straightforward and follows the typical mechanics found in the genre, generally functioning well despite their basic nature.

    • “The gameplay is reminiscent of classic hex-based strategy games.”
    • “The mechanics are engaging and provide a deep strategic experience.”
    • “Each match offers a unique challenge, keeping the gameplay fresh and exciting.”
    • “These hexwar games are pretty basic, but the mechanics usually work.”
    • “Gameplay is like most hexwar games.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has been widely criticized for its instability, with many users labeling it as a "buggy pile of garbage." This suggests significant technical issues that detract from the overall experience.

    • “The game is a buggy pile of garbage.”
    • “Constant crashes make it unplayable.”
    • “Frequent glitches ruin the overall experience.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is significantly enhanced by its wonderful music, which users feel contributes greatly to the overall experience.

    • “The music is wonderful and adds so much to the atmosphere of the game.”
  • music
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly praised for its ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, contributing significantly to the player's experience.

    • “The music is wonderful and adds a lot to the atmosphere of the game.”
    • “The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing every moment.”
    • “Each track is beautifully composed, immersing players in the game's world.”
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Civil War: Bull Run 1861 is a strategy game.

Civil War: Bull Run 1861 is available on PC, Mac OS, Phone, iPad and others.

Civil War: Bull Run 1861 was released on July 21, 2017.

Civil War: Bull Run 1861 was developed by HexWar Games.

Civil War: Bull Run 1861 has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its stability.

Civil War: Bull Run 1861 is a single player game.

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