Close Combat: Modern Tactics
- April 15, 2021
- Strategy 3 Tactics
Get on Steam"Close Combat: Modern Tactics" is a pausable real-time wargame that focuses on historical accuracy and soldier psychology. It supports up to 5 players per side and features Modern Era weaponry and equipment on detailed hand-drawn maps. The game offers intense head-to-head battles and a scenario editor for customization.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a tactical experience with modern weapons and vehicles, appealing to fans of the Close Combat series.
- Players can find satisfaction in completing missions and achieving victories, with a clear tutorial that aids in understanding the gameplay.
- The game includes an editor for creating custom scenarios, providing some level of creative engagement for players.
- The game lacks a grand campaign and feels incomplete, with many players describing it as a step back from previous titles in the series.
- Graphically, the game is dated and does not meet the expectations set by earlier Close Combat games, affecting overall gameplay experience.
- There are numerous bugs, including crashes and poor pathfinding, which contribute to a frustrating gaming experience.
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics are perceived as outdated, reminiscent of older titles in the catalogue, yet they still manage to deliver an exciting action experience. While the visuals may not be cutting-edge, they are deemed understandable and realistic within the context of the game.
“Understandable but realistic; old graphics but exciting action.”
“First off, the graphics are reminiscent of older titles, from before the pitf/gtc era.”
“Graphically, this feels much older than the actually older games in the catalog.”
“First off, the graphics are reminiscent of older titles, from before Pitfall/GTC.”
“Understandable but realistic; the old graphics detract from the exciting action.”
- story3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story is centered around a series of missions that escalate in difficulty, culminating in a thrilling final victory where the player achieves a last-minute conquest. The narrative emphasizes a sense of progression and satisfaction as players overcome challenges, particularly in a tense urban combat scenario.
“The satisfaction of achieving a total victory on the third mission, urban combat with both sides using the same US Army equipment, and conquering the seventh and final objective in the last seconds of play was simply indescribable.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative arc.”
“Character development is shallow, making it hard to connect with anyone.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to engage the player.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally enjoyable, featuring an easy-to-use interface reminiscent of previous titles, but it suffers from underdeveloped AI, a lack of a real campaign, and limited depth.
“The gameplay is engaging and enjoyable, especially with the easy-to-use UI.”
“I've been enjoying the overall gameplay since CC5.”
“The AI still needs work; there's no real campaign and less depth in gameplay.”
“This really affects gameplay.”
“With a fairly easy-to-use UI, the overall gameplay has been enjoyable since CC5.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is criticized for feeling exploitative, as it appears to prioritize profit over quality, leading some to view it as a cash grab rather than a polished release.
“This feels more like a beta version of a game than a release, and seems to be trading on the brand name for a cash grab.”
“The monetization strategy is overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
“It feels like the developers are more focused on squeezing money out of players than creating a balanced and enjoyable experience.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game is reported to be very buggy, indicating significant stability issues that may affect the overall gameplay experience.
“The game is very buggy.”
“I encountered numerous crashes that made it unplayable.”
“Frequent glitches and instability ruined my experience.”
