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Gettysburg: The Tide Turns

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64%Game Brain Score
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stability, music
64% User Score Based on 59 reviews

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Gettysburg: The Tide Turns is a single player and multiplayer strategy game with warfare and historical themes. It was developed by Shenandoah Studio and was released on July 14, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Gettysburg: The Tide Turns" is a hex-based wargame set in the iconic Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War. The game features a randomized turn system and tactical gameplay, allowing you to command various period units and plan your engagement. With its detailed map and interface, this game provides an immersive and exciting experience for strategy enthusiasts.

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64%
Audience ScoreBased on 59 reviews
gameplay5 positive mentions
stability7 negative mentions
  • The game features a beautiful map and fluid, engaging gameplay that captures the essence of the Civil War battles.
  • It is easy to learn and offers a fun, fast-paced experience, especially when played head-to-head against another player.
  • The randomization of unit movement and combat adds a layer of unpredictability, making each playthrough unique and challenging.
  • The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including frequent freezes and glitches that can disrupt gameplay and prevent completion of campaigns.
  • The AI is often unresponsive and fails to take advantage of opportunities, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
  • The chit draw system can lead to unrealistic movement and combat scenarios, undermining strategic planning and historical accuracy.
  • gameplay
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is best experienced in head-to-head formats, either against another player or through solo simulations, offering a rich tactical experience reminiscent of classic board games. While the mechanics, including a unique chit draw system, provide engaging and varied battles, they can also lead to inconsistencies and frustrations, particularly regarding combat outcomes and AI performance. Overall, despite some mechanical issues, the game is praised for its fun factor and strategic depth, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of the genre.

    • “I find the game is actually best played head-to-head - either against another human (hotseat), or playing both sides as a historical what-if simulation.”
    • “I love the concept of this game with the graphics, the maps, and most of the mechanics that allow you to have a great level of play at the command level.”
    • “So far, I have played battles from both sides and against the AI and solo with interesting and different battles every time - this is due to the way divisions (CSA) and corps (USA) can be activated and the clever gameplay mechanics.”
    • “To sum it up: if you like random gameplay, and I stress random.”
    • “Combat mechanics are sometimes strange and inconsistent.”
    • “The mechanics of the game with chit draw are iffy at best; one side can always manage to get 4 draws in a row during key turns. I like the concept but it should be modified so that one side can only get 2 chit activations in a row.”
  • stability
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The stability of the game has received mixed reviews; while some players report severe issues such as frequent freezes and bugs that hinder gameplay, others have experienced minimal problems and found the game generally playable. Overall, the game's stability appears to be inconsistent, with significant performance issues affecting the experience for some users.

    • “Unfortunately, it is buggy to the point of being almost unplayable.”
    • “I've yet to get through the 33-turn campaign because it just freezes.”
    • “Game-ending freezes.”
  • graphics
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game are generally praised for their high quality and effective presentation, particularly in the tactical map and unit configurations, which enhance gameplay without overwhelming the player. However, some users noted minor inconsistencies, such as misaligned cannons and lingering visual effects, which, while forgivable, can detract from the overall experience.

    • “The graphics presentation is top notch, with the living formations making a great impression on the vintage map.”
    • “I love the graphics and simplicity of the tactical map and unit configurations.”
    • “I love the concept of this game with the graphics, the maps, and most of the mechanics that allow you to have a great level of play at the command level.”
    • “Graphics are only adequate and small annoyances in them (cannons pointing the wrong way or trails for bombardments remaining on map after bombardment over)”
    • “I can forgive graphical inconsistency or other minor issues but things that impede the player's progress through the game are unforgivable.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game highly replayable due to its easy-to-learn mechanics and the unique randomization of movement and attack orders, which keeps each playthrough fresh and exciting.

    • “The system was one of my favorite ones, easy to play, exciting, and very replayable.”
    • “The unique randomization of order to move/attack gives the game quite a bit of replayability.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users find the default sound settings unusual, as all sound is initially off, but once activated, the sound effects enhance the game's atmosphere significantly. While many prefer to turn off the music, they appreciate the immersive quality of the sound effects, particularly during combat and enemy encounters.

    • “I turned off the music, but I kept the sound on, and wow—nice touch with the effects of both the guns in battle resolution as well as the tense atmosphere established during enemy movement.”
    • “Once I switched on the effects, it felt more alive somehow.”
    • “The default settings have all sound switched off, which is a little odd. However, once I switched on the effects, it felt more alive somehow (I left the music off, obviously).”
    • “The music in the game is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous after a short while.”
    • “I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable, which detracted from the overall experience.”
  • story
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story has been adequately covered by other reviews and comments from Slitherine, indicating that it is well-established and understood within the community.

    • “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative arc.”
    • “Character development is minimal, making it hard to connect with anyone in the game.”
    • “The plot twists are predictable and fail to engage the player.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive sound design, particularly the impactful effects of gunfire and the tension created during enemy movements, which enhance the overall experience even when music is turned off.

    • “I turned off the music, but I kept the sound on, and wow—what a nice touch with the effects of both the guns in battle and the tense atmosphere established during enemy movement.”
    • “I turned off the music, but I kept the sound on, and wow—nice touch with the effects of both the guns in battle resolution as well as the tense atmosphere established during enemy movement.”
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Gettysburg: The Tide Turns is a strategy game with warfare and historical themes.

Gettysburg: The Tide Turns is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 8 hours playing Gettysburg: The Tide Turns.

Gettysburg: The Tide Turns was released on July 14, 2017.

Gettysburg: The Tide Turns was developed by Shenandoah Studio.

Gettysburg: The Tide Turns has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its stability.

Gettysburg: The Tide Turns is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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