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Scourge Of War - Gettysburg is a single player and multiplayer tactical real-time strategy game with a historical theme. It was developed by Norb Software Development LLC and was released on August 24, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

Welcome to Scourge of War. We hope you are ready for a fight. This game places you in command of the units of armies and allows you to refight the many historical bloody clashes during the age of regimental base warfare. This is a type of wargame that we call real time command simulation. Real time command simulation combat begins with Sid—as in Sid Meier, who released the now legendary wargame…

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81%Audience ScoreBased on 53 reviews
graphics3 negative mentions

  • Highly realistic and immersive Civil War wargame with deep strategic and command control systems.
  • Active developer support and strong modding community expanding content and improving the game.
  • Detailed unit management, historical accuracy, and extensive gameplay options offer a unique and engaging experience.
  • User interface is clunky and fiddly, making troop management frustrating at times.
  • Performance issues including RAM problems and low frame rates, especially with DLC and remastered version.
  • Lack of included DLC content and problematic scoring/saving system limit game progression and satisfaction.
  • gameplay

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The gameplay is highly detailed and realistic, emphasizing tactical elements like elevation, morale, and unit skill levels, though it sacrifices visual fidelity for depth. While mechanics are well-researched and engaging, some bugs persist, and certain units, like cavalry, feel underpowered and limited in effectiveness.

    • “Elevation matters, morale matters, officers and troops have varying levels of skill, and lots of other gameplay elements.”
    • “Heavily researched, and the mechanics are amazing.”
    • “There's no 'wego' option, but due to attention to detail, the gameplay feels immersive as your troops have a mind of their own.”
    • “I wish cavalry could get a revamp; they feel pointless at times and are very much locked out gameplay-wise.”
    • “The gameplay also seems a bit buggy compared to the older version.”
    • “You sacrifice visual fidelity for gameplay and realism here.”
  • graphics

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    20% positive mentions, 20% neutral mentions, 60% negative mentions

    The graphics are generally seen as improved or better than previous titles like Sid Meier's Gettysburg, though not particularly standout or high-end. While the in-game visuals have been upgraded, some users feel the UI could use refinement. Overall, the game's appeal relies more on gameplay and modding features than cutting-edge graphics.

    • “I was not expecting to get so immersed, due to the lower end graphics, but let me just say - it is an absolutely phenomenal game.”
    • “Okay, the graphics are nothing special, but this game has massive playability due to the unique modding features and dedicated modding community built into the game and the unique command and control of your forces in real-time.”
    • “The newer in-game graphics are definitely an improvement but the UI needs a bit of work.”
    • “Think of Sid Meier's Gettysburg with better graphics and controls.”
  • story

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The story is straightforward and mission-focused, resembling a linear warfare combat scenario. While tutorials are provided, players are encouraged to consult the manual for better understanding.

  • stability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game exhibits some stability issues, with users noting buggy gameplay compared to the previous version.

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Play Times

3h Median play time
3h Average play time
3-3h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 1 analyzed playthroughs
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Scourge Of War - Gettysburg is a tactical real-time strategy game with historical theme. Common tags for Scourge Of War - Gettysburg include indie, immersive sim, family friendly, immersive, old school and others.

Scourge Of War - Gettysburg is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing Scourge Of War - Gettysburg.

Scourge Of War - Gettysburg was released on August 24, 2024.

Scourge Of War - Gettysburg was developed by Norb Software Development LLC.

Scourge Of War - Gettysburg has received positive reviews from players. Most players disliked Scourge Of War - Gettysburg for its gameplay.

Scourge Of War - Gettysburg is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include Scourge Of War - Remastered, Ultimate General: Civil War, Ultimate General: Gettysburg, Grand Tactician: The Civil War (1861-1865), Combat Mission Shock Force 2 and others.