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The only campaign where forces of Imperial Germany fought victoriously till the end. From 1914 to 1918 in East Africa, you play general Von Lettow and his skilled Askaris or Allied troops from the Empire, Belgium and Portugal. Get the ‘African Queen’ feel when playing this exotic campaign.

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

60%

Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

graphics1 positive mentions

The game offers a unique and engaging depiction of a lesser-known front of the Great War, making it a must-play for history and strategy enthusiasts.
The mechanics are simple yet enjoyable, allowing for strategic depth and a variety of tactical options.
The design, detail, and artwork are impressive, contributing to an immersive experience in a rarely covered historical scenario.

The game occasionally suffers from crashes and AI issues, which can disrupt the gameplay experience.
The AI is criticized for being overly simplistic and lacking strategic depth, making it less challenging for experienced players.
There is limited gameplay variety and the campaign length may feel short for some players, potentially affecting replayability.

gameplay
6 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The gameplay features simple and accessible mechanics, including easy drag-and-drop movement and basic battle systems influenced by terrain. However, players note a lack of variety and depth, with limited strategic options beyond the initial use of tactical cards, resulting in a less challenging experience.
- “The game mechanics are simple and easy to learn, but nevertheless enjoyable.”
- “Easy drag & drop mechanics for movement and impact of terrain; railroads are crucial for easy movement and supplies, while roads enable good movement, and mountains and jungle make it hard and slow.”
- “Simple battle mechanics with a dice-rolling element and influence of terrain and entrenchment.”
- “But for gameplay, that's nothing you can call 'advanced difficulty'.”
- “Not much gameplay variety, or better, no gameplay variety at all besides the initial play of tactical cards.”
- “Not much gameplay variety, or better, no gameplay variety at all besides the initial play of tactical cards.”
graphics
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are highly praised for their impressive maps and artwork, contributing to an engaging visual experience.
- “An engaging game with impressive maps and artwork.”