- October 28, 2016
- Norb Software Development LLC
Take Command: 2nd Manassas
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Take Command: 2nd Manassas is a single player strategy game with warfare and historical themes. It was developed by Norb Software Development LLC and was released on October 28, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.
"Take Command: 2nd Manassas" is a real-time tactical wargame that simulates the American Civil War's Battle of Second Manassas. Players command either Union or Confederate forces, controlling troops, artillery, and cavalry in a historically accurate depiction of the battlefield. The game offers various scenarios, customizable units, and challenging objectives, providing a deep and immersive experience for strategy enthusiasts.
- The game offers a highly immersive and realistic simulation of Civil War battles, with excellent AI that adapts to player tactics.
- Despite its age, the game still holds up well, providing many hours of engaging gameplay and a variety of scenarios.
- The tutorials and in-game help are useful for new players, making it easier to learn the complex controls and mechanics.
- The game has significant compatibility issues with modern systems, particularly Windows 11, including an invisible cursor and resolution problems.
- Controls can be convoluted and frustrating, requiring extensive micromanagement that can detract from the overall experience.
- Graphics are outdated and may not appeal to players accustomed to modern visuals, which can impact the enjoyment of the game.
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The graphics of the game are generally considered dated and simplistic, failing to impress modern standards, yet they retain a certain old-school charm that some players appreciate. While the visuals may not be the main focus, they do not detract significantly from the solid gameplay experience, which remains engaging despite the graphical limitations. Overall, the graphics are seen as a weak point, but they do not overshadow the game's strengths.
“Many scenarios with the patch, Shiloh, Antietam, Chickamauga, and Fredericksburg... and the artwork is magnificent.”
“I love the old school charm of the graphic sprites for the soldiers.”
“Despite the now rather dated graphics, the gameplay is solid and there is real tension in watching the men of your command live or fall on your decisions.”
“Graphics are not the best.”
“It's graphics will obviously be very outdated now, and some modern systems will probably struggle to play it, but even as old as it is, I still fire it up sometimes.”
“You're not going to be overly impressed by the graphics.”
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Take Command: 2nd Manassas is a strategy game with warfare and historical themes.
Take Command: 2nd Manassas is available on PC and Windows.
Take Command: 2nd Manassas was released on October 28, 2016.
Take Command: 2nd Manassas was developed by Norb Software Development LLC.
Take Command: 2nd Manassas has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.
Take Command: 2nd Manassas is a single player game.
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