Conflict between the South and the North. Games about the Civil War in the US

The war that broke out between the industrial and slave states, has become one of the most global in American history. About this filmed a lot of films, serials, and written a large number of books. For some reason, computer games about the Civil War in the US are not so popular. But they are, and this article will give examples of some projects.

History Civil War: Secret Mission

The American channel History Channel, which specializes in historical programs, suddenly decided to try it out in an unusual project. And he did it in the form of a game about the Civil War in the US - History Civil War: Secret Mission.

For ten secret missions the player is destined to assume the role of a soldier, consisting of a partisan detachment of one of the opposing sides. The task is to prevent the enemy in any way. Acting covertly, it is necessary to destroy enemy ammunition, equipment, food stores, blow up bridges, railroad tracks, engage in skirmishes and sea battles. At the beginning of each task a documentary is played, which highlights important events of that time.

Take Command: Second Manassas

The conflict between the North and the South was realized in the form of a strategy. Action game about the Civil War in the US Take Command: 2 ^nd Manassas developer associated with the events that occurred in the second year of battles. This is the second Manassas campaign, which consisted of several large and small battles. The player will manage the armies from one side and the other.

The creators of the game offer to pass about 50 missions, the events of which will be related to each other by the plot. We will have to manage both small detachments and serious military formations. Everything will happen on five historically reliable topographic maps. The game has three game modes, among which are user, free and historical. The outcome of the battles will depend on many factors: from the choice of location, the mood of soldiers, from fatigue, etc. By the way, all the facts were taken from the library of Congress.

"Conquest of America: A Divided Nation"

The games of the series American Conquest ("The Conquest of America") usually focuses on events that occurred in this or that period of US history. The addition of Divided Nation is several missions of the name of General Confederation Thomas Jackson. He was considered one of the most talented generals of the South, and his death was considered one of the main reasons for the defeat of the Confederate army.

In the framework of this game about the Civil War in the US, the player will be provided with about 50 cards, hundreds of units and nine historical campaigns. Features of the game include a wide variety of soldiers' uniforms, firearms, heavy weapons and armored vehicles of that time, as well as the destruction of most game objects. Very important and morale, the low level of which can force fighters to lay down their arms and leave the battlefield. The victory will depend not only on large-scale armed clashes, but also on the seizure of strategically important facilities.

American Civil War: Gettysburg

The Battle of Gettysburg is considered one of the most bloody among those that occurred during the war. "Severovirdzhinskaya" army suffered serious losses, which forced General Lee to withdraw his troops and take a defensive position. They were saved only by the fact that the enemy also did not have the strength to strike. Project American Civil War: Gettysburg will continue the list, which includes games about the Civil War in the US on the PC.

To repeat the battle, 16 campaigns were invented, during which they will have to play for both sides of the conflict. The developers promise great landscapes recreated by historically authentic maps, different types of troops, terrain features that can give an advantage or, on the contrary, hinder the battle, and realistic 3d graphics.

"The Call of Juarez: Blood Bonds"

As another game about the Civil War in the US, the list will be completed by Call of Juarez, a shooter developed by Techland. The action of this game begins in the Wild West in 1866, when one of the characters goes in search of the treasures of the Aztecs. And although by this time the Civil War was over, after the initial scene the plot will be transferred to two years ago.

History will be submitted on behalf of one of the brothers - Thomas or Ray, you will have to choose one. The player will have quite a variety of gameplay. There will be dueling, bank robbery, escape from prison, riding horses and wagons, as well as a large number of callorite characters. For the game, an economic model was created, according to which the hero will be dressed and armed with the money received for accomplishing the tasks. In general, compared to the first part turned out to be more beautiful, thoughtful and dynamic game.