The Operational Art of War 2: Elite Edition

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Customer Reviews:

"TOAW2" a huge step forward [Posted on 2000-04-13]
I've spent quite a few hours playing and designing scenarios for "TOAW2". In my view it represents a quantum leap forward from "TOAW1" in many important respects. Critically (for anyone who enjoys wargames), battles are simulated more accurately, because the software literally calculates discrete shots from each weapon modelled in the scenario being played (a heroic achievement in a big scenario). A very wide assortment of "events" are built into the game, permitting a sophisticated modelling of the environment; how a computer-controlled general behaves; etc. Game-play is quite easy and intuitive, especially for anyone with any experience playing board wargames. But the simulation is deep, and gets more interesting the more you drill into it. For anyone interested in jumping from "beer and pretzels" level wargames like "Panzer General", and moving into a more serious and historically-correct game, this is the one to go for at the moment. Talonsoft has also released "The Operational Art of War: Wargame of the Year Edition", which ports the many improvements included in "TOAW2" back into "TOAW1". Thus, for folks interested in 1939-1953 games (in my view the more interesting period), all the improvements are there for the playing. Bottom line: if you take a serious interest in this kind of game, this is the cadillac.

Deplorable - A waste of time and money [Posted on 2003-04-25]
This game is overrated by the few who play it. If you want a more fun game check out the panzer campaigns or the modern
campaigns by hps simluations.

The Operational Art of War has a terrible interface, terrible game play, even worse support.

If you have XP dont waste your time or money. Incompatible.

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