Microprose diffuse une nouvelle courte bande-annonce pour accompagner la confirmation de la date de sortie de ce très prometteur wargame tactique.
Celui-ci arrivera donc avec un léger retard, le 31 janvier prochain, et devrait offrir une très solide alternative aux amateurs de batailles tactiques. En effet les nombreux mécanismes du jeu devraient lui donner une indéniable profondeur. On pourra en juger via 48 scénarios, puis au fil des créations que les passionnés pourront réaliser avec l’éditeur de missions.
A noter au passage que certains aspects plus ou moins secondaires du jeu s’étant avérés plus compliqués que prévu à intégrer, ils seront ajoutés après la sortie, via des mises à jour. Il s’agit par exemple de l’appui aérien, du soutien d’artillerie, de certains véhicules sortant de l’ordinaire, de nouveaux terrains (i.e. jungle, désert) ou de divers types d’équipement affectant le champ de bataille (ex : une radio). Rien de gênant pour se lancer dans le jeu, a priori, il y aura déjà de base un riche contenu.
Pour plus d’informations sur Second Front, voyez cette fiche sur Steam ou celle-là chez l’éditeur. A lire également notre aperçu : Premiers pas dans Second Front.
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Microprose’s new tactical strategy game + Campaign & Map builder out Jan 31
Second Front, a profoundly strategic WWII tactical game (PC), releases January 31 and we’d love to send your team a review code.
The developer has taken great steps to ensure the game is a deep and immersive strategy game that reflects the WWII era. Players can also create and share their own scenarios with other players via steam.
Second Front is a profoundly deep strategy game, born from the developers’ passion and experience with realistic and tabletop tactical board games.
Second Front delivers the tactical depth and breadth that genre enthusiasts have been dreaming of for years.
One of the standout features of Second Front is its authentic depiction of World War II tactics and strategy.
If you find yourself facing a heavily defended objective point, you can’t simply charge in with your infantry or vehicles. You’ll need to use tactics like suppressing the enemy with superior firepower, laying down smoke cover, or calling in artillery to keep the enemy’s heads down.
This adds an extra layer of realism and challenge to the game and ensures that every battle is a unique and engaging experience.Every objective and challenge presents its own unique set of challenges and opportunities.
For example, if you need to take a bridge to advance in a scenario, you’ll need to carefully consider your options. Do you use your tanks and risk coming under fire from hidden anti-tank guns, or do you send in assault teams and flamethrowers to take out the pillboxes? The choice is yours but be prepared for a gritty and unforgiving World War II experience that will test your tactical skills to the limit.Endless expansion and battles with a custom campaign and map editor included.
Second Front includes an editor to not only create and share custom maps but also complete campaigns. Players can then share their creations with the steam community – making Second Front an infinite tactical sandbox experience.
Formidable competitive AI that keeps you guessing
Second Front boasts a formidable AI opponent that will keep players on their toes. Built on emergent technology, the AI system is able to adapt to any player’s skill level and provide a challenging and unpredictable experience. With knowledge of frontlines and the ability to exploit player weaknesses, the AI provides a formidable opponent that won’t simply be cannon fodder on the battlefield.
Its objective-based approach means that it will carefully weigh the opportunity cost of advancing or defending, adding another layer of strategy to the game.
A strategy-like game that’s easy to play but brutal to master.
The clearly defined user interface, gameplay mechanics, and command structure make Second Front an attractive game for turn-based tactics enthusiasts, seasoned or newbies alike.
Second Front Key Features
Second Front features 48 epic scenarios set in iconic locations of World War II, including the Stalingrad Factory District, Borisov (USSR), and Korostychiv (UKR).
Second Front includes an editor to not only create and share custom maps but also complete campaigns. Players can then share their creations with the steam community – making Second Front an infinite tactical sandbox experience.
Craft your own treacherous maps and scenarios in the integrated scenario and map editor. Then share with your allies on the steam community.
Command the battlefield with absolute precision and realism. Outmaneuver your opponent while compensating for realistic persistent loss, unit fatigue and other unforeseen battlefield considerations.
Choose to play as German, American or Russian forces, with unique leaders from each nation casting influence over the battlefield.
Over 40 infantry units to command, each with its own tactical function and strategic value.
Build a mechanized army from over 220 types of tanks, vehicles, mounted Anti-Tank guns and weaponry including MGs, Flamethrowers, Mortars, Panzerschrecks and Bazookas.
Competitive AI, built from emergent AI behaviour, provides a more challenging and adaptive opponent on the battlefield.
Easy-to-identify controls and mechanics make Second Front easy to play, while the in-depth strategic layers make it a challenge to master.
Play over a wide variety of terrain, with 30 terrain types, 148 types of destructible and flammable buildings, bridges and environment pieces.
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