![]() ![]() Vehicles and large manned weapons such as howitzers and anti-tank guns are much more exciting graphically. Measuring combat results is simply a matter of diminishing strength numbers. Additions to infantry icons are white chevrons for rookie units and gold chevrons for veteran outfits. The famous Long Range Desert Group gives the British an occasional edge. Infantry icons are rather humdrum with regular outfits represented by four figures and specialists such as bazooka teams as two men. Units probably represent companies with strength shown from one to ten. The feel of the desert in the game reminds one of the classic movies, Five Graves to Cairo or Sahara. Ridges and wadis are quite visible and block fire. Another new feature is the supply depots, which have a strength factor to destroy in order to gain achievements on Apple Games Center but no offensive power. Barbed wire is shown as strings of X-like marks that end movement for a unit’s turn and can’t be destroyed. The buildings differ in size and height, providing cover and affecting line of sight. New to this game are desert buildings, beaches, barbed wire and minefields. ![]() Palm trees and scrub allow some cover but are barely distinguishable from each other. The top-down view of the terrain shows a great deal of sand with a few oases and pillboxes breaking up the monotony. Graphics for this game are utilitarian with a dollop of nice detail. Will the return to World War II in Tank Battles North Africa maintain this progress? ![]() Their second game, Civil War 1863 ( Click to read Armchair General review), added more realistic features without losing that “one more turn” attraction of the first product. Although simplistic with questionable mechanics, that game garnered significant popularity due to the many challenging scenarios offered. ![]() Hunted Cow Studio and ’s first tactical iPad wargame was Tank Battle 1944. Passed Inspection: Suitable graphics, passable AI, good interface, challenging missions, great priceįailed Basic: Simplistic historical detail, locked missions Tank Battles North Africa – iOS Game Review By Jim Cobb ![]()
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