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Pros
  • Campaign mode lets you take up either side, the Union or Confederacy, as you battle through 16 historic missions
  • Skirmish mode lets you battle on mission maps with units of your choosing
  • Strategy is pretty straight-forward with four unit types, infantry, cavalry, cannons, and generals
  • Interface is easy to use
  • 3-D action scenes show the results of your tactical decisions and really help to draw you in
Cons
  • Some strange outcomes to battles or skirmishes, such as cavalry being decimated by cannons or non-entrenched infantry putting up a surprising fight against fully covered troops

8.0

Good

American Civil War Gettysburg Review Summary

American Civil War: Gettysburg is a turn-based strategy title which puts you in command of the South or North during many key engagements during the Battle of Gettysburg. Take up the flag of the Confederacy or check Southern aggression with the Union in many historic missions, such as Picket's Charge and the defense of Little Round Top.

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Game Description

Bring History to Life with American Civil War: Gettysburg!

The time: July, 1863. The place: Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The event: one of the most important and momentous battles in all of American history!

Travel back in time to an era when the very fabric of American society was ripped in two. The Civil War pitted brother against brother and father against son as the North and South fought all-out war, and now it's up to you to take sides in the famous battle which became the turning point of the entire conflict!

Play as the North or the South

As the Confederates, stand up for your rights as sovereign states against the Northern Yankee aggressor. As the United States of America, fight to put down the rebellious Southerners and preserve the Union. Whatever your decision, be ready to sacrifice everything for your country!

Exciting and Fun Strategic Game Play for the History Buff or the Beginner!

The single player campaign American Civil War: Gettysburg integrates 16 completely unique and challenging scenarios into one comprehensive experience of the legendary battle!

In each mission, control your armies of infantry, cavalry, and artillery in an effort to complete specific objectives. You'll learn to make use of cover, supporting fire, flanking movements, and different marching formations to defeat the enemy.

Simultaneous turn-based gameplay in American Civil War: Gettysburg makes it easy to map out the perfect strategy and win victory for yourself and your cause!

Carefully Detailed Graphics Aid Historical Accuracy

The game carefully covers all the most famous military actions of the epic three-day battle. Cemetery Ridge, Devil's Den, Little Round Top, Pickett's Charge, and more are all beautifully brought to life with 3D battlefields and armies. It's all made possible by the detailed graphics and lifelike animations of American Civil War: Gettysburg!

Every part of the game is tailored to historical accuracy: the familiar blue and gray uniforms, flag-carrying soldiers, realistic firing, reloading, and movement animations, and much more!

Multiplayer and Skirmish Modes Also Offered

Once you've mastered the single player campaign in American Civil War: Gettysburg, take your leadership abilities online and test your skills against other armchair generals over the Internet.

You can also play a local game against a friend at any time, on any of the game's scenarios!

As if that's not enough, try skirmish mode for another challenge. You set the amount of money each player receives to buy units with before the game starts, and then it's a one-on-one battle for supremacy!

Historical Learning Section is Great for Kids and Adults!

Want a little background info before (or after) you start playing? That's easy, because American Civil War: Gettysburg includes a history section for that exact purpose.

Learn about Generals Robert E. Lee, George Meade, Jubal Early, and the rest of the men who shaped the events of July 1-3, 1863. View photographs and paintings of all aspects of the battle. You can even read complete texts of famous Civil War speeches and documents like the Emancipation Proclamation and the Gettysburg Address!

American Civil War: Gettysburg immerses you in the rich history of this momentous time in the United States, when the fate of the entire country was decided forever.

Experience a part of American history and download American Civil War: Gettysburg, one of the finest Civil War games ever made!

American Civil War: Gettysburg Full Version Features

  • Unlimited play on up to 5 computers - you own the game!
  • Instant activation so you can play right away with no additional downloads required if you have the trial installed!
  • No shipping, waiting or CD-ROM necessary.
  • 48-hour money back guarantee
  • Learn more about US History while having fun
  • 16 mission campaign!
  • Stand-alone skirmish battles or multi-player battles
  • Command a vast array of troops
  • Detailed 3D landscapes
  • Play as either side of the conflict. You choose to be Union or the Confederate forces!

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Player Reviews

Average Rating: 43210   (66 Reviews) » Submit your own review!

54321 best game, Oct 30, 2011

by brandon douglas (ca usa)

in my opinion this is the best strategic game ever

54321 Super game, Oct 01, 2011

by shahila (India)

This is the super game which is created my a very very briliant man. in this game there are many modes champain mode, skirmish mode, multiplayer mode,etc. If you play this games you can’t stop playing this game, you can devolpe this game by cheat codes, and there is an problem if you devolop this game with cheat code player losses their intrest because the will easy to play. This game and this web site are the fantastic game and web site in the world.
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54321 great game, Oct 19, 2010

by Michael Sirmons (U.S.A)

Great game much better AI than other civil war strategy games I’ve played. Much better graphics too. Well worth a look at.

54321 The Best, Oct 17, 2010

by RJ

If you are interested in history then you will love this game like I do. I have always been a fan of the Civil War! I hope you will enjoy this game!

54321 Civil War, Sep 22, 2010

by Alex Burrows

This game is the best of the best. If i could i would play it every day, every hour and every minute of the day. This is the best game for all people those who love action, history, shooting games, ect.

54321 The best strategy game, Aug 13, 2010

by Freddy Fontan

I think this game is amazing because the graphics look so real, the intense fight between the north and the south, that any side could win. I loved the fact that this is a real time strategy game, and the game was difficult. The price for the game is just right i think this game is for people ages 13 and up because all the fighting, and the dying people. This game will also teach kids about th civil war, and how war feels like with all those people dying.

54321 brian, Jul 26, 2010

by brian mackenzie (canada)

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54321 great graphics, Jul 13, 2010

by Devin (Baltimore, MD USA)

This game is wonderful!  I have never played a game that had so much detail!

54321 The Best Game, Jul 08, 2010

by Jacob

The game is great because you can zoom in and see the hand to hand fighting.  You command lots of small forces and not just ine big one.  you can change the form of your men, like collum or scatter.  Most games just are not as realistic as this one.  It’s just fun!!!!! It does take a while to install.  i like it because it was challenging for me, personally.its one of the few games the involves almost all strategy.

54321 Best war map game ever, Jul 06, 2010

by Jake Granowsky (Windsor, CO USA)

This game is the best strategy map game that is out there. With great graphics and some of the best game play I have ever played you are bound to enjoy this game. Anyone who likes historical games or map combat is in for a delight as this game offers. Ever thing in game from huge gun battles to your solders simply walking is not only realisct but done with great detail. The graphics in this game are as good as in movies and does not frezz up a computer. Playing this game makes you feel like you are a general during the Civil war.Truly this game is worth great praise.

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Game Details

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  • Windows XP
  • 222.1 MB
  • 60 minute free trial

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Support American Civil War: Gettysburg Player Comments

  • "This game could be played in history class, thats how historically acurate it is. The Graphics are great, you can see each guy reload, fire etc. This is really a great strategy game. I liked how your men could take cover in woods and fortify, but i would have liked that when you"fortify" your men actually build a small fort that grows over time." - Stam from Philadelphia, PA USA, 4.5/5 stars
  • "There really aren't that many games that are based on the civil war that are good. But i have to say this is way up on my list. This game is very strategic and it has great graphics." - Jordan from Centralia,IL, 5/5 stars
  • "This game gives you the history of key battles of the Civil War - without the boring lectures in class. It puts you in command of Union and Confederate forces to see what it was like to be the Generals back then. Interesting control layouts and skirmish modes makes it a really good game to get." - Tuan from USA, 4.5/5 stars
  • "This game is an action packed game that shows you and lets you play the battle of Gettysburg. You can watch your battle after you have played it and see what you have done." - Andrew from Santa Ana,CA,USA, 5/5 stars

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