{"product_id":"close-combat-the-russian-front-3","title":"Close Combat The Russian Front 3","description":"Close Combat III 3 The Russian Front PC CD historical warfare German Soviet game \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eType: \u003c\/label\u003e Game \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePlatform: \u003c\/label\u003e Windows \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/label\u003e Microsoft Corporation \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eReleased: \u003c\/label\u003e 1998 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003eCLOSE COMBAT THE RUSSIAN FRONT 3 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSet on the Eastern Front -the greatest struggle in history - the game spans the 1941 invasion of the Soviet Union through the gates of Moscow, the factory complex of Stalingrad, to the 1945 fall of Berlin. The game features real-time, historically accurate warfare at a squad level along with psychological elements for maximum authenticity. Playing either the German or Soviet side, gamers are challenged to out- think and out-fight their opponent while keeping their troops alive. They start as low-ranking commanders and manage unit upgrade and maintenance as they attempt to advance in rank and acquire more troops and equipment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn the heels Close Combat and Close Combat II: A Bridge Too Far, Microsoft has released a third version of the turn-based strategy game, this time leaving the green fields of Holland and Belgium for the vast snow-covered wastes of the Russian front. Battle scenarios can be designed and commanding officers can now be assigned to each fighting unit to motivate the troops and prevent cowardly retreats.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe player's objectives are to capture enemy strongholds and win various campaigns on the Russian Steppes, using defensive tatics and ambush techniques. Enhancements and improvements offered by this edition in the series include the ability to assign hot-key shortcuts to groups of units, the use of waypoints, and the option of changing weather conditions toward the end of each mission.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClose Combat III: The Russian Front is the best Close Combat game of the bunch and personally probably the best wargame to grace your hard drive ever. Like that new album, at first it doesn't seem to differ greatly from previous works. Some of the new features appear to have been thrown in just to follow the trend. Play it enough, and you'll discover all the subtleties that make Close Combat III the magnum opus it is. All developers should look to Atomic Games when making a sequel. Atomic always keeps what works and expands on it with plenty of fresh material. If you want a wargame that tests your tactical skills more than your arithmetic skills, this is that game.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor Windows (32-bit Systems) [*Please review compatibility\/platform sections in 'What You Get']\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Microsoft Corporation","offers":[{"title":"Used In Box","offer_id":49991118946582,"sku":"10700","price":88.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Used In Sleeve","offer_id":49991118979350,"sku":"16018","price":88.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Used In CD Case","offer_id":49991119012118,"sku":"17599","price":88.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/0377\/1710\/files\/20141129225926984YXKV9439YX.jpg?v=1745984753","url":"https:\/\/www.neverdiemedia.com\/products\/close-combat-the-russian-front-3","provider":"NeverDieMedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}