Sid Meier's Antietam!
Sid Meier's Antietam! PC CD civil war troops historical accurate strategy game!
Game
Windows
Firaxis Games
1999
CD
$28.99
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Sid Meier's Gettysburg! was a combination of challenging strategy and attention to detail. Now, with the follow up title Sid Meier's Antietam!, fans of the genre can expect more of the same with this 3D real time war strategy game, Firaxis' second Civil War installment.
The attention to detail will likely be among the first things many gamers will notice. From the landscapes, buildings and bridges to troop uniforms and consistency in historical accuracy, the game's foundation in realistic settings is obvious to the most casual observer. Detail runs the gamut from regiment nicknames and troop attitudes to historically accurate regiment performance.
The game is broken into single player and network options. In the single player mode, you are presented with ten scenarios that cover different stages of the battle. With an educational preface to every scenario, you are brought up to speed with the setting and motivation. It's also a quick way to learn some American history.
For the most part, the scenarios are in the hour-long range with a few cutting it to half an hour and a few extending that time. When the time comes, you have the option of playing the whole battle of Antietam in its entirety. This option is rife with options such as intensity and whether or not you want troops to be made available chronologically -- features that let you decide how true to the real battle you wish to adhere.
With regards to replay, you are able to tune each scenario, fudging historical accuracy to change the course of the game. A few of the scenarios included are revisions of what actually happened and add an interesting spin to the game, intended to satisfy the civil war fans who are always clamoring for chances to try out their theories. There is no scenario editor but the game does contain a random scenario generator.
The interface in Sid Meier's Antietam! is a combination of mouse point-and-click and keyboard shortcut commands. Troop movements are intuitive. Click on your troops, click where you want them and then arrange their formation (there are five) as they go. Different factions are lead by famous historical commanders from the period, adding to the realism. As a short cut, you can also move your regiments by simply moving their commanding officer.
As for weapons, the game has an assortment of eight different rifled bore and smooth bore cannons. Standard fare mostly but with a unique presentation. Your troops have both experience and morale with which to contend. As your troops gain experience, it is translated to the amount of firepower they can deliver; this is tracked with a range finder that displays, with varying intensities, your troops' power levels.
For Windows (32-bit Systems) [*Please review compatibility/platform sections in 'What You Get']
The attention to detail will likely be among the first things many gamers will notice. From the landscapes, buildings and bridges to troop uniforms and consistency in historical accuracy, the game's foundation in realistic settings is obvious to the most casual observer. Detail runs the gamut from regiment nicknames and troop attitudes to historically accurate regiment performance.
The game is broken into single player and network options. In the single player mode, you are presented with ten scenarios that cover different stages of the battle. With an educational preface to every scenario, you are brought up to speed with the setting and motivation. It's also a quick way to learn some American history.
For the most part, the scenarios are in the hour-long range with a few cutting it to half an hour and a few extending that time. When the time comes, you have the option of playing the whole battle of Antietam in its entirety. This option is rife with options such as intensity and whether or not you want troops to be made available chronologically -- features that let you decide how true to the real battle you wish to adhere.
With regards to replay, you are able to tune each scenario, fudging historical accuracy to change the course of the game. A few of the scenarios included are revisions of what actually happened and add an interesting spin to the game, intended to satisfy the civil war fans who are always clamoring for chances to try out their theories. There is no scenario editor but the game does contain a random scenario generator.
The interface in Sid Meier's Antietam! is a combination of mouse point-and-click and keyboard shortcut commands. Troop movements are intuitive. Click on your troops, click where you want them and then arrange their formation (there are five) as they go. Different factions are lead by famous historical commanders from the period, adding to the realism. As a short cut, you can also move your regiments by simply moving their commanding officer.
As for weapons, the game has an assortment of eight different rifled bore and smooth bore cannons. Standard fare mostly but with a unique presentation. Your troops have both experience and morale with which to contend. As your troops gain experience, it is translated to the amount of firepower they can deliver; this is tracked with a range finder that displays, with varying intensities, your troops' power levels.
For Windows (32-bit Systems) [*Please review compatibility/platform sections in 'What You Get']
WHAT YOU GET:
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64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
For 64-bit Operating Systems, older games most likely will NOT work due to 64-bit systems not being able to run 16-bit programming code (most games prior to 2000). For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program.
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This item is for the original media, and includes only the media (ie. CD, floppy ...) UNLESS specifically stated above and/or in the title. If more than just the media is included, it will state which items are (ie. box, manual, etc ). Items that come in a sleeve refer to a generic CD sleeve (typically white) and will be sent with shipping protection to avoid damage during transit. If available, we will also send the front and/or back CD inserts if in stock. If these are important to you, please message us to verify we have them available to send. Please do not assume items are included other than what's stated. Again, ask questions PRIOR to purchasing if you have any concerns.
IMAGES:
All images/pictures are stock photos and are for reference only, mainly to show the type of game you will be getting. Please read "WHAT YOU GET" for what is included with the media. Screenshots may vary based on your own computer system, video card, monitor, etc.
COMPATIBILITY:
Computers are like people, each one is different. Unlike console games, a computer game may install and work flawlessly on one system but may need adjustments on another. This is due to a variety of factors, mainly the OS platform running, video card you have, drivers, protection software installed, etc. Many times manufacturers release updates to games to fix bugs and add enhancements. We would be happy to help get the game going on your computer, but ultimately compatibility issues are the responsibility of the buyer. We suggest going to Google and searching for the name of the game along with the words "system requirements" to determine if your system is suitable. Ultimately, we are not responsible for software compatibility problems or publisher's errors.
PLATFORM:
Stated within the auction is what platform the game will work on (ie. Windows, Mac, Linux...) This is a generic statement and specific platform versions (ie. XP, Vista...) will have to be researched by the buyer. Games that came out PRIOR to XP or higher will not specifically state they will work on that release, but only because they came out before those versions were made. Many, if not most, will work on XP or higher with a few quick adjustments. We provide instructions with all items purchased on how to do this adjustment using the Program Compatibility Wizard. If we find out that an item will definately not work on a specific version, we will state it. For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program if the Program Compatibility Wizard does not work.
64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
For 64-bit Operating Systems, older games most likely will NOT work due to 64-bit systems not being able to run 16-bit programming code (most games prior to 2000). For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program.
Macintosh Systems:
For Macintosh programs, most older games will need to be run in Classic Environment if you have a MAC OS X 10.0 - 10.4 version. Please research Google on how to do this, or send us a message for information prior to purchasing. If your MAC OS system doesn't support Classic Environment (ie. MAC OS X 10.5 or Higher OR Intel Macs), you will have to try running it using the free program called SheepShaver, but compatibility is not ensured. Please research prior to purchasing or ask questions.
MEDIA FORMAT:
Please verify you have the required hardware in order to use the specified media (ie. CD, DVD, floppy drives, etc.) If the item comes as a floppy disc, make sure you have either the needed 3.5" floppy drive or the bigger and older 5.25" floppy drive.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A SMOOTH PURCHASE:
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We typically ship all items out within 1-2 business days after payment is received. In regards to the stated shipping and handling, remember that these costs include more than just postage.
International buyers please email/chat with us to determine if you are eligible for shipping of a specific product. If you are, then international buyers not shipping to an address within the U.S. can expect their orders to take anywhere from 5 days to 4 weeks to be received, depending on how fast/well USPS is moving. Additionally, international orders typically have to go through governmental customs, which can delay the arrival process. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges.
