9 September 2010

Forge of Freedom: The American Civil War 1861-1865

Overview   ( More Info )

From the creators of Crown of Glory come an epic tale of North Vs. South. By combining area movement on the grand scale with optional hex based tactical battles when they occur, Forge of Freedom provides something for every strategy gamer. Control economic development, political development with governors and foreign nations, and use your military to win the bloodiest war in US history.

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Features

  • Over 700 authentic flags to customize unit standards
  • Over 1,000 historical generals at your command.
  • Control the Iron Brigade, the Orphan Brigade or 100 other legendary units
  • 50 types of period firearms and artillery
  • Train sharpshooters, equip reconnaissance balloons and host of other personal and equipment to customize your brigades.
  • Chose between detailed and quick combat to resolve battles.
  • Challenging AI
  • Customizable complexity

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GamersHall review of Forge of Freedom (auf Deutsch)
Translated: "This game has kept me attached to my computer since Christmas. In contrast to its predecessors all the right improvements were put in place to improve the flow of the game and provide greater flexibility for the player. Also the historical accuracy and play depth are as remarkable as expected from Matrix Games!"

Armchair General Online Review
A fan of richly detailed grand strategy games, or the American Civil War era will be greatly rewarded for spending time exploring Forge of Freedom.

Armchair General (September 2007 issue)
Forge of Freedom re-creates in abundant detail the strategic challenges the Union and the Confederacy faced, including the issues of weapons development, economic management, state politics and elections, and the possibility of international intervention. With so many factors to consider, players’ management skills are thoroughly tested. However, Civil War buffs in particular will appreciate the comprehensiveness of this strategy game of the War Between the States.

Out of Eight PC Game Reviews
The combination of grand strategy and classic detailed tactical battles gives Forge of Freedom a leg up on most of the competition in terms of game features. Forge of Freedom is a highly enjoyable title that’s recommended to anyone who wants to take his or her shot at commanding the Civil War.... A Civil War grand strategy game with flexible complexity that’s friendly to new players while still maintaining strategic variety: 7/8

Product Data

  • Resolution: 1024x768

System Requirements

  • Minimum System Requirements
  • Windows 2000 / XP / Vista
  • 500 MHz CPU
  • 1GB RAM (512MB for low animation)
  • 32 MB Video Card, DirectX 7 Compatible
  • Sound Card (Windows XP Compatible)
  • 1GB Hard Drive space
  • CD-Rom
  • DirectX 7+
  • Adobe® Flash® Player 8+ (for intro screen only)

Details

Release Date
November 29, 2006
Developer
Western Civilization Software

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The Readers' Choice Awards - Game of the Year

The Readers' Choice Awards - Wargame

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Forge of Freedom Introductory Trailer

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