Matrix Games

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