Strategic Command WW2: Pacific Theater - Who owes and plays it?

[Kool Kat]

Gents:

I've just purchased a Pacific Theater strategic game - Strategic Command World War II: Pacific Theater (Battlefront).

Here is a Wargamer review of the game ---> http://www.wargamer.com/article/2650/str...ic-theater

I believe it would be an appropriate game for the "Naval Warfare" Ladder - similar to War in the Pacific, but not as complex. Each hex represents 50 miles and turns are 10 days each. It is a turn-based game that supports both PBeM and hot seat (LAN) play.

So, how many players own and play this game?

Or, how many players' "game appetites" are peaked by the review and screen shots?

BTW... Game retails for $45 USD, but is currently being sold on the Battlefront Web site for $25 USD. http://www.battlefront.com/

Players can also electronically purchase, download, register it, and be playing the game in a few minutes!

I recently played a few practice turns in the game tutorial. Game mechanics are easy to grasp, allowing players to focus on strategy and not all the nuances of how "something" works. The interface is clean, uncluttered, and map icons / symbols are intuitive and functional. IMO, we have a "winner" here!

Here are some screen shots of Strategic Command World War II: Pacific Theater.


Campaign game starts on December 7, 1941 with the Japanese raid on Pearl Harbor and conquests in the Philippines.




Land units play a critical part in the game. Here, a Japanese Army unit, attached to a HQ, prepares to move into the peninsula and assault the British-controlled stronghold of Hong Kong. The number "2" in a green circle designates the movement points expended to move into the hex. The number "10" on the Japanese Army unit designates the strength. Strength points can decrease as a result of combat. Strength points may also be increased due to reinforcements. In this example, the Japanese have 2-1 favorable odds versus the British unit, but the British units will gain a defensive advantage defending in a city. Note, prior to the Japanese land assault on Hong Kong, a Japanese player would be wise to "soften up" the Hong Kong garrison with either nearby ground attack aircraft or naval bombardments from cruisers and battleships. Carrier-based aircraft, provided that an aircraft carrier is in the area, may also lend support.




Game encompasses this huge Pacific area! Japanese can also launch attacks against the United States West coast!