Question?

[KevinJ]

Just my 2 cents.

I enjoy Japan 45. It's a real slugfest though.

Pros:
1. I believe it does a good job of representing the attritional fighting that many historians believe would developed during an invasion of the Japanese mainland.
2. The American forces have a ton of firepower, including rockets, naval guns, massive airpower, and heavy tanks and heavy weapons.
3. The Japanese forces are not as well-trained or well-equipped, but they more than make up for it by using the terrain and their desperation to resist the massive superior firepower of the Allies.
4. It's a real slugfest.

Cons:
1. You have to get your troops off the beach as quickly as possible. Stay on the beach and you'll suffer massive casualties.
2. Don't expect maneuver warfare here. It's a real slog/grind up and down the mountainous terrain. There are tons of small villages, woods, and hills. Don't expect to get from point A to point B very fast.
3. It's a bit like Sicily. However, there are no fragile Italian troops that will help you by melting away into the good night. The invasion forces will have to earn this victory.

I hope this quick summary of my experience helps.