Civil War: Battle of Bull Run 1861

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Genre: WarGames (PC)	Publisher: Activision
Developer: Activision	Release Date: Jan 11, 05 [North America]
Theme(s): Military, Historical	Perspective(s): Top Down
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Background:
Relive every aspect of the first major battle of the Civil War: Bull Run 1861. The History Channel's: Civil War - Bull Run brings an entire new look and feel to civil war gaming! Utilizing the latest state-of-the-art technology and real-time strategy decisions on grand battle fields and feel the intense action of the Civil War. Truly a unique gaming experience, Bull Run offers something for everyone from the casual gamer to the most seasoned and salty Civil War buffs. With historically correct maps, and weaponry, Bill Run delivers a fresh, new approach on gaming and the strategic consequences of decision making on the battle fields front lines.

Features:

Huge world -- covering the entire Bull Run battlefield

Modeled with the help of the US Geographical Survey System and Library of Congress historical maps, to include even the most minute detail

Three modes of gameplay

Open Play: Quick play mode with 4 different difficulty levels

Bull Run: Multiple scenarios designed to relive different fronts within the historic Battle of Bull Run

Custom Scenarios: Alternate battles, expanding on themes from the historic Battle of Bull Run

Completely Free-Form Camera -- view the entire battlefield from any vantage point at any time

Interactive AI -- the enemy troops next move is completely based on your actions

All 3D directional sounds -- hear not only the battle you are taking part in, but also what is happening at other locations and all across the battle field

Live Terrain affects defensive bonus, marching speed, fatigue and elevation bonuses/penalties when firing weapons

Player is actually in the game, playing as a historical commander

Each officer has 5 traits that affect personality, performance and tactical decision making on the battle field

Control 1000's of troops including Generals, Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery and Supply Wagons

All weapons are historically modeled based on their range, accuracy, rate of fire and reliability

Players are able to create their own scenarios or to play within the custom scenario option

Min System Requirements: