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The Bluecoats: North vs South

The Bluecoats: North vs South

Released: 10/27/2020

Reunite with Sergeant Cornelius M. Chesterfield and Corporal Blutch in this remastered game that combines turn-based strategy and real-time action. Initially released on the Amiga at the end of the 1980s, this version will delight fans of the original game! Master the turn-based strategy to achieve victory. Take control of new states, secure forts and railways to increase your resources, and lead reinforcements sent over from Europe. Discover or relive the experience of the original game ""The Bluecoats North and South"", in single or two-player mode, with this updated version featuring redesigned gameplay! Whether you're a rookie or an experienced player of strategy games, you can personalize your experience with a variety of options available to activate. Discover various episodes in the history of the American Civil War by choosing which year to start in. You can attempt to change the course of history or maintain your positions. FEATURES: - Turn-based strategy map: take charge of operations and move your battalions to capture new states, engage the enemy, or strengthen your positions. - Real-time battles: get to the heart of the action and directly confront the enemy. Use your infantry, cavalry and artillery to achieve victory. Use the strengths of each corps to crush your opponent. - Attack and defend forts and trains in FPS mode. The totally redesigned gameplay puts you in the shoes of the soldier. Defend your positions from the invader or take the initiative by attacking enemy possessions.

Reunite with Sergeant Cornelius M. Chesterfield and Corporal Blutch in this remastered game that combines turn-based strategy and real-time action. Initially released on the Amiga at the end of the 1980s, this version will delight fans of the original game! Master the turn-based strategy to achieve victory. Take control of new states, secure forts and railways to increase your resources, and lead reinforcements sent over from Europe. Discover or relive the experience of the original game ""The Bluecoats North and South"", in single or two-player mode, with this updated version featuring redesigned gameplay! Whether you're a rookie or an experienced player of strategy games, you can personalize your experience with a variety of options available to activate. Discover various episodes in the history of the American Civil War by choosing which year to start in. You can attempt to change the course of history or maintain your positions. FEATURES: - Turn-based strategy map: take charge of operations and move your battalions to capture new states, engage the enemy, or strengthen your positions. - Real-time battles: get to the heart of the action and directly confront the enemy. Use your infantry, cavalry and artillery to achieve victory. Use the strengths of each corps to crush your opponent. - Attack and defend forts and trains in FPS mode. The totally redesigned gameplay puts you in the shoes of the soldier. Defend your positions from the invader or take the initiative by attacking enemy possessions.

Reunite with Sergeant Cornelius M. Chesterfield and Corporal Blutch in this remastered game that combines turn-based strategy and real-time action. Initially released on the Amiga at the end of the 1980s, this version will delight fans of the original game! Master the turn-based strategy to achieve victory. Take control of new states, secure forts and railways to increase your resources, and lead reinforcements sent over from Europe. Discover or relive the experience of the original game ""The Bluecoats North and South"", in single or two-player mode, with this updated version featuring redesigned gameplay! Whether you're a rookie or an experienced player of strategy games, you can personalize your experience with a variety of options available to activate. Discover various episodes in the history of the American Civil War by choosing which year to start in. You can attempt to change the course of history or maintain your positions. FEATURES: - Turn-based strategy map: take charge of operations and move your battalions to capture new states, engage the enemy, or strengthen your positions. - Real-time battles: get to the heart of the action and directly confront the enemy. Use your infantry, cavalry and artillery to achieve victory. Use the strengths of each corps to crush your opponent. - Attack and defend forts and trains in FPS mode. The totally redesigned gameplay puts you in the shoes of the soldier. Defend your positions from the invader or take the initiative by attacking enemy possessions.

Critics
50
Steam
60

Score Breakdown

50.0

Critic Average

2 reviews

60

Steam User Score

244 reviews

N/A

Metacritic User Score

Less than 20 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
-9.8
Metacritic Disparity
N/A
Combined Disparity
-9.8

Average of both sources

Review Timing

2 launch window (100%)0 late (0%)