Gary Grigsby's War Between the States
2008 video game
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Gary Grigsby's War Between the States is a 2008 computer wargame developed by 2 by 3 Games and published by Matrix Games.[1] It simulates the conflict between the Union and the Confederacy during the American Civil War.[2]
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| Developer | 2 by 3 Games |
| Publisher | Matrix Games |
| Designer | Gary Grigsby |
| Platform | Windows |
| Release | June 12, 2008 |
| Genre | Computer wargame |
| Modes | Single-player, multiplayer |
Development
War Between the States was released on June 12, 2008.[3]
Reception
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Armchair General | 83%[4] |
| Giochi per il mio computer | 7.5/10[5] |
| Wargamer | 9/10[6] |
According to Joel Billings of 2 by 3 Games, War Between the States was "not a financial success for us". He attributed its performance to competition from rival wargames set during the American Civil War, which had launched not long before War Between the States.[7] It received a "bronze" prize in Usenet's "War-Historical Wargame of the Year" award category.[2]
Armchair General said the game "[...] is highly recommended for turn-based strategy fans." but "Players new to strategy gaming or those looking for light fare might find it a little too deep for their tastes [...]".[4] Giochi per il mio computer called it a valid alternative to Forge of Freedom: The American Civil War. They praised the robust artificial intelligence (AI) but criticized the lack of scenarios.[5] Wargamer summarized: "This game achieves everything necessary for strategy gaming greatness."[6] Muropaketti gave a negative review, calling the user interface unclear. No Greater Glory (1991) was noted as a better game about American Civil War.[8]
