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Armored Brigade

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2019

Should you play it?

Armored Brigade is a real-time tactical wargame, focusing on realism and playability. In Armored Brigade the Cold War has turned hot, and Europe is once again torn apart by conflict. An "Iron Curtain" divides the Western Powers gathered together under the NATO banner from the Soviet Union

What works
  • Highly realistic cold war tactical simulation
  • Extensive unit and scenario customization
  • Large detailed maps with weather and terrain effects
  • Strong modding and community content support
  • Challenging ai and command delay mechanics
Things to keep in mind
  • No multiplayer or cooperative modes
  • Steep learning curve and limited tutorials
  • Simplistic graphics and sound
  • Limited narrative and campaign depth
  • Some ui and pathfinding quirks

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Children of a Dead Earth

  • Grand Tactician: The Civil War (1861-1865)

  • 7,62 High Calibre

  • After Long Night

  • Men of War™

  • Breach & Clear

  • Second Front

  • Ultimate General: Civil War

  • Men of War: Red Tide
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Second Front

  • Sudden Strike 2 Gold

  • Firefight
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Armored Brigade: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy, Story.

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