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Achtung Spitfire! (Avalon Hill)
''Achtung Spitfire!'' is a 1997 computer wargame developed by Big Time Software and published by Avalon Hill. It is a turn-based air combat game taking place during the early half of World War II, including fixed-wing aircraft, air battles and operations by Luftwaffe, Royal Air Force and French Air Force in 1939–1943. ''Achtung Spitfire!'' is a prequel to the 1996 computer wargame '' Over the Reich'', which takes place during the latter half of the war. Another game in the series, '' Third Reich PC'', was also released in 1996. Rather than being designed for serious flight simulation experts, ''Achtung Spitfire!'' is catered around the interests of all World War II hobbyists. Gameplay Players must command a series of pilots as they try to achieve the goals of the current mission. Technological changes over the years of the war result in faster and better planes to fly in. After choosing the pilots, players must defend their own allies, combat enemy fighters and/or bombers, or ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Big Time Software
Battlefront.com is a video game developer and publisher. Battlefront specialises in war-related games, including turn-based and real-time strategies, as well as simulations of air, land and naval military vehicles. Apart from publishing the self-developed '' Combat Mission'' series, the company publishes games created by other studios (such as 1C Company), including '' Strategic Command'' and ''Theatre of War'' series. History The company began life as Big Time Software when Charles Moylan and Steve Grammont decided to form an independent game company. They produced the successful and unique '' Combat Mission: Beyond Overlord'' to critical acclaim in 1999. The fledgling company utilized an online sales model and published a manifesto on its website pledging dedication to its fanbase. The company continued to grow as subsequent titles in the CM series were released, and other publishers began to partner with BTS. A name change to battlefront.com, coinciding with the domain na ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Over The Reich
''Over the Reich'' is a 1996 computer wargame for personal computers operating the Microsoft Windows operating system. The game was released in North America and Europe. A prequel, ''Achtung Spitfire!'', was released in 1997. Gameplay Players can play as Nazi Germany, the United States of America, or Great Britain. This game combines turn-based dogfighting with strategic manoeuvers as the player must position airplanes to destroy enemies. Authentic clips from World War II help to improve the realism of this video game. A mostly classical music Video game music, soundtrack (with some wartime radio music) provides ambiance for the aerial settings. Missions range from trying to liberate Nazi-occupied France by air power to attacking the German military power in the heart of Germany itself. The main menu resembles a vintage World War II hangar with difficulty levels ranging from Cadet (allowing new players to dive directly into the game) to Flight Commander (where incidentals like a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |