Close Combat: Cross of Iron

by Strategy 3 Tactics, Slitherine Ltd.

The Developer Says...

In Close Combat: Cross of Iron you start off as a junior officer leading your men into battle in real-time, focusing on the Eastern Front of World War II. Earn promotions as you deal with an unforgiving enemy. Fight and survive through the frozen winter, hot dusty summer and muddy autumn.

Players Like...

❤ Pausable Real-Time Tactical Realism

This game faithfully simulates the tactics and challenges faced by Eastern Front commanders during World War II, requiring players to carefully manage their limited infantry, armor, and artillery assets to overcome a tenacious enemy. The pausable real-time gameplay focuses on delivering a high degree of historical accuracy and realistic soldier behavior in squad-level combat.

❤ Dynamic Campaigns and Scenarios

Players can take on the role of either the German or Soviet forces, with each side presenting unique tactical challenges across a wide variety of carefully crafted historical battles, operations, and campaigns that span the Eastern Front from 1943 to 1944. The linear campaign structure, where players advance or retreat based on the outcomes of individual battles, creates a compelling sense of progression and the ebb and flow of the war.

❤ Customizable Unit Management and Progression

The game's unique requisition point system allows players to customize their forces by selectively upgrading and reinforcing units. As players earn promotions through successful battles, they can invest in specialized squads, weapons, and vehicles to better suit their tactical approach, adding depth and meaningful decision-making to the gameplay.

❤ Realistic Combat Simulation

The combat simulation aims for a high degree of realism, with factors such as limited ammunition, soldier morale, and terrain obstacles all playing a significant role in the outcome of engagements. Players must carefully coordinate direct and indirect fire support, and adapt to the changing conditions on the battlefield, whether it's the frozen winter, the hot dusty summer, or the muddy autumn.

❤ Tactical Depth and Challenges

The game presents players with a wealth of tactical challenges, from dealing with the unforgiving enemy and their formidable armor to navigating the complex terrain and managing the psychological state of their troops. Thoughtful planning, positioning, and decision-making are rewarded, and players must constantly adapt their strategies to overcome the obstacles they face.

❤ Player Immersion and Engagement

The game's audio design, with its authentic sound effects and the distant sounds of other battles, contributes to a highly immersive experience. Additionally, the ability to name and upgrade the player's own command unit adds a personal touch that further enhances the connection between the player and their forces.

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