Matrix Games

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In Gary Grigsby’s World At War™, you have complete control over the production, research and military strategy for your side. At your disposal are the full air, land and sea forces of each power, with each unit rated in a variety of researchable areas. Take command in this dynamic, turn-based strategy game of World War II that puts you in the role of some of the most legendary leaders of history. Two tutorials and several campaign scenarios let you learn the system quickly and start fightin

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Features

Four full-length scenarios (Spring ’40, Summer ’41, Spring ’42, Summer ’43) lasting to the end of the war
Five playable forces (Germany, Japan, the Soviet Union, the Western Allies, and China) and 38 different countries
Over 350 areas on a sprawling world map
Command fifteen different combat units in the air, on the land, and at sea, as well as infrastructure and supply units
Each unit has up to 14 attributes, most of which can be improved through research and development
Rules that cover strategic movement, forts, cold weather zones, airborne attack, amphibious invasions, partisans, militia, and many other features
Fog of War rules that hide enemy units and production
Supply rules that can be set to provide a common pool for all units to draw from, or the creation of field units that must accompany the armies
PBEM playability for two to five players
Challenging AI that offers a unique gaming experience
Ability to automate either or both the Production and Research functions
An in-depth tutorial that smoothly integrates the player with the game

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Hawaii Gamer - 8.5+/10
I swear to [2By3's] oath of being the experts in producing an award winning war gaming experience. Even after completing this review it makes me want to go try some new ways of re-writing history.

IGN Review - 8.5/10 - Editor's Choice Award
2by3 Games releases another spectacular wargame. It has the best of both worlds an endlessly sophisticated design based on some natural concepts that are easy to understand.

Strategy Zone Online 8/10
There are not too many titles I’ve come across that I can enjoy playing with both my wargaming buddies, and my wife and kids as well. This one will have a long life on my hard drive.

Game Chronicals Magazine - 8/10
Without being a history geek myself – though I always admire people with such acumen – I must say that Gary Grigsby's World at War not only makes for a fine game, but I would be tempted to use it as a high school teaching tool for its sheer depth.