Matrix Games

Step back to the early 20th Century and hear the Guns of August!…

Guns of August puts players in command of waging World War I at a grand strategic scale from Paris to Baghdad. The entire Western, Eastern, Italian and Balkan fronts are included as are the three fronts of the Ottoman Empire. Production, Combat, Diplomacy, Research, Trenches, Fog of war – Land, Sea and Air combat are all included! Use land units like infantry corps complete with separate artillery units to precisely directing barrages on the enemy’s line. As time goes on, players must deal with changing combat situations like the introduction of the Stosstruppen and even mighty tanks charging though lines to break though the stalemate! Guns of August fully supports a robust AI to fight against as well as full support for play by email. Step back in time to the early 20th Century and hear the Guns of August!

• Includes all of the important theaters of WWI
• Historical problems of breaking a strong line of trenches are reflected realistically.
• Includes the historical technologies used to defeat trench system such as poison gas, tanks, assault troops and powerful artillery barrages
• The use of HQs realistically recreate the logistical problem of keeping offensives running- use your HQs correctly or the attack will run out of steam!
• Naval system is strategic emphasizing control of areas and protection of supply and trade routes.
• ... and many more!

Review at Net Wargaming Italia
8 / 10 - A tough game for tough gamer, easy to learn but hard to master. All the game features are well balanced and the result is a fine and funny gameplay

GamerSquad Review of Guns of August
Given the simplicity of the mechanics, this game should set the bar for all historical strategic games. 9.1 / 10