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real-time strategy
Wargame: European Escalation
By Eugen Systems, released 1 Jan 2012
- Microsoft Windows
- Linux
- macOS
What it is
Wargame: European Escalation is a Eugen Systems real-time strategy game set in a Cold War-era conflict across Europe. Players build armies from more than 350 vehicle and unit models, including tanks, helicopters and infantry, then command large forces on maps described as reaching 60 square miles. The campaign takes place across Europe in the 1980s, with two sides and eight nations involved. Online play supports clans and organized matches, with battles for up to eight players. Steam lists single-player, multiplayer, PvP and online co-op, along with achievements and Valve Anti-Cheat. The game is published by Eugen Systems and lists Windows, macOS and Linux as platforms. Its Steam release date is Feb 22, 2012. The listed description for the New Fatal Error DLC notes a five-mission Operation and touch-screen controls. The entry also lists a Metacritic score of 81.
What players like, and what they don't
- More than 350 unit models
- Campaign across 1980s Europe
- Online battles for up to eight players
- Online co-op listed
- Windows, macOS and Linux listed
- No free-to-play listing
- Maps are described as reaching 60 square miles
Who it suits
It suits strategy players who want to command large combined-arms forces in a historical campaign. Its multiplayer, PvP and online co-op features may also appeal to groups looking for team or competitive battles.
Wargame: European Escalation focuses on large-scale strategy with a broad range of unit types and multiplayer options. Its campaign and online modes give players both solo and group play choices.
