CLOSE COMBAT: A BRIDGE TOO FAR
Developed by: Microsoft Games (1997)
Genre: Tactical World War Two Game
System Requirements: Windows
95, P133, 16 MB RAM, 45 MB HD Space, 4x CD or better, SVGA card that supports 800x600
resolution, 28.8 or faster modem, Mouse.
OVERVIEW: OPERATION MARKET-GARDEN was the largest airborne
operation in history. Three allied airborne divisions and a brigade were dropped 30 miles
behind German lines into World War Two occupied Holland tasked with securing and holding a
series of bridges over which allied ground units could use to move into German proper (and
thus end the war). This amazing battle has been the subject of various books and one of
the best war movies ever made. Now Microsoft brings Market-Garden to your PC- be prepared!
Microsoft offers players an assortment of
gaming options and features with A Bridge Too Far making it a far superior game to the
original Close Combat. Some of these features include a more than 130 realistically
modeled units, vehicles and weapons, elevated terrain, real time combat and modem play.
While the game is tactical in scope (control of individual sqauds and vehicles) AB2F
offers strategic play where players take on the daunting task of unit and supply
allocation for the overall battle. The Battlemaker feature allows players to design custom
battles- a very nice touch.
THE SCOUTING REPORT:
THE PROS:
- Excellent sounds and graphics- you almost
feel like you're part of the battle.
Attention to detail- re-creates Operation Market-Garden right on your PC.
Easy to use menus and game interfaces.
Excellent documentation and tutorials.
THE CONS:
- Hmm... can't really think of any! Great
game.
Review by Steve Ellis
