Cauldrons of War - Stalingrad is an immersive 'command at the highest level' wargame with tough decisions to make.
Its clean mechanics and low complexity allows the game to focus on what is really important : strategical decisions.
There is no micromanagement here, but more depth than you imagine.
Play the main operations in 1942 on the eastern Front :
As the German, will you grasp the Baku oilfields ? As the Soviet, will you trap a whole German army near Stalingrad ?Play fast and often
: you don't need a 100+ hours investment in a monster game. Some scenarios can be played in 1 or 2 hour. But don't worry, the game contains several scenarios and is challenging enough to keep you entertained for a long time.Play against the AI or against your friends
: with a hot seat mode and a Play By Email ModeCauldrons of War - Stalingrad is the second opus of the "Cauldrons series".
If ever you have played Cauldrons of War - Barbarsossa, you won't be disoriented, but you will notice some improvements here and there.
DISCLAIMER
This game is hard!
Try to follow these good strategy lines to win your first game:
-Define reachable objectives
-Focus your efforts on a clear direction
-Stop attacking when your units are exhausted
-Don't send vast armies in areas where you can't supply them
The German did all these 4 mistakes, that is why they lost.
If you keep losing, you must be German, (that is the best explanation).
If so, act like a real german general : blame Hitler!
(not yourself, nor the game)
Have fun!
