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Title: Bomber Command
Post by: Jarhead0331 on April 27, 2023, 05:23:04 PM
This is a neat little indie game on steam. Reminds me of Eagle Day to Bombing the Reich, albeit, with much less detail. I've only got a few minutes in so far, but a diverse list of targets, a nice range of aircraft to fight with and the ability to plan reconnaissance, fighter sweeps and bombing missions.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2178130/Bomber_Command/ (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2178130/Bomber_Command/)
Title: Re: Bomber Command
Post by: Silent Disapproval Robot on April 27, 2023, 06:36:28 PM
Looks like it shares a lot of design ideas with my favourite solo board game, B-17 Flying Fortress Leader.

https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/188164/b-17-flying-fortress-leader (https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/188164/b-17-flying-fortress-leader)

Let us know how it plays and if it'll be fun long term, please.
Title: Re: Bomber Command
Post by: Gusington on April 27, 2023, 08:01:55 PM
Design is interesting, looks pretty unique.
Title: Re: Bomber Command
Post by: Sir Slash on April 27, 2023, 09:51:56 PM
That does look intriguing. Definitely worth following.
Title: Re: Bomber Command
Post by: Silent Disapproval Robot on April 27, 2023, 09:54:03 PM
There's and old game from HPS Studios called Defending the Reich in which you control RAF Bomber Command during the night raids on Germany (or you can play as the Luftwaffe Nachtjaeger commander).  It looks somewhat similar to that game.

(https://cdn.mobygames.com/promos/2753524-defending-the-reich-screenshot.jpg)

Title: Re: Bomber Command
Post by: Grim.Reaper on April 28, 2023, 06:20:22 AM
Seems like some folks having issues crashing although developer seems to be be responsive.  I'll probably wait a little bit, but will eventually get it a shot.
Title: Re: Bomber Command
Post by: Jarhead0331 on April 28, 2023, 07:52:00 AM
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on April 28, 2023, 06:20:22 AMSeems like some folks having issues crashing although developer seems to be be responsive.  I'll probably wait a little bit, but will eventually get it a shot.

No crash issues here.
Title: Re: Bomber Command
Post by: Gusington on April 28, 2023, 08:32:25 AM
I may have missed it on the Steam page but are night fighters represented in this game?
Title: Re: Bomber Command
Post by: Grim.Reaper on April 28, 2023, 11:05:58 AM
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on April 28, 2023, 07:52:00 AM
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on April 28, 2023, 06:20:22 AMSeems like some folks having issues crashing although developer seems to be be responsive.  I'll probably wait a little bit, but will eventually get it a shot.

No crash issues here.

Good to hear
Title: Re: Bomber Command
Post by: bobarossa on April 28, 2023, 02:48:09 PM
Can it be played from either side?
Are there multiple start dates?
Title: Re: Bomber Command
Post by: Jarhead0331 on April 28, 2023, 03:26:17 PM
Quote from: bobarossa on April 28, 2023, 02:48:09 PMCan it be played from either side?
Are there multiple start dates?

No. US only.
Yes. 1942, 1943 or 1944.