https://www.matrixgames.com/game/war-in-spain-1936-39
Anybody know anything about the game or developers?
Quote from: glen55 on January 22, 2026, 12:35:27 PMhttps://www.matrixgames.com/game/war-in-spain-1936-39
Anybody know anything about the game or developers?
Same Devs as WITPAE which is a fantastic game. New additions are from Spain and thus brought a lot to this project! A must buy for me!
Buying it later today.
If anyone wants a more indepth look the guy below is doing a full tutorial series on (appropriately enough) the tutorial scenario with the Republicans ayyempting their invasion of the Belearics at the start of the war.
Watched it through and I am sold already despite never really playing WITPAE
Earlier thread on this game.
https://www.grogheads.com/forums/index.php?topic=28207.0
At first glance I would never consider finding time to play this. After reading more into it, the detail seems insane and the fact that it's only spain makes it more playable at this level of detail. I might have to get this just for the fact that it seems really interesting, even though I may never find the proper time to play it.
Quote from: Tanaka on January 22, 2026, 03:49:57 PMQuote from: glen55 on January 22, 2026, 12:35:27 PMhttps://www.matrixgames.com/game/war-in-spain-1936-39
Anybody know anything about the game or developers?
Same Devs as WITPAE which is a fantastic game. New additions are from Spain and thus brought a lot to this project! A must buy for me!
Awesome. I actually never played much WITPAE because--at least at the time I tried it--you couldn't delegate the China theater to the AI, and I just didn't want to do all that. But I played a ton of WITP and the reviews all said WITPAE was an improvement--but I just couldn't.
The description looks very interesting. I don't really know all that much about the Spanish CW but I could easily see this game getting me into it.
Quote from: glen55 on January 22, 2026, 09:27:27 PMThe description looks very interesting. I don't really know all that much about the Spanish CW but I could easily see this game getting me into it.
Same here. Also they're pitching it as the first of a series using this new engine, so it might be worth the support to promote them to produce something in a more "fashionable" theatre
This looks great. I hope it comes to Steam at some point.
I've just received a heads up from Paolo@Slitherine on this. It looks good and at first glance very reminiscent of War in the Pacific Admirals Edition, which is not surprising as it is developed by the same team. They say on the store page that it is based on a new game engine with a variety of new mechanics and a new refreshing approach. It seems to me a deep, detailed game especially attractive to those wanting the grognard experience.
Paolo had this to say of it:
"War in Spain 1936-39 stands out for its exceptional attention to historical accuracy, offering players a carefully researched and authentic portrayal of one of the most complex and influential conflicts of the 20th century. Military operations, command challenges, and force composition are represented with remarkable fidelity, delivering a truly historical wargaming experience.
Gameplay depth and realism are significantly enhanced by a dynamic AI and a highly detailed logistics system, requiring players to carefully plan supply, movement, and operations across different theaters. The game features a hyper-detailed Order of Battle, reaching down to battalion and company level, providing an unprecedented level of control and realism for experienced wargamers."
That all sounds good to me! Have fun. :ThumbsUp:
War in Spain 1936-39 Matrix Games Product Page
https://www.matrixgames.com/game/war-in-spain-1936-39
He also sent me these screenshots, which show an intriguing in depth looking game:
Good to see you, Boggit. Hope all is well.
The thing with these games is in my mind the insane detail seems cool, then I sit down to play and it's too much. They said AE was an improvement over the original witp, but they took away the sector to the AI option, so I felt like AE was actually a down grade.
Now with this game, it would be cool to have some friendly ai automation for quality of life play or is it just more tedious clicking thus becoming a carpal tunnel simulator versus war in Spain simulator.