Order of Battle: Pacific takes off!

[Lord Zimoa]

Former Lordz start new adventure, cool new Pacific WW2 strategy game coming your way!

http://www.thelordzgamesstudio.com/site/2013/10/order-of-battle-pacific-takes-off/

[Rayfer]

Too soon for screenshots? Couldn't find any over on the Matrix product page.

[Al]

Looking forward to more information on this one.   :)

[jomni]

Woohoo! Another Pacific War game.   Hope it turns out to be a great one.

[Steelgrave]

I will definitely be watching this one! Mmmmmm......Yamato Class Battleships.

[steve58]

I will definitely be watching this one! Mmmmmm......Yamato Class Battleships.

ditto!  ...and those were Super Yamato class Battleships   :)

[Steelgrave]

Lord Z, what organizational level will the ground units be? Or is this planned as a Panzer Corp type game where unit level is ambiguous?

[SgtRock]

Lord Z, what organizational level will the ground units be? Or is this planned as a Panzer Corp type game where unit level is ambiguous?

It's an iPad & Android, well as PC game so I don't think it will be a Panzer Corp game.

[Gusington]

Product page mentions 'The Aristocrats' developers who created the new Panzer Corps game, so chances sound pretty good that it will be like the new Panzer Corps. Which is fine with me. Been waiting for a game about the PTO like this.

[Steelgrave]

Product page mentions 'The Aristocrats' developers who created the new Panzer Corps game, so chances sound pretty good that it will be like the new Panzer Corps. Which is fine with me. Been waiting for a game about the PTO like this.

Me too!

[Bismarck]

Lord Z, what organizational level will the ground units be? Or is this planned as a Panzer Corp type game where unit level is ambiguous?

PRODUCT INFO

Order of Battle: Pacific is the first title in a new series of hexagonal strategy games developed by The Artistocrats (www.the-artistocrats.com), designed to cover military history from ancients to modern warfare. The Artistocrats was founded by members of the team who created Panzer Corps.

Set during in Pacific theater of WW2, Order of Battle: Pacific features playable campaigns for both the US-led Allies and the Japanese Empire. Starting from the attack on Pearl Harbor, the dynamic campaign system allows players to alter the course of history and win the war as Japan in the fictional "what-if" conquest of Australia, or lead the Allied forces from the struggle at the beginning of the war to ultimate victory with the invasion of Japan.

With a selection of over 300 unique looking and behaving units, players can build and manage their army and fleet throughout the campaign. Early units include the iconic M3 Stuart, Type 97 Chi-Ha, A6M Zero and F4U Corsair fighters. As new technology becomes available, players eventually gain access to high-tech and prototype units such as the Nakajima Kikka and P-80 Shooting Star jet-fighters, Montana and Super Yamato Class battleships and T28, T29 and Type 100 I/O heavy tanks.

A unique system of Specializations allows players to customize their forces with special units, bonuses and abilities that reflect the difference in strategies and mentality of the opposing sides. Focus on the merciless Japanese fighting spirit with Banzai Charge and Bushido Code, establish supply advantages with the Tokyo Express, or gain access to B29 Nuclear Bombers through the Manhattan Project.

A set of 60 Commanders – 30 for each side, split between Generals, Pilots and Captains – is gradually unlocked in the campaigns. Commanders can be attached to specific units to provide unique bonuses to anything in their command range. While good use of unit types and tactics remains the player's priority, clever use of Commanders can tip the balance in an offensive operation or buy just enough time in defense to turn the tide to your favor.

Add an intuitive in-game scenario editor, up to 4 player multiplayer support through Hotseat or Slitherine's PBEM++ server system and you have a game with endless re-playability.

Features



    Classic turn based, hex based gameplay with an intuitive UI and great depth.
    Play as the Japanese or Allies in 3 dynamic campaigns with unit carryover and multiple "what-if" scenarios including the Japanese invasion of Australia!
    A rich 3D world with gorgeous animations and effects. Turn based wargaming has never looked this good!
    20 different Specializations give a unique feel to each sides including Banzai Charge, Bushido Code and even the Manhattan Project.
    Over 300 different units, including infantry, tanks, ships and aircraft, each with unique visuals and animations.
    More than 60 Commanders with special offensive and defensive bonuses to really customize your force.
    A deep but intuitive supply system allowing breakthroughs & encirclements.
    4 player multiplayer over PBEM++ and hotseat, supporting last-man-standing, teamplay and cooperative against AI scenarios.
    An extensive, user-friendly in-game scenario editor with a what-you-see-is-what-you-get design.
    Grognard option to turn off the gorgeous 3D artwork and use a classic boardgame display mode with unit counters.

   
      
   

[Toonces]

That sound you hear is me quietly holding my breath...

[Steelgrave]

You know, the thing I hate most about knowing a game is coming that I'm 100% gonna buy....is the wait!

[Gusington]

How long do we have to wait on this?

[Bismarck]

How long do we have to wait on this?

I'm checking; trying to get a preview.