Close Combat - Gateway to Caen

[GDS_Starfury]

it really had more to do with the maps.  CC2 maps had lots of building that were coded with brick and concrete and whatnot with elevation advantages.  not a lot of that in later games.  ;)  you could right mouse key over the terrain to find out what the map element was.

[steve58]

...has been released today on MG, on Steam tomorrow.

http://www.matrixgames.com/news/1442/Close.Combat:.Gateway.to.Caen.is.now.available!

[Apocalypse 31]

I wonder if matrix has put an effort into improving the AI for this release. Honestly, I don't see why they would given that it will be the last using the 2d engine. I'd like to enjoy the game for a week without uninstalling it out of frustration of horrible AI, like I did with the last one

[jomni]

I'm on a wait and see mode.

[Apocalypse 31]

I'm on a wait and see mode.

Update on the Matrix forums. There have been no improvements made to the AI from Panthers.

I'm going to skip this one. The AI from Panthers was terrible.

[-budd-]

skip.... the multiplayer folks should have fun with it though.

[GDS_Starfury]

 ::)

^  my official review.  the issue has amostly always been the map architecture rather then AI.
more specifically the AI's interaction with the shit map coding.

[Apocalypse 31]

::)

^  my official review.  the issue has amostly always been the map architecture rather then AI.
more specifically the AI's interaction with the shit map coding.

The new maps are reportedly larger than the ones from Panthers. Can you confirm?

I remember fighting a platoon sized element on a map large enough for a battalion against AI that was literally huddled in the corner of the map. Shit game

[GDS_Starfury]

from as long back as I can remember CC map element codes have been in 5 X 5 pixel segments.  back in the day of CC1 and CC2 this was great.  now I have super HD 4 gig Crossfire/SLI DDR 5 and fuck your Avater graphic ability.  the graphics, AI and immersion just haven't added up in a decade.

[GDS_Starfury]

The new maps are reportedly larger than the ones from Panthers. Can you confirm?

I remember fighting a platoon sized element on a map large enough for a battalion against AI that was literally huddled in the corner of the map. Shit game

larger isn't better.  take the awesomeness that is Gus.  CC2 and mostly CC3 cemented the idea in legions of fans on ASL that the system worked in a PC format.

[SgtRock]

I'm surprised they even made another CC game, with the new CC 3D game coming along. I think Matrix/Slitherine should have done a discount/bundle of all the CC games, like they did with Distant Worlds.

[Apocalypse 31]

larger isn't better. 

I agree. The maps from the last few Close Combat releases have been entirely too large for the amount of forces fighting on them, and for the AI to handle.

[undercovergeek]

I'm surprised they even made another CC game, with the new CC 3D game coming along.

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[Boggit]

I've just had this in. Star's secret "to be" favourite game is now out...  :P  ;)

Matrix Games Press Announcement

For Immediate Release

Close Combat: Gateway to Caen is released for the D-Day commemoration!

Arlington, VT, June 06, 2014.

70 years ago, soldiers from the Allied Forces were landing on the infamous Normandy beaches. Today Matrix Games is very pleased to give players the opportunity to make an emotional return to the bocage with the release of Close Combat: Gateway to Caen. The multi-award winning tactical strategy series introduces a new episode focused on the British offensive during Operation Epsom.

Close Combat: Gateway to Caen features the fighting between German and British forces in the surroundings of Caen, a key city which was originally a D-Day objective. Players will be able to coordinate land units with artillery and air support at the tactical and strategic level on more than thirty battlefields which accurately reflect the Odon Valley in France. Thanks to new features requested by the community, revised graphic effects and dozens of new vehicles and weapons, Gateway to Caen is definitely the most advanced game in the series.

And for the very first time, Close Combat is landing on the Steam platform! Note that all Gateway to Caen owners are also eligible to receive a Steam key.

Get more information on Close Combat: Gateway to Caen from its trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWFe0FexcFs
and its official product page.
http://www.matrixgames.com/products/506/details/CloseCombat-GatewaytoCaen

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