“Grand Tactician: The Civil War (1861-1865)” is a real-time strategy game designed by Oliver Keppelmüller and published by Forthright Entertainment, released on September 25, 2021. This game allows players to immerse themselves in the American Civil War, managing a nation, organizing armies, and engaging in battles based on historical events. Players can choose sides and navigate through a comprehensive campaign from the secession to the war’s conclusion, featuring five scenarios and twenty standalone battles.
Key gameplay elements include effective resource management, troop movement, and morale tracking for both citizens and soldiers. Notable features include engaging in pivotal battles lasting several days, managing railroad logistics for troop movements, and commanding historically accurate units of infantry, cavalry, and artillery. The game also allows for alternate historical outcomes, such as intervention by European powers or changes in presidential elections.
To enhance realism, it incorporates reenactment footage and an original soundtrack. The game requires Windows 10 and a minimum of 6 GB RAM, alongside a 2 GB graphics card. Installation involves downloading the compressed files and running the setup executable. For optimal performance, players are advised to disable antivirus software during installation.
