Why hasn't Close Combat Series Evolved?

[pad152]

I just purchased COI and yes it's still full of close combat fun but, from CC1 to the COI, the close combat series has remained basically the same, seems stuck and lacking new features.

No it doesn't need 3D graphics and I think there is still a lot of life left in the series but, something more than a repeat is needed to move the series forward.

1. Yes, it does need a major graphics update, to support higher res & wide screen support, larger text and make infantry bigger (us wargamers aren't getting any younger).

2. Weather, day/night missions.

3. Load/unload infantry, AT/Inf Guns.

4. A quick battle generator.

5. Larger maps with a zoom feature.

6. Reinforcements, something like we saw in the CM1 games.

7. New theaters of operations, new time frames, & unit types (Falklands, ColdWar, airborne ops, small boat ops).

8. Better pathfinding (put a final end to the tank dancing).

9. More advanced orders (maybe something closer to TacOps).

10. New mission types, rescue, escape, commando type, go blow up radio/radar station, etc.

I hope the next close combat game evolves the series and moves it forward to more modern gaming standards, incorporates some of the above new features and not just another repackaged/remake with minor updates!

[Andrew Williams]

Cross of Iron was a re-release of CCIII basically making it compatible with modern PC's and operating systems and getting it back on the market... additional content and enhancements were a bonus.



See Close Combat Modern Tactics

Description
Take command of your forces and prepare for Close Combat!… Challenge yourself with the latest Close Combat release. Close Combat: Modern Tactics for the PC. Developed from the United States Marine Corps training simulation, Close Combat Marines, you take command of modern US forces or various opposition forces in one of 25 scenarios included with this release. Engage in combat with with up to 5 players per side and participate in intense head to head battles using Modern Era weaponry and equipment on maps measuring from 1km square to giant 4km x 1km maps. Fight on hypothetical battlefields ranging in style from backwoods America to the streets of Iraq and the former Soviet republics. You face all the enemy can throw at you in a series of immersive, action-packed engagements that will test your tactical abilities! Air and artillery support are on-call but the final objective can only be secured by Close Combat. A scenario editor is also included, making it easy to setup your own battles with modern opposing forces.

[b]Game Features[/b]
• Based on Close Combat Marines, which is used as a USMC training simulation
• Gorgeous hand-drawn 1km square to 1x4km maps
• Comes with 25 Modern scenarios based on real-world and hypothetical conflicts
• Realistic soldier psychological profiles during combat
• Up to 5 v 5 Multiplayer: Now Up to 10 players can be involved in one Battle
• Accurate and realistic modern equipment modeling
• Mount and Dismount specialized vehicles
• Accurately depicting modern tactical warfare and it’s challenges
• Close air support, direct and indirect fire
• Ability to protect you men in buildings, bunkers and trenches
• Includes specialized squads, weapons, soldier types, attack aircraft & artillery
• Designed to be easily moddable to provide to provide years of additional gaming excitement.
• Runs well on modern DirectX systems
• Adjustable game speed, scroll speed and sound volume
• Multiple nationalities with varying capabilities available to both sides
• ... and many more!

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[Andrew Williams]

Additionally Close Combat is evolving further with CCM version 6 being developed for the US Marines.

It is hoped this too can be adapted to a commercial release in the not too distant future.

[pad152]

Don't get me wrong, I'm happy with my purchase of COI, I just want to see the series evolve, I may checkout CCM at a future date. 

[VonVolks]

Im all for CC evolution, as long as it stays CC.

Top down, squads based WWII fun.

just better graphics, a zoom feature, better multiplayer and MMO support and AI.

CC is my favourite ever game in 20 years of gaming!

[Richard III]

Couldn`t agree more. If it`s not broke don`t fix it please.

I`m having a Grand Time with COI vs the AI and all the mods available for it make it a great value.

ORIGINAL: VonVolks

Im all for CC evolution, as long as it stays CC.

Top down, squads based WWII fun.

just better graphics, a zoom feature, better multiplayer and MMO support and AI.

CC is my favourite ever game in 20 years of gaming!

[Perturabo]

ORIGINAL: pad152

I just purchased COI and yes it's still full of close combat fun but, from CC1 to the COI, the close combat series has remained basically the same, seems stuck and lacking new features.

No it doesn't need 3D graphics and I think there is still a lot of life left in the series but, something more than a repeat is needed to move the series forward.

1. Yes, it does need a major graphics update, to support higher res & wide screen support, larger text and make infantry bigger (us wargamers aren't getting any younger).

2. Weather, day/night missions.

3. Load/unload infantry, AT/Inf Guns.

4. A quick battle generator.

5. Larger maps with a zoom feature.

6. Reinforcements, something like we saw in the CM1 games.

7. New theaters of operations, new time frames, & unit types (Falklands, ColdWar, airborne ops, small boat ops).

8. Better pathfinding (put a final end to the tank dancing).

9. More advanced orders (maybe something closer to TacOps).

10. New mission types, rescue, escape, commando type, go blow up radio/radar station, etc.

I hope the next close combat game evolves the series and moves it forward to more modern gaming standards, incorporates some of the above new features and not just another repackaged/remake with minor updates!

There could be a game that you described (Close Combat Modern Tactics 2), but too few people were interested in it.