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Is a demo available?

Posted: Mon Jul 01, 2002 10:21 pm
by UndercoverNotChickenSalad
If not, are there any freeware games that are similar?

Posted: Mon Jul 01, 2002 11:56 pm
by UndercoverNotChickenSalad
Gesh.

A geyser of information

Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2002 12:05 am
by Spooky
Sorry - No demo available :(

If you are looking for a free game, check Pacific war - a Matrix Edition. Steep learning curb but great gameplay :)

Spooky

Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2002 12:27 am
by UndercoverNotChickenSalad
Not really looking for a free game, just want to test the water a little before I buy as I've never played a game similar to this one. PTO for supernintendo is the closest I've gotten, and I really did like that game, although it was a little silly.

The AARs on this BBS are great and make me want to outdo the commanders we have here. But I've been suckered in before on other games.... great AARs, boring game.

I'll probably buy UV. I've used this matrix BBS so much I feel I owe Matrix at least a purchase or 2.

I will dl the Pacific game tonight if I can find it. Thanks for the info.

Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2002 1:18 am
by Spooky
Just look at the dowload section of the Matrix website and look for Pacific war : Matrix edition.

Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2002 9:39 pm
by UndercoverNotChickenSalad
I messed w/ Pacwar but it's too hard.

I read UV has a no turn feature, anyone use it?

Posted: Mon Jan 13, 2003 7:53 pm
by Veer
Originally posted by UndercoverNotChickenSalad
I messed w/ Pacwar but it's too hard.

I read UV has a no turn feature, anyone use it?


Nope...not me at least. To be honest, I'm not really sure HOW to use it, or how it will help if I did.

The game also has allows you to set the turn cycle from 1day to 7 days. Great idea if you want to play a quick campaign. However anything above 1-2 days actually makes the game slower.

There is a fair deal (too much) of micromangement. But other than that it's a great game. Lots of depth... which means it's historical, accurate and.... slow. Imersing, but good to play if you have 2-3 hours to spare and your mental facilities are well rested. Not if you're looking for that half n hour of adrenaline.

PacWar is unplayable. Don't base your impression of that game on this. UV is a lot easier & more intutive (esp. if you read his forum).

Re: Is a demo available?

Posted: Tue Jan 14, 2003 3:34 pm
by Raverdave
Why not see who lives close to you and pop around for a look?

Posted: Tue Jan 14, 2003 6:36 pm
by Feinder
Actually, I think a "demo" that included only the Coral Sea battle, and no PBEM ability might not be that bad of an idea. The wrinkle is that UV is a very large game, and the download would be considerable.

-F-

Posted: Tue Jan 14, 2003 11:50 pm
by Knavey
ChickenSalad,

I would just recommend going and buying the game. How many posts have you seen here that say that it was a mistake purchasing this game?

I have games in my possession where the naysayers on the gameboards are louder than the fanboys but I have rarely heard anyone say anything negative about this game.