Operation Barbarossa - The Struggle for Russia

This exciting new release is a faithful adaptation of the renowned Conflict of Heroes board game that won the Origins Historical Game of the Year, Charles Roberts Wargame of the Year and the James F. Dunnigan Design Elegance Award, as well as many others!

Designed and developed in cooperation with Uwe Eickert, the original designer of Conflict of Heroes, and Western Civlization Software, the award-winning computer wargame studio, no effort has been spared to bring the outstanding Conflict of Heroes gameplay to the computer. Conflict of Heroes includes an AI opponent as well as full multiplayer support with an integrated forum and game lobby. To remain true to the core gameplay of the board game, the PC version is designed to be fun, fast and easy to play, though hard to master. The game design is also historically accurate and teaches and rewards platoon and company-level combined arms tactics without overwhelming the player with rules.

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Never played the board game. They look similar at least in interface and layout but are they two different games?

And is weather simulated - rain and snow?
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OB:TSFR is a division level game, this is a squad level game. Only thing in common is East Front and 3D units.
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OK.. Is this hex based.. yeah, I see the hexes. Is it worth the asking price?
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Hi Gija,

Operation Barbarossa is similar to Panzer General and Panzer Corps. It's a fun operational level strategy game with a full campaign.

Conflict of Heroes is a tactical game - the official adaptation of a multiple award-winning board game design. Have a look at the product page and the reviews here for more information:

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Op Barb is about as complex as the old Panzer General. A pleasant tactical exercise, but don't expect that historical feeling or fidelity. Also, quite easy to build scenarios and campaigns. CoH, I am afraid to do more than add some units at this point [;)]

Yes, division-level but feels more tactical to me.
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