Carrier Battles 4 Guadalcanal - Pacific War Naval Warfare
I know the current “thing” are the RTS type naval games commanding individual or groups with the awesome shoot ‘em up graphics. Carrier Battles isn’t that. It’s Better!
I grew up in the classic era of board games. My favorite genre was/is WWII Pacific. And Specifically Carrier based games. Flat top, Dauntless, War in the Pacific, Pacific War. Then the early PC games; Carrier Strike, Carriers at War, War Plan Pacific,etc. Then finally Grigsby’s War in the Pacific Admiral’s Edition. So I know a great WWII Pacific Carrier Warfare game when I see you!
– Real player with 393.8 hrs in game
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I’ve been playing wargames for many years now. When I saw the game published, I thought that it would be one more game of the many that already exist about the war in the Pacific.
Apparently the simplicity of its graphics may make you think that it is not a title that attracts attention, but as you scratch the surface you discover the great potential that lies behind its apparent simplicity.
It seems to me a marvel on the tactical plane. It has a moderate learning curve, but once you get the mechanics and learn to control takeoff times, air navigation, reconnaissance, attack and landings on deck, it is a delight. The timing in all this process is the most complex thing to master in the game, and at the same time it is the key to control the battle.
– Real player with 155.1 hrs in game