1861. The Civil War has been declared in the United States. Two clans are fighting: The abolitionist Union and the pro-slavery Confederates. NORTH & SOUTH is inspired from THE BLUE COATS comic book. You'll relive the biggest events of this battle with Sergeant Chesterfield and Corporal Butch.
In the colorful strategy game The Bluecoats: North vs South, you play the head of one of the armies of the Civil War. Your aim is to conquer American territory. This is a remastered version of the game that was released in 1990, with improved graphics and user-friendliness that are up to current standards. Head up the Yankees or Confederates, and destroy your enemy! Taking up positions, capturing states, assaulting and capturing enemy forts, attacking trains and protecting your railroads . . . you'll have to deal with everything! Capture the port to use the reinforcements coming from Europe. Protect yourself from storms and be wary of those Indians in the war and those Mexican bandits . . . if you don't, you'll be in trouble! To come out in one piece, you'll have to master taking turns, armed battles in real time, 1 against 30 shoot-outs, and horseback train chases. Whether you play alone or with others, the objective is the same - emerge victorious from these eventful combats!
Whether you're a rookie or an experienced player of strategy games, you can personalize your experience with a variety of options available to activate.Discover various episodes in the history of the American Civil War by choosing which year to start in. You can attempt to change the course of history or maintain your positions.
Features:
- Turn-based strategy map: take charge of operations and move your battalions to capture new states, engage the enemy, or strengthen your positions.
- Real-time battles: get to the heart of the action and directly confront the enemy. Use your infantry, cavalry and artillery to achieve victory. Use the strengths of each corps to crush your opponent.
- Attack and defend forts and trains in FPS mode. The totally redesigned gameplay puts you in the shoes of the soldier. Defend your positions from the invader or take the initiative by attacking enemy possessions.
- Full two-player mode.
