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Flames of War (4th ed.)Author: Phil Yates
Published: 2019, Battlefront Miniatures Price: $25 hard back Length: 117 pgs Genre: World War 2 Scale: Tactical, Tournament |
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Dave's
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"It's a GAME, not a simulation, and I think Battlefront has done a great job accomplishing what they set out to do."
Presentation: 9 of 10
Playability: 9 of 10 Mechanics: 8 of 10 Historical Flavor: 7 of 10 Support: 9 of 10 |
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Miles'
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"The game-play is quite a bit easier in this version than past versions. They've done a great job streamlining play."
Presentation: 9 of 10
Playability: 7 of 10 Mechanics: 7 of 10 Historical Flavor: 6 of 10 Support: 9 of 10 |
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Greg's Score64 |
"As a tabletop game, it's damn fun. As a historical WW2 simulation, it's paper-thin window dressing."
Presentation: 9 of 10
Playability: 7 of 10 Mechanics: 7 of 10 Historical Flavor: 3 of 10 Support: 10 of 10 |
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Keith's Score63 |
"There are major issues with incompatibility of ground scale and forces that lead to tank parking lots, etc. But FOW is simple enough if you don't want to think too much."
Presentation: 10 of 10
Playability: 7 of 10 Mechanics: 5 of 10 Historical Flavor: 4 of 10 Support: 9 of 10 |
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Ed's Score60 |
"An exciting, fun introductory GAME that undoubtedly swelled the ranks of historical gamers, FOW fails to deliver the convincing portrayal of WW2 ground combat I'm looking for."
Presentation: 10 of 10
Playability: 8 of 10 Mechanics: 4 of 10 Historical Flavor: 3 of 10 Support: 10 of 10 |
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Josh's Score51 |
"One of my least favorite rule sets for WW2. A beautifully laid out book and great support, but playing the rules as designed creates a 'park lot effect' on the table--too many vehicles and not enough room to maneuver."
Presentation: 9 of 10
Playability: 4 of 10 Mechanics: 5 of 10 Historical Flavor: 3 of 10 Support: 9 of 10 |