155:(Issue #73), Tony Watson liked the quality of the components, calling them "attractive and of good quality." He also thought the wide variety of units and the versatility of the geomorphic maps were a strong point. Although he found the scenarios were "interesting tactical situations and are reasonably well-balanced," he noted that "one of the weak points of the game is its lack of context; exactly who the two sides are, and why these battles are important is glossed over." Despite this, he believed that players would be able to design new scenarios or even an aentire campaign fairly easily. Watson concluded, "
146:(No. 55), John Rankin commented that "Despite glitches, the game works, and it works well. There's more than enough detail to satisfy the simulation freak, and yet the mechanics are so streamlined that with practice the battle flows very smoothly. The armored united have personality and their diversity, combined with terrain and other variables, makes for a totally new game with every play. It's a big game in a small package and this translates to excellent value for the money."
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