Sid Meier's Gettysburg
by Electronic Arts
Our Price: $9.74
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Category: Video Games
See more product details and other editions
Product Summary
Brand: Electronic ArtsFormat: CD-ROM
Platform: Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me
Model: 10150
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Accessories:
- PC Gamer (1-year)
- Gettysburg (Widescreen Edition)
- The Battle of Gettysburg: A Guided Tour
- Filmmaker's Gettysburg 4-Pack
Video Game Reviews of Sid Meier's Gettysburg
Customer Review: Great Strategy Game but OLD
Summary: 4 Stars
It didn't occur to me to look at the dates on the reviews when we ordered this game. We have Windows ME, which the game works on, but didn't work on newer operating systems and even crashed one of grandpa's computers, causing him to comment, "Wow, this game is reallly old." Well, that's relative, but once we got it loaded on the ME computer it has provided endless entertainment for our 10-year-old genius and battle strategizer. He figured out the controls and rules quickly. When I sat down to look at it, I couldn't find my troops and gave up! I especially like the different bugle calls b/c I spend most of my time "listening" to my son play the game rather than watching/playing. It's wonderful battle history and tactical instruction. Very cool and educational -- from a mom's point of view -- and not bloody or gory, which detracts from the realism but makes it more palatable for younger kids.
Description of Sid Meier's Gettysburg
Sid Meier is the main man behind such classic games as Pirates and Civilization, so it only makes sense that his first stab at a Civil War game is nothing short of brilliant. While Sid Meier's Gettysburg doesn't even attempt to painstakingly model every weapon, uniform, and other piece of equipment used in this most decisive of Civil War battles, it does a better job of convincingly reenacting the conflict than any other war game we've played.Gettysburg plays out in real time, unlike other games that model the battle with consecutive turns. Players can slow things down when the action gets out of hand, or speed things up during long marches or while waiting for reinforcements to arrive. The terrain is 3-D and line of sight is modeled, so you aren't going to see that Confederate regiment behind the hill until either your units or theirs crest the ridge. This also makes it possible to hide some units in a tree line for a devastating ambush.
It takes time to limber and unlimber artillery batteries, meaning careful planning is key to victory. Infantry can be ordered to assume one of several formations depending on what you are trying to achieve, and moving them in strong battle lines is essential (and tricky). It's the little touches that really set this game apart, like hearing marching music as the enemy approaches or a battle cry as your troops fix bayonets and charge an enemy position. Gettysburg is a must-have for Civil War buffs and any war-game fan looking for a fun, challenging game. --T. Byrl Baker
Pros:
- Great historical flavor
- Real-time combat is an exciting challenge
- Purists may wish for more detailed weapons modeling
Sid Meier's Gettysburg! is a real-time game, simulating one of the most dramatic battles in history. An accurate Gettysburg battlefield, 3-D units, and historically correct scenarios place you in command of either the Union or Confederate army. Challenge your friends in various multiplayer modes.
Military & Historical Games
Computer and Video Games
Bestsellers in Military & Historical Games
Caesar IVVivendi Universal; Vivendi Universal; Release date: 2006-09-09; Windows XP; Video Games
Best price: $7.35
Price in other shops:
Grand Ages: RomeViva Media; Viva Media; Release date: 2009-03-20; Windows Vista; Software
Best price: $24.55
Price in other shops:
Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization2K Games; 2K Games; Release date: 2008-09-22; Windows XP; Video Games
Best price: $12.24
Price in other shops:
Medieval II Total War: Kingdoms Expansion PackSega Of America, Inc.; Sega of America, Inc.; Release date: 2007-08-28; Windows XP; Video Games
Best price: $6.00
Price in other shops:
Battlefield 2 The Complete Collection DVDElectronic Arts; Electronic Arts; Release date: 2007-03-13; Windows XP; Video Games
Best price: $23.99
Price in other shops:
Age of Mythology: Including Titans ExpansionValuSoft; Valusoft; Release date: 2007-04-07; Windows; Video Games
Best price: $13.25
Price in other shops:
Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Gold EditionTake 2; Take 2; Release date: 2007-07-17; Windows XP; Video Games
Best price: $20.74
Price in other shops:
Medieval II Total WarSega Of America, Inc.; Sega of America, Inc.; Release date: 2006-11-21; Windows XP; Video Games
Best price: $7.33
Price in other shops:
Empire Total War: Special Forces EditionSega; Sega of America; Release date: 2009-03-03; Windows Vista; Video Games
Best price: $44.79
Price in other shops:
Age of Empires: Collectors Edition (Jewel Case)ValuSoft; Valusoft; Release date: 2006-10-01; Windows XP; Video Games
Best price: $6.14
Price in other shops:
Similar Video and PC Games
Sid Meier's Civil War CollectionElectronic Arts; Electronic Arts; Release date: 2000-09-20; Windows 98; Video Games
Best price: $49.45
Twelve ChairsTwentieth Century Fox; Release date: 2006-09-05; DVD
Best price: $7.65
Price in other shops:
UprisingWarner Brothers; Release date: 2001-12-18; DVD
Best price: $12.99
Price in other shops:
Caesar III (PC)Sold Out Software; Windows 98; Software
Best price: $2.25
Price in other shops:
Gettysburg (Widescreen Edition)BERENGER/DANIELS/SHEEN; Release date: 2004-02-03; DVD
Best price: $4.88
Price in other shops: