The shock force has invaded, as Combat Mission Shock Force 2 is now available
from
Matrix Games and
Steam, offering the latest installment in the tactical wargame series. This
was originally released on
Battlefront,
and
this forum post explains how those who bought it there can redeem free Steam
keys. In celebration of the occasion, the game and its DLC are currently on
sale. Here's a refresher:
Combat Mission Shock Force 2 is set in a
hypothetical modern-day (2008) Syrian conflict. The game’s 3D graphics engine
takes advantage of Battlefront’s vast experience in 3D wargames, giving an
unprecedented level of realism and detail – so much that the game is used in
several professional military environments for training and analysis purposes.
Players can assign orders to their units, either in real time or with the
innovative turn-based WeGo system, as Shock Force 2 focuses on tactical
platoon-level action.
The game features a single-player campaign, several pre-made scenarios and
multiplayer (Hotseat or PBEM). The DLCs add the US Marines, the British Forces
and the NATO armies (German, Dutch and Canadian).