description Close Combat 3: The Russian Front Overview
Close Combat III: The Russian Front is a 1998 real-time tactical computer wargame developed by Atomic Games and published by Microsoft. It follows German or Soviet forces across World War II's Eastern Front, with battles linked through a campaign system in which surviving soldiers can gain experience and equipment. The game emphasizes small-unit positioning, morale, ammunition, terrain, and line of sight rather than resource gathering or base construction.
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Who developed and published Close Combat III: The Russian Front?
The game was developed by Atomic Games and published by Microsoft in 1998. It was the third installment in the acclaimed Close Combat series of historical wargames.
What theater of war is depicted in Close Combat 3?
Close Combat 3 focuses entirely on World War II's brutal Eastern Front, allowing players to command either German or Soviet forces. The campaigns cover major historical operations from Operation Barbarossa in 1941 to the fall of Berlin in 1945.
Does Close Combat 3 feature a unit persistence system?
Yes, the game features a dynamic campaign system where surviving soldiers and their stats carry over from battle to battle. If a veteran soldier dies in combat, they are permanently lost, adding massive tension to tactical decisions.
What makes Close Combat 3 different from other RTS games of its era?
Unlike traditional base-building RTS games, Close Combat 3 is a strictly real-time tactical wargame focusing on realistic troop deployments. It features a complex psychological model where soldiers can panic, flee, or be suppressed by enemy fire.
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