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Close Combat

19967.2/ 10 · 12 votesKids to Adults2

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About

Close Combat is the first installment of Microsoft's Close Combat series that bases its power more on strategy than real-time battling. You're placed as the battlefield commander as you command your troops in Normandy. Choose to play as either Axis or Allies.

Ways to play

Modes

Single player

Perspective

Bird view / Isometric

Languages (1)

Languageaudiosubtitlesinterface
English

Game details

Business Model

Commercial

Supported Systems/Models

x86 (32-bit)

Media Type

CD-ROM, Download

Input Devices Supported/Optional

Keyboard, Mouse

Multiplayer Options

LAN, Modem

Number of Offline Players

1 Player

Steam

Cloud

Save Game Methods

Internal Storage, Cloud (Online)

System requirements

Min. CPU Class Required

Intel Pentium

Min. OS Class Required

Windows 95

Min. RAM Required

8 MB

Min. CD-ROM Drive Speed Required

2X (300 KB/s)

Video Modes Supported

256 Colors Required, Window

Video Resolutions Supported

640×480, 800×600

Box art

Also known as

Advanced Squad LeaderWorking title

Beyond Squad LeaderWorking title

Close Combat: Prenez le commandement de véritables soldatsFrench tag-lined title

Close Combat: Take command of men who act like real soldiersTag-lined title

Project XWorking title

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Facts

Developer

Atomic Games

Publisher

Microsoft, SNEG

Released

1996

Series

Close Combat

Platforms

PCWindowsMac

Age ratings

ESRBKids to AdultsUSK16

Standing

Top 18% by 24hr peak players

Tags

Top-downReal-timeWargameMultiple units/characters controlPoint and selectHistorical eventsWorld War IIWar