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Strategy / tactics

Close Combat

by Atomic Games·published by Microsoft, SNEG

1996Kids to Adults14
PCWindowsMac

Reader score

7.2/ 10

12 votes

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13

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Key art

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

Included in

Close Combat Trilogy

Languages

1 languages, with audio, subtitles and interface
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 Leader — Working title

Beyond Squad Leader — Working title

Close Combat: Prenez le commandement de véritables soldats — French tag-lined title

Close Combat: Take command of men who act like real soldiers — Tag-lined title

Project X — Working title

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Facts

Developer

Atomic Games

Publisher

Microsoft, SNEG

Released

1996

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