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UMS: The Universal Military Simulator

by Intergalactic Development Inc.·published by Rainbird

19877
PCDOSAmigaAtari STMac

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7.2/ 10

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UMS (Universal Military Simulator) attempts to cover the ground of games like Empire and go beyond, simulating almost every aspect of warfare in a realistic manner. Battles can range from ancient history to a science-fiction future, with famed battled such as Gettysburg and the Battle of Hastings built in. The view system operates at multiple levels, from a single unit up to the whole theater.

However, there is no naval element whatsoever and the design pays little attention to extremely important wargaming concepts like fog of war.

The game spawned a sequel, UMS II.

Ways to play

Modes

Single playerMultiplayer

Perspective

Bird view / Isometric

DLC

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Game details

Business Model

Commercial

Media Type

5.25" Floppy Disk

Input Devices Supported/Optional

Keyboard

System requirements

Min. CPU Class Required

Intel 8088 / 8086

Min. OS Class Required

PC/MS-DOS 2.0

Min. RAM Required

512 KB

Video Modes Supported

CGA, EGA

Sound Devices Supported

PC Speaker

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Facts

Publisher

Rainbird

Released

1987

Series

UMS: Universal Military Simulator

Platforms

PCDOSAmigaAtari STMac

Standing

Top 34% by visits

Tags

Top-downIsometricTurn-basedWargameHistorical events