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War

War is a turn-based strategy game for one or two players, set on a single-screen battlefield. Players command a diverse array of military units including infantry, tanks, planes, and engineers to invade enemy…

31 December 1982

War is a shooter, released 31 December 1982 on Apple II, Atari 8-bit and Commodore C64/128/MAX.

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What War is

War was released in 1982. It is available on Apple II, Atari 8-bit and Commodore C64/128/MAX.

The premise, in the publisher's words

War is a turn-based strategy game for one or two players, set on a single-screen battlefield. Players command a diverse array of military units including infantry, tanks, planes, and engineers to invade enemy territory and eliminate opposing forces. The game features various terrain types such as forests, towns, rivers, and fields, which affect unit movement and strategy. Players can utilize flight units for bombing runs, deploy fast and powerful armored units, or rely on numerous but weaker infantry. Engineers play a crucial role by constructing and demolishing bridges, enabling troops to traverse otherwise impassable terrain.
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How it plays

It is played from a first person perspective. Its themes are action.

What it launched against

War launched on 31 December 1982, within three weeks of Trashman, King Kong, Evolution and Xevious.

Released around the same time: Trashman, King Kong, Evolution, Xevious.

Quick answers

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When did War come out?
War was released on 31 December 1982 for Apple II, Atari 8-bit and Commodore C64/128/MAX.

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