There's more to your typical wargame that just crushing your opponent under the weight of your iron banner. It's political. There's a reason behind it all more than just the want to prove your worth. Afghanistan '11 emphasizes that, and it's out now.
Only announced a few months back, it's already time for Slitherine Games and Every Single Soldier to return the the strategy genre after the success that was Vietnam '65. Win over the hearts of minds of its people to reunite a war-torn Afghanistan with its sense of security.
The sandy dunes, deserts and plains are rife with explosive IEDs, local militia and the Taliban we've all heard so much about on local news networks. Strolling on over from the strongholds in Pakistan, they're out to take Afghanistan out from under its own feet for the good of their apparent just cause. You, on the other hand, will attempt to fight against all odds to bring about peace - or as much of it as you can.
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Resources are key to fighting - and finding - the enemy, and with so many dangers afoot, prior planning and careful execution are just as important. From sending small recon and scout forces over the hills and backing them up with timely supply drops to just changing on in head first, it's all in an effect to slow the opposition and win the trust of the country's people so that you can do your job somewhat guilt free and without worrying about whether its people want your help at all.
Grab Afghanistan '11 and its 18 different campaign scenarios through Steam for £22.99. The developers are promising "tens of hours of counter-insurgency warfare" alongside a customizable Skirmish mode for those looking to put their own spin on things.
