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History -- Civil War: Secret Missions Review
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Posted by Donster on: 2008-11-25 16:30:08 385
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Civil War buffs, prepare to be disappointed.
By Jeff Haynes, IGN
When it comes to making historical events approachable, the History Channel excels at condensing the blander elements into interesting segments that both educate and entertain. As a result, it would seem like a natural course for the television network to branch out into videogames, using their considerable talents to make titles based on wars both engaging as well as informational. For example, Activision and Cauldron teamed up with the History Channel two years ago to present a glimpse of the Civil War, but it was plagued by generic play and lots of technical issues. Unfortunately, not much has changed for their latest return to the War Between the States. History -- Civil War: Secret Missions attempts to present the clandestine action of Union and Confederate soldiers during the war, but a non-existent story, coupled with weak gameplay mechanics and bland visuals, make this a disappointing shooter at best.
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