Combat Mission Cold War

Argh, das Spiel läuft leider sehr laggy ab und die Steuerung der Truppen finde ich katastrophal. Es hätte sicher Potential, braucht aber noch extrem viel Entwicklung bis zur Serienreife.

It's harder to get through the menus without crashing than it is to play the actual game

Good simulator and I really love Cold War but the scale of the game doesn't go well with the horrible engine of combat mission. I wish I could give this one a neutral. But it does work well with smaller scale scenarios.

Combat Mission: Cold War – A Tactical Masterpiece for Realists Combat Mission: Cold War is a dream come true for anyone fascinated by the hypothetical clash between NATO and the Warsaw Pact during the tense decades of the 1970s and 1980s. Built on Battlefront’s legendary Combat Mission engine, this title combines authenticity, depth, and tension in a way few modern strategy games can match. From the first mission, the game immerses you in the gritty realities of Cold War-era combat. Every tank duel, every infantry maneuver, and every air support call feels earned — not scripted. You can practically feel the pressure as you line up an M60 Patton against a T-72 in the fog of war. The simulation detail is astonishing: ballistics, armor penetration, morale, communication — all meticulously modeled to reflect real-world doctrine and battlefield chaos. What really sets Cold War apart is its flexibility. You can fight small skirmishes or command full battalions, craft your own scenarios, or explore the built-in campaigns that capture “what if” moments from the Fulda Gap to the inner German border. Each scenario feels like a living tactical puzzle where terrain, timing, and discipline matter more than brute force. While the visuals are functional rather than flashy, the gameplay more than compensates. There’s a raw, almost documentary-style realism to the battles — no cinematic fluff, just pure, intense warfare. The sound design, from distant artillery to the crack of small arms fire, adds a layer of immersion that makes every engagement feel authentic. For players who appreciate thoughtful, methodical tactics and deep military realism, Combat Mission: Cold War stands as one of the best strategy experiences available. It rewards patience, planning, and historical curiosity, offering hundreds of hours of replay value. Verdict: A deeply satisfying, immersive Cold War tactical experience that rewards brains over reflexes. A must-have for serious wargamers and history buffs alike. ⭐ Score: 9/10 – A classic reborn for those who value realism and tactical mastery.

Fifth Combat Mission game in my collection but this time in cold war setting. It looks like it will be my favorite one. Nothing beats Combat Mission. Still.

Great game, the most realistic tactical simulator out there. Except guys in exposed in cupolas etc on armored vehicles die like flies, not realistic.....

Un classico intramontabile in un'ambientazione particolare. Risulta un pò limitato, non è il miglior capitolo della serie, ma è abbastanza particolare.

This is a great simulation of Cold War combat.

This game is capable of replicating the fundamental tactical tenets of modern combat to a certain degree—but only to a limited extent. Regrettably, it utterly fails to capture the authentic reactions of infantry squads when they come under enemy fire. The clunky control system also frequently reduces column deployments to chaotic disarray, and if you deviate even slightly from the scenario designers’ intended playstyle, every mission devolves into something ridiculous and farcical. A prime example: in the campaign scenarios, NATO forces are inexplicably short on artillery support, while defenders field more troops than the attackers—a scenario that stretches credulity to breaking point! That being said, for all its flaws, this is an exceptional wargame that outshines most others on the market. If you’re willing to exercise patience in commanding your units and leverage the principles of fire and maneuver to seize the upper hand, the payoff is an experience of pure tactical bliss!

excellent