Market Garden: Operational WWII Wargame (Build 12613093)
Market Garden is a highly detailed operational wargame focusing on the pivotal WWII battle Operation Market Garden (September 17th – 25th 1944). Developed by VR Designs and published by Slitherine Ltd., this title places players in command of key historical formations, challenging them to replicate or alter the historic dash to secure vital bridges in the Netherlands.
Category
Strategy game, Simulation, Wargame, Historical
About
Market Garden is a highly detailed operational wargame focusing on the pivotal WWII battle Operation Market Garden (September 17th – 25th 1944). Developed by VR Designs and published by Slitherine Ltd., this title places players in command of key historical formations, challenging them to replicate or alter the historic dash to secure vital bridges in the Netherlands.
This grand strategy simulation offers unparalleled depth, requiring players to manage logistics, unit condition, air support, and historical objectives across a detailed hex-based map. The game features 8 comprehensive scenarios, covering the crucial initial airborne drops, the race up 'Hell's Highway' by XXX Corps, and the desperate fighting around Arnhem, Nijmegen, and Eindhoven. Success depends not just on combat strength but on securing critical supply routes and reacting swiftly to unexpected German counterattacks. Units include the British Guards Armoured Division, US 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions, and key German blocking forces like the II Parachute Corps and SS Panzer divisions. The simulation engine meticulously models factors like unit morale, terrain effects, weather, and the crucial element of air superiority.
Features
- Operational scale wargame covering the entire scope of Operation Market Garden.
- Eight detailed historical scenarios allowing play as both Allied and Axis forces.
- Meticulous modeling of logistics, supply chains, and combat dynamics.
- Hundreds of historical units, including infantry, armored divisions, and specialized airborne troops.
- Detailed hex-based map representing the terrain and infrastructure of the Dutch corridor.
- High replayability with variable objectives and unpredictable enemy AI response.
Ratings
User Reviews
- An outstanding wargame! The detail on supply and logistics is fantastic, making every move count. It captures the tension of Market Garden perfectly.
- Slitherine continues to deliver top-tier strategy. This is a must-have for anyone interested in tactical WWII simulations. Highly challenging and historically accurate.
- If you enjoy deep operational strategy, Market Garden is superb. The UI is clean, and the scenarios force difficult decisions. Five stars!
- Challenging but rewarding. Learning the combat system takes time, but the payoff of maneuvering an entire corps is immense. Great AI.
- The best Market Garden simulation I've played in years. VR Designs clearly did their homework on historical accuracy and map detail.