In World War 2 Wargame Battleplan, We Lead the Allied Forces
Battleplan features an 11-mission campaign that lets players experience key historical battles on the Western Front, culminating in the final push into Germany.
Gameplay and Development Insights
Slitherine showcased Battleplan’s opening mission during a Twitch stream, offering a detailed look at the game’s current development and gameplay mechanics. The game emphasizes planning and logistics as essential to mission success, with players directing armor, aircraft, and infantry in combined arms warfare through real-time orders.
Strategic Preparation and Map Use
Each mission begins with an intelligence briefing, revealing the map for strategic planning and unit organization. Players must consider terrain types and the layout of supply lines while drawing their strategy.
Adaptive Combat Tactics
During battles, players adjust tactics dynamically, performing actions such as seizing high ground, merging or dividing divisions, and calling in air support. Air support options include reconnaissance to reveal hidden enemies, fighter-bombers to attack armored units, and carpet bombing to destroy fortifications.
“Seize high ground, merge or split divisions, and call in air support — reconnaissance to expose hidden positions, fighter-bombers to break armor, or carpet bombing to shatter fortifications.”
Day and night cycles affect visibility, requiring adaptation to changing conditions.
Campaign Progression
The campaign consists of 11 historical missions covering battles in locations such as Cherbourg, Caen, and deeper into Germany. Progression persists across missions, with divisions gaining veterancy, officers unlocking new abilities, and losses needing replenishment.
Players can use requisition points to deploy historic divisions or create custom unit formations.
“Progress carries from mission to mission, as divisions gain veterancy, officers unlock abilities, and losses must be replenished.”
Summary
Battleplan delivers a detailed, historically grounded wargaming experience that combines strategic planning, adaptive tactics, and ongoing campaign progression across iconic Western Front battles.
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