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The Bluecoats: North & South

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3.6/5

( 33 Reviews )

3.6

33 Reviews

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The Bluecoats: North & South
Description
Reunite with Sergeant Cornelius M. Chesterfield and Corporal Blutch in this remastered game that combines turn-based strategy and real-time action. This new version will delight fans of the original game, initially released on the Amiga at the end of the 1980s! Master turn-based strategy to achie...
Genre:
Strategy - Real-time - Historical
Tags:
Strategy, Multiplayer, Historical, Real-Time, FPS, show 5 more... War, RTS, Military, Local Multiplayer, Board Game
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3.6/5

( 33 Reviews )

3.6

33 Reviews

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Product details
2020, Appeal Studios, ...
System requirements
Windows 7/8/10, i3-7300 or equivalent, 4 GB RAM, GTX 750 or equivalent, Version 11, 3 GB available s...
Time to beat
2 hMain
2 h Main + Sides
3 h Completionist
2 h All Styles

Game length provided by HowLongToBeat

Description
Reunite with Sergeant Cornelius M. Chesterfield and Corporal Blutch in this remastered game that combines turn-based strategy and real-time action. This new version will delight fans of the original game, initially released on the Amiga at the end of the 1980s!

Master turn-based strategy to achieve victory. Take control of new states, secure forts and railways to increase your resources, and lead reinforcements sent over from Europe. Discover or relive the experience of the original game "The Bluecoats: North and South", in single or two-player mode, with this updated version featuring redesigned gameplay!

Whether you're a rookie or an experienced player of strategy games, you can personalize your experience with a variety of options available to activate.
Discover various episodes in the history of the American Civil War by choosing which year to start in. You can attempt to change the course of history or maintain your positions.

Features:

  • 3 different gameplay modes:
    - Turn-based strategy map: take charge of operations and move your battalions to capture new states, engage the enemy, or strengthen your positions.
    - Real-time battles: get to the heart of the action and directly confront the enemy. Use your infantry, cavalry and artillery to achieve victory. Use the strengths of each corps to crush your opponent.
    - Attack and defend forts and trains in FPS mode. The totally redesigned gameplay puts you in the shoes of the soldier. Defend your positions from the invader or take the initiative by attacking enemy possessions.
  • Full two-player mode.

©Dupuis 2020 ©2020 Microids SA. All rights reserved. Developed by Appeal Studios. Published by Microids SA. All right reserved.

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Why buy on GOG.COM?
DRM FREE. No activation or online connection required to play.
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Time to beat
2 hMain
2 h Main + Sides
3 h Completionist
2 h All Styles

Game length provided by HowLongToBeat

Game details
Genre:
Strategy - Real-time - Historical
Tags:
Strategy, Multiplayer, Historical, Real-Time, FPS, show 5 more... War, RTS, Military, Local Multiplayer, Board Game
Works on:
Windows (7, 8, 10, 11), Mac OS X (10.13+)
Release date:
{{'2020-11-05T00:00:00+02:00' | date: 'longDate' : ' +0200 ' }}
Company:
Appeal Studios / Microids
Size:
1.8 GB
Links:
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Cloud saves
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Single-player
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Posted on: April 5, 2024

ikir83

Verified owner

Games: 24 Reviews: 1

A classic updated

Really love the idea of this refreshed version of N&S. You can fee the passion devs used to recreate a modern version of this gem. Still I have some criticism: 1) macOS Joypad support is broken or not well supported, impossible to use my 8BitDo 2) The "fps" part is a bit raw, no customise keys option, mouse acceleration Overall it is a nice mini game... game.

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Posted on: April 13, 2025

solarninja0

Verified owner

Games: 333 Reviews: 4

Terrible execution

As much as I liked the original game, this is so clunky, and annoying. Plus the camera movement that makes me sick.

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Posted on: August 24, 2024

gambit1007

Verified owner

Games: 276 Reviews: 1

ok to kill some time every now and then

not a bad ressurection of north and south from >30 years ago, nice to kill some time every now and then, but no "wow" factor". ok to buy for 1 or 2$

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Posted on: September 22, 2024

harm1383

Verified owner

Games: 69 Reviews: 47

awesome

one of those games that i played in my youth in the 90's...it's a nice makeover (even tho' the original still makes more fun when it comes to rushin' forts & trains) & add-on for my 2 lil i4770/i4790 4gb gpu 8/16gb ram win10 pc's; on them i play older pc (90's - early2010's)/dos/amiga-emu games...still looking out for older cheap games on sale...

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Posted on: October 11, 2024

djackson1123

Verified owner

Games: 21 Reviews: 1

Fun and challenging.

Great game. The idea of switching between strategy and action is a great blend. 1 Issue is teh ability ti change button configurations doesn't exist. The default buttons are not ideal for me.

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