- Publisher: Activision
- Release Date: Nov 14, 2006
- Also On: PC
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A game based on the American Civil War could get fans excited, and you'd expect more when it carries the History Channel name. A thoroughly disappointing outing.
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War has rarely been this uninspiring and run-of-the-mill.
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Smartly though, the game is very easy on the lowest setting, so even the most aim-challenged of casual gamers should be able to get far into it.
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Enemies are downright dumb and it's pretty hard to tell what's solid and what isn't. Bullets breeze through some things but won't pass through the gap between the spokes of a wagon wheel.
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While the game could certainly have used some refinement in a number of key areas, at the end of the day I still enjoyed my time with it.
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The price tag of $50 seems almost insulting to anyone who buys this game, as it has too many problems to even consider warranting a run-through.
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With a lack of multiplayer and a very short game – it’s doubtful you’ll be playing this long. The only replay value is the attempt to try to beat your friends score online and that’s not much of an incentive.
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History Channel: Civil War is good for a few mindless hours of shooting action, but not much else. History buffs need not apply.
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At best, Civil War is a weekend rental for shooter fans, history buffs, or Achievement miners who aren't knee deep in this fall's blockbuster military games. Be prepared to learn a little and reload a lot - while the buckshot flies all around you.
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While the historical battles can feel appropriately fierce at times, A Nation Divided is too short and flawed and with no multiplayer mode there’s not much here shooter fans will enjoy.
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The History Channel Civil War is a nice alternative to other World War II shooters, but you might want to rent it on a rainy weekend. It's a shame because The History Channel footage is really well integrated into the game.
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Sure, you've got some historic weapons and rally cries you won't likely hear in another game. Yet, the shooting isn't fun and the gameplay doesn't do anything to bring the feel of the Civil War to life.
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It’s a must play for any Civil War-loving gamers out there, and a decent rental for anyone curious to experience a war game from a war other than World War II for a change.
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Official Xbox MagazineWe honestly wanted to like this game a lot, but really, it's worth liking only a little. [Feb. 2007, p.76]
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A breath of fresh air when every other historical first person shooter is focusing on World War II, but unfortunately the game isn’t interesting enough to warrant a $50 purchase when you pick up the substantially better "Call of Duty 3" for a few dollars more.
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The only person I can recommend this to is a sado-masochist. They will enjoy the torture and unbearing pain that is this game. Please, avoid at all costs.
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After playing through the game, we couldn't help but wonder why Civil War: A Nation Divided wasn't released at a lower price point. The game features subpar graphics, no multiplayer mode, poor AI, and a fairly short single-player campaign.
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Ultimately, History Channel: Civil War is a game that should be played by most war FPS fans just to experience something different. It may not be the most innovative or exhilarating war FPS, but it is a breath of fresh air from WWII FPS #205.
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While Civil War isn’t going to win over most FPS fans the game does show a huge amount of potential.
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 17 out of 33
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Mixed: 10 out of 33
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Negative: 6 out of 33
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YomoweyhhfgmkcnkxjJul 18, 2007
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LakotaB.May 19, 2007Its pretty fun but is short and has no multipalyer on it. Pretty good graphics but you die to much from the cannons.