The History Channel: Civil War - A Nation Divided

 Xbox 360
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6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 33 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 33
  3. Negative: 6 out of 33
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  1. [Anonymous]
    Jan 16, 2007
    6
    My expectations were low for this game, I had borrowed it from a friend just to get some the achievement points for it, but it offered a little more. The missions are so linear it's a bit dull at times, and the guns take a while to reload, but that makes it more real I guess, the graphics were better than I would have thought. But this ultimatly this is a pretty fun game, sure My expectations were low for this game, I had borrowed it from a friend just to get some the achievement points for it, but it offered a little more. The missions are so linear it's a bit dull at times, and the guns take a while to reload, but that makes it more real I guess, the graphics were better than I would have thought. But this ultimatly this is a pretty fun game, sure it's super short, and you could probably beat it in a day, it's not worth 50$, it's basically what the name suggest, it's a game developed by History buffs" and thats exactly what you get out of it.… Expand
  2. MikeC.
    Feb 21, 2007
    3
    Hard mode shows some serious flaws, such as enemys can shoot you when your behind cover, which can become a real drag, and will make you want to throw you're controller. This is the type of game that would be appreciated if there were nothing to compare it to, but since you have the likes of COD2, Gears Of War and Rainbow Six, this game cannot stand its ground at all compared to Hard mode shows some serious flaws, such as enemys can shoot you when your behind cover, which can become a real drag, and will make you want to throw you're controller. This is the type of game that would be appreciated if there were nothing to compare it to, but since you have the likes of COD2, Gears Of War and Rainbow Six, this game cannot stand its ground at all compared to other shooters on the console.… Expand
  3. AaronA.
    Nov 10, 2006
    9
    I got this game on a whim and was pleasantly surprised. It is a much tougher kind of first person shooter than others in the genre with its weaponry from the 1800s that requre each shot to really matter vs something like HALO 2 where you got a gun in each hand spittin a 100 bullets a second. Being produced by Activision it has a similar control scheme and feel to Call of Duty, except you I got this game on a whim and was pleasantly surprised. It is a much tougher kind of first person shooter than others in the genre with its weaponry from the 1800s that requre each shot to really matter vs something like HALO 2 where you got a gun in each hand spittin a 100 bullets a second. Being produced by Activision it has a similar control scheme and feel to Call of Duty, except you can't crawl on the ground, only crouch. The battles are just as chaiotic however. With virtually zero advertising on this game out there it is a gem surely to be overlooked.… Expand
  4. NeilV.
    Dec 19, 2006
    5
    The graphics and sound are good, and the historical presentation is interesting. Aside from that, there was not a lot to like about this game. It's fairly easy, somewhat tedious and is not polished. A few more months would have done it well. Using cover is next to worthless as you are often shot by enemies you can't see, even when crouched behind a rock. Likewise, in a few The graphics and sound are good, and the historical presentation is interesting. Aside from that, there was not a lot to like about this game. It's fairly easy, somewhat tedious and is not polished. A few more months would have done it well. Using cover is next to worthless as you are often shot by enemies you can't see, even when crouched behind a rock. Likewise, in a few spots, the collision detection seems off. You will have an enemy sighted up in your crosshairs (doesn't matter if you are zoomed or not), and they do not respond to being shot. Somewhat disappointed overall, but the game is not horrible.… Expand
  5. ShawnN.
    Jan 5, 2007
    6
    The graphics in civil war are almost alike of the graphics for a PlayStation 2! The guns are awesome and it has a good historical backround..... another thing is when you walk in puddles you dont hear the water sound....it would be better if it were co-op and have more misson's... I would not recommend for sombody to buy this game it is way to easy and the game cost $59.99....if you The graphics in civil war are almost alike of the graphics for a PlayStation 2! The guns are awesome and it has a good historical backround..... another thing is when you walk in puddles you dont hear the water sound....it would be better if it were co-op and have more misson's... I would not recommend for sombody to buy this game it is way to easy and the game cost $59.99....if you rent this game you will beat it fast ....that's if your good at shooting game. Overall good gameplay and alright graphics.… Expand
  6. LakotaB.
    May 19, 2007
    7
    Its pretty fun but is short and has no multipalyer on it. Pretty good graphics but you die to much from the cannons.
  7. Yomoweyhhfgmkcnkxj
    Jul 18, 2007
    1
    I thought this game was shit. why the hell does the union wear freakin gray hats, everyone looks the same, your just a lonely soldier with no squad or division, this gamedoesn't knowhow people like good graphics. in most games The ps2 graphics are good on this game it looks like your playing a ds. The 360 looks like ps2 graphics should in ost games
  8. CraigR.
    Nov 16, 2006
    8
    This game uses the COD2 engine to simulate 12 battles in the American Civil War. The weapons are historically accurate, and the reload times are in fact accurate as well. This game makes melee take importance over gunplay. You have rifles, repeaters, carbines, pistols, sabres, knives and historically correct gernades (you have to land them flat for them to explode!). You will save your This game uses the COD2 engine to simulate 12 battles in the American Civil War. The weapons are historically accurate, and the reload times are in fact accurate as well. This game makes melee take importance over gunplay. You have rifles, repeaters, carbines, pistols, sabres, knives and historically correct gernades (you have to land them flat for them to explode!). You will save your bullets for critical times and it cranks the intensity of the game up dramatically because of this. There are also cannons, gatling guns, and powerkegs to use in this game. The 12 levels are all real Civil War battles, 6 for the North, and 6 for the South. The graphics are above average, since this is using the COD2 engine. The frenzy that was in COD2 is here too, but more intense because you just can't go in blasting. You will learn to respect your sabre and bayonet. A solid, well-produced effort and certainly worth your time if you are a fan of FPS. This game puts a new spin on FPS games and it does not disappoint.… Expand
  9. MarkW.
    Nov 17, 2006
    8
    Don't overlook this sleeper hit, a must for fans of the FPS genre.
  10. AShock
    Nov 22, 2006
    8
    This Game was a total Shock to me. I rented it off gamefly and I must say it is a really good game. This isn't a Run and shoot game that FPS have become known for lately. You have to respect your cover. The weapons are accurate and so are the reloading times. its great to see that when your reloading the enemy is taking just as long so they can't get any cheap shots on you. Over This Game was a total Shock to me. I rented it off gamefly and I must say it is a really good game. This isn't a Run and shoot game that FPS have become known for lately. You have to respect your cover. The weapons are accurate and so are the reloading times. its great to see that when your reloading the enemy is taking just as long so they can't get any cheap shots on you. Over all a great game. Just pricey… Expand
  11. NicolasR.
    Dec 6, 2006
    8
    I originally bought this game because I'm a Civil War buff. I was pleasantly suprised. It looks good, mostly sounds good, and you can bayonet people! What's more fun than that?
  12. AnonymousMC
    May 15, 2007
    7
    ok game. the getting shot while in cover thing gets really anoying. It is pretty straight forward. other than the fact that i isn't based in WW2 it is not too much different from The COD games. but other than that it is on ok game but I don't recomend paying the full price for it
  13. ACE5
    Nov 26, 2006
    3
    This game is a waste... I'm glad I rented this, instead of buying it. The 360 has games that put this crap to shame. The only reason it even got a 3 from me is because the controls aren't horribly wrong. but the rest of the game is boring and ugly.
  14. JackW.
    Dec 27, 2006
    10
    I gave it a 10 because the graphics are really good, the sound is awesome and when you bayonet people you just feel plain good.
  15. joer40
    Sep 11, 2015
    6
    The History Channel: Civil War - A Nation Divided is an average game for the most part, I liked being given the backgrounds on the battles before playing them. Both campaigns are alright (some missions are very tedious). The graphics though are PS2 or Xbox -ish "not very good".

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#86 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2006
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#52 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2006
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Metascore
53

Mixed or average reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 19
  3. Negative: 3 out of 19
  1. TeamXbox
    58
    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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  2. GamesRadar+
    50
    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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  3. IGN
    50
    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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