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The new reference in RTS at its best! The Wargame series returns to duty, larger, richer and more spectacular than ever before. In Wargame Red Dragon, you are engaged in a large-scale conflict where Western forces clash against the Communist bloc.
Wargame: Red Dragon is a strategy, rts and military game
developed and published by Eugen Systems.
Released on April 17th 2014 is available on Windows, MacOS and Linux
in 11 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Polish, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Ukrainian and Traditional Chinese.
It has received 19,183 reviews of which 17,036 were positive and 2,147 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. 😎
The game is currently priced at 29.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for less on Gamivo.
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Windows
- OS *: WINDOWS XP SP3/WINDOWS VISTA SP2/WINDOWS 7,8,10,11
- Processor: AMD/INTEL DUAL-CORE 2.5 GHZ
- Memory: 2048 MB RAM
- Graphics: 256 MB 100% DIRECTX 9 AND SHADERS 3.0 COMPATIBLE ATI RADEON X1800 GTO/NVIDIA GEFORCE 7600 GT/INTEL HD 3000 OR HIGHER
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 20 GB available space
- Sound Card: DIRECTX 9 COMPATIBLE
- Additional Notes: INTERNET CONNECTION REQUIRED FOR ONLINE GAMING
MacOS
- OS: MAC OS X 10.7
- Processor: INTEL CORE 2 DUO 2.4 GHZ
- Memory: 2048 MB RAM
- Graphics: 256 MB ATI RADEON HD 4670/NVIDIA GEFORCE GT120/320M OR HIGHER
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 20 GB available space
- Additional Notes: INTERNET CONNECTION REQUIRED FOR ACTIVATION AND ONLINE GAMING
Linux
- OS: UBUNTU 12.04 LTS 64bits/UBUNTU 12.10 64bits/SteamOS 64bits
- Processor: AMD/INTEL DUAL-CORE 2.5 GHZ
- Memory: 2048 MB RAM
- Graphics: 256 MB SHADERS 3.0 COMPATIBLE. ATI RADEON X1800 GTO/NVIDIA GEFORCE 7600 GT/INTEL HD 3000 OR HIGHER
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 20 GB available space
- Additional Notes: INTERNET CONNECTION REQUIRED FOR ACTIVATION AND ONLINE GAMING
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Wargame: Red Dragon is a highly detailed and ambitious real-time strategy game developed by Eugen Systems, which builds upon the solid foundations of its predecessors in the Wargame series. Set during an alternate Cold War conflict in East Asia, the game offers players a sprawling battlefield that combines massive tactical depth with a sprawling roster of units drawn from various real-world militaries. It’s a title that caters to hardcore strategy enthusiasts who crave complexity, authenticity, and intense, large-scale combat scenarios. One of the standout features of Red Dragon is its immense unit diversity. The game boasts over 1,000 units, ranging from infantry squads and light armored vehicles to heavy tanks, aircraft, and naval vessels. Each unit is painstakingly modeled with authentic statistics, weaponry, and behaviors, giving players a deeply immersive experience that emphasizes tactical nuance and careful unit management. The addition of naval and amphibious warfare expands the strategic possibilities far beyond the previous Wargame titles, adding layers of complexity to map control and battlefield tactics that keep players constantly adapting. The campaign and single-player missions place you in command of either NATO or Warsaw Pact forces fighting across the Korean Peninsula and surrounding regions. These scenarios are well-crafted, challenging, and often require a balance of offensive pushes and careful defensive positioning. Players must master reconnaissance, combined arms tactics, and effective use of terrain to succeed. The real-time nature of combat means that split-second decisions matter, and mistakes can cascade quickly, making every engagement feel tense and rewarding. Multiplayer is where Wargame: Red Dragon truly shines. Matches can involve up to 20 players divided into teams, battling across large, detailed maps that often span land, sea, and air. The learning curve is steep, but for those willing to invest the time, multiplayer offers endlessly varied and competitive gameplay. Coordinating with teammates, managing supply lines, and juggling multiple fronts are essential to victory, making for a deep and satisfying tactical experience. The community remains active years after release, a testament to the game’s enduring appeal. Graphically, Red Dragon uses a detailed and realistic art style that focuses on clarity and battlefield readability over flashy effects. The maps are richly detailed with realistic terrain features like forests, hills, and urban areas that impact line-of-sight and unit movement. Animations and effects are functional but restrained, serving the tactical gameplay rather than spectacle. The sound design, including radio chatter and authentic weapon effects, further immerses players in the Cold War atmosphere. Despite its many strengths, Wargame: Red Dragon can be intimidating for newcomers. The interface is dense, and the sheer number of units and systems may overwhelm casual players. Micromanagement can be demanding, and without a solid grasp of combined arms tactics and reconnaissance, new players might struggle. Additionally, the game’s pacing is slower compared to more arcade-style RTS titles, which might not appeal to those seeking quick, flashy action. However, these challenges are part of the appeal for fans of realistic military simulations. In conclusion, Wargame: Red Dragon stands as one of the most detailed and tactically rich real-time strategy games available. Its vast array of authentic units, multi-domain combat, and challenging gameplay deliver an unparalleled Cold War RTS experience. While it requires dedication and patience to master, the reward is a deep and nuanced game that offers tremendous strategic depth and thrilling large-scale battles. For players passionate about military strategy and history, Red Dragon is a must-play that continues to hold relevance years after its release. Rating: 7/10
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At this point, it's close to its final hours. This game will forever be my Gold Standard I will compare all past, present, and future wargames to.
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Awful learning curve, playerbase could die at any moment, somewhat schizophrenic community, requires you to practice full-time to be competitive, just what I need
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Wargame: Red Dragon delivers unparalleled tactical depth and historical military fetishism wrapped in an engine that makes destruction beautiful. It's simultaneously the pinnacle of strategy game design and a disturbing example of how we've commodified conflict into entertainment. You'll learn more about Cold War military hardware than most history courses teach while completely disconnecting from the human cost such knowledge represents in reality.
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This game is the most angering painful experience you'll ever have with an RTS. I hated every moment of micro. I hate this game. 10/10 5 Stars I'd buy this again in a heartbeat.
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Wargame: Red Dragon is currently priced at 29.99€ on Steam.
Wargame: Red Dragon is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 29.99€ on Steam.
Wargame: Red Dragon received 17,036 positive votes out of a total of 19,183 achieving a rating of 8.68.
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Wargame: Red Dragon was developed and published by Eugen Systems.
Wargame: Red Dragon is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Wargame: Red Dragon is playable and fully supported on MacOS.
Wargame: Red Dragon is playable and fully supported on Linux.
Wargame: Red Dragon offers both single-player and multi-player modes.
Wargame: Red Dragon offers both Co-op and PvP modes.
There are 9 DLCs available for Wargame: Red Dragon. Explore additional content available for Wargame: Red Dragon on Steam.
Wargame: Red Dragon does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
Wargame: Red Dragon does not support Steam Remote Play.
Wargame: Red Dragon is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
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Developer
Eugen Systems
Publisher
Eugen Systems
Release
17 Apr 2014
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