Operation Combat

Operation Combat is a war simulation and strategy game that runs on the DOS platform. Released in 1991, it is one of the oldest multiplayer war games which also popularized modem play. Operation Combat was published by Merit Studios Inc.
The player assumes the role of a commander who is tasked with leading his troops to victory. The Battle is between the Red Army and the Blue Army, with very little backstory or context. The player can choose either the Red or the Blue army to command. The gameplay is turn-based where each turn lasts for about 240 seconds.
The commander, with the help of a few maps, needs to guide and command his troops in battle against the opponent. Air support is available and can be requested when the need arises. Once the troops have reached the coordinates, the commander can give orders to fire or wait for the opponent to make a move.
Information about artillery and ammunition is available on the screen, so the commander can request reinforcements in advance. The commander also has huge tanks at their disposal which he can use at the enemy base. The goal is to destroy the enemy headquarters. The unit must overcome rough and uneven terrain, very accurately displayed by the use of isometric graphics. Operation Combat might lack the precision of modern-day war games but does a commendable job of recreating a battle scene with good graphics and sound effects. It demands quick decision- making and strong reflexes which are characteristics of every battle simulation.

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