Twilight Struggle

Twilight Struggle

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Release Date: April 13, 2016

Strategy, turn-based, Cold War, war strategy, crowdfunding, indie games, multiplayer, singleplayer, internet

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A digital adaptation of the strategy board game created by American company GMT Games. Twilight Struggle takes place during the Cold War and the player assumes the role of a leader of one of the two empires – USA or USSR. The game is played in turns on a global map. The rivaling sides are playing with cards that trigger events beneficial for one, either, or neither side of the conflict.

Twilight Struggle is a digital adaptation of the strategy board game. Both versions of the game were developed by GMT Games, an American company that was founded in 1990 and until now was only creating board games. The company released more than 200 of board games among which the bestselling ones were Twilight Struggle, Commands & Colors series, Combat Commander series, Labyrinth and Battle Line. Twilight Struggle is the first title moved by GMT Games to digital platforms, including to PC, PS4 and etc..

Mechanics

The game takes place during the Cold War. The player assumes the role of a leader of one of two empires – the USA or the USSR. The game is played in a turn-based system. The opponents are playing drawn cards which triggers events profitable for both sides, for one side or neutral. These cards strengthen their position in the region, weaken the opponent, develop the space program or give them strategic advantage. By doing so, players gather Victory Points. The player who will have more of them at the end of the game wins.

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Last updated on April 7, 2016

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Twilight Struggle Summary

Platforms:

PC / Windows

PC / Windows April 13, 2016

PlayStation 4

PlayStation 4 cancelled

Xbox One

Xbox One cancelled

Android OS

Android OS December 19, 2016

Apple iOS

Apple iOS June 27, 2016

PlayStation Vita

PlayStation Vita cancelled

Developer: GMT Games

Age restrictions: none

Twilight Struggle System Requirements

PC / Windows

PC / Windows

Minimum: Intel Pentium IV 2.0 GHz, 1 GB RAM, graphic card Intel HD or better, 500 MB HDD, Windows XP

Apple iOS

Apple iOS

Requirements: iPad