Ships Ahoy - World War II: Road to Victory

Matrix Games announces the release of World War II: Road to Victory,
as IQ Games' turn-based WW2 strategy game is now available in their online
store. Word is:Matrix Games and IQ Software are pleased to announce the
release of World War II: Road to Victory! Now gamers can wage World War II in
Europe from the front lines in France and Russia to the deserts of North Africa
and the airfields and convoys of Britain in a riveting turn-based grand strategy
format.

David Heath, Director of Operations at Matrix Games, said “This debut release
from new developer IQ Software delivers great gameplay and historical depth in a
classic hex-based and turn-based grand strategy format. World War II: Road to
Victory beautifully combines highly replayable game mechanics with ease of use
to make a great wargame for beginners and advanced players alike.”

World War II: Road to Victory, the first release from IQ Software, puts the
player at the helm of his choice of one or more Axis or Allied nations,
including minor nations, amidst a continent torn by full scale war. Combat,
production, research and diplomacy are all fully modeled.

A diplomacy system based on political points allows you to sway possible allies
to your side. Naval combat includes fleet engagements, elusive raiders and
U-Boats as well as a convoy system. Concentrate precious industrial resources on
building, training and upgrading a wide variety of combat units from airborne
soldiers and armored divisions up to nuclear weapons! Historical leaders enhance
the performance of your armies and historical events give you choices that can
change the course of history. World War II: Road to Victory is fought across
turns that vary in length by season and 25 km hexes with divisions and corps,
giving the player a broad strategic picture of the war while still leaving
enough room for operational decisions.

Features include:

        • 1939, 1940 and 1941 start date scenarios with unique
strategic considerations and challenges
        • Simple and intuitive user interface with engrossing
historical gameplay
        • Play as any one nation or multiple nations at once to
experience the war from a unique perspective
        • An innovative naval combat model and realistic supply
convoy attack system
        • A simple yet immersive political point system for
diplomatic relations – alienate enemies and solidify ties with allies
        • A healthy variety of combat units to command from
armoured and airborne forces to strategic bombers and battleships – even nukes!

        • Historical events including player choices that can guide
and shape the course of the war


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