What is Sid Meier's Antietam! and when was it released?
Sid Meier's Antietam! is a real-time computer wargame designed by Sid Meier, co-founder of Firaxis Games. It was released in December 1999 as a prequel to the 1997 game Sid Meier's Gettysburg!
Questions about Sid Meier's Antietam!
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How was Sid Meier's Antietam! distributed?
Sid Meier's Antietam! was not sold in retail stores. Firaxis released it exclusively through online distribution, which Computer Gaming World described as a grand experiment to test the viability of online-only sales for commercial releases.
What battle is covered in Sid Meier's Antietam!?
The game covers the Battle of Antietam from the American Civil War. Players can command either Confederate or Union troops, and can play historical scenarios or explore alternate outcomes.
How did critics receive Sid Meier's Antietam!?
Sid Meier's Antietam! received favorable reviews according to Metacritic. Computer Gaming World named it the best wargame of 1999, describing it as intensely absorbing and wickedly punishing. Computer Games Strategy Plus named it a runner-up for its 1999 Wargame of the Year award.
What is the relationship between Sid Meier's Antietam! and Sid Meier's Gettysburg!?
Sid Meier's Antietam! is the prequel to Sid Meier's Gettysburg!, which was released in 1997. Both games were designed by Sid Meier and developed by Firaxis Games.
Who designed Sid Meier's Antietam!?
Sid Meier designed Antietam!, which was developed and released by Firaxis Games, the studio he co-founded.