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SGS NATO's Nightmare Game Details

Title: SGS NATO's Nightmare
Genre: Simulation, Strategy
Developer: Strategy Game Studio
Publisher: Avalon Digital
Release Date: 4 May 2023
Store: Steam
Game Releasers: P2P
Size: 1.1 GB

About SGS NATO's Nightmare Game

Experience the nightmare scenario of a Cold War turned hot in Germany and Central Europe in SGS NATO's Nightmare, where you must achieve your goals without escalating into nuclear conflict.

In SGS NATO's Nightmare, players are transported back to the mid-1980s, where they must grapple with the hypothetical scenario of the Warsaw Pact launching a surprise attack on NATO. The game is set in Germany and Central Europe, with players tasked with achieving their goals without escalating the conflict into a full-blown nuclear war.

The game explores what might have happened if Gorbachev had lost power to a group of hardliners who decided to strike first while they still had superiority in numbers and surprise. The scenario is set in Germany, where the starting point is slightly better than it was in the 1970s, when the advantage in morale, equipment, and preparation was much bigger in favor of the other side.

SGS NATO's Nightmare offers a variety of scenarios, from small engagements in limited sectors of the front to complete campaigns covering half or the whole map. Players can choose from a range of scenarios, including FAR 1985, Fulda Gap, Austria Invasion, Fall of Denmark, BAOR 1985, CENTAG 1985, and Nato's Nightmare Campaign. Each scenario ranges from a few hours for the shortest scenarios to over 100 hours for the full campaign in the Advanced version.

The game is played on a map that covers all of West Germany, the Benelux, Eastern France, Austria, Czechoslovakia, East Germany, and Western Poland. Parts of Denmark, the Baltic Sea, Italy, Hungary, and the Soviet Union are also presented through off-map boxes. The game features all natural types of terrain, with differences showing the different levels of development in that part of Europe and its impact on military operations.

Players will take on the role of either NATO or the Warsaw Pact. The Pact side has numerous land and air forces at the start of the game, and its forces are really impressive, but it is lacking the means to sustain the offensive effort over a too long period of time, not only in the field, but also economically and politically. NATO must first hold desperately against the initial invasion, waiting for its reinforcements to alter the course of events. The aerial and technological superiority, as well as its logistical and economic might, are important and can compensate for the lower numbers.

SGS NATO's Nightmare uses a turn-based system, with each turn representing two days. The game scale is at the brigade or division level for land units of both sides, with smaller units (e.g., armor, AA, EW, special forces or engineering assets) being also present. Air units are in the form of squadrons. Naval units are also present, limited to the Baltic sea sector. Other items such as fortifications, minefields, HQ's, logistical depots or vehicles, or even refugees and stragglers are also present in good numbers.

Each scenario comes in two versions: basic and advanced. In the basic ones, units number will be limited to the main ones (divisions and brigades, a few assets, air squadrons or ships flotillas) and the gameplay will be facilitated by the lower density. This will help players who want to discover the game and its environment without going into too much complexity. In Advanced versions, dozens of new units are added (the game will have 2,000+ of them) to give all the chrome and flavor required by veteran players, who want to see how every detail of modern warfare (assets, electronic warfare, doctrines) is covered.

Players will not only enter detailed military operations and battles (both on land and in the air) in the central sector of Europe, but also live some of the military, political and diplomatic aspects of the war elsewhere (the Balkans, Scandinavia, Middle-East, Far east), with most of those being handled through the play of cards or via the occurrence of events.

Each unit has its own unit look, with nicely drawn and accurate original pictures of soldiers, vehicles, planes, or ships. For players who love the complete NATO's atmosphere, an alternative look of units with the current NATO symbology will be available too.

SGS NATO's Nightmare offers a balanced gameplay experience, with no side specifically advantaged overall, but the balance of power shifting at some point (advantage to Pact at start, NATO gains upper hand later). Both are playable and enjoyable once you capture the essence of their specific strong points and weaknesses. Detailed scenario information sheets are here to help you get into the game.

Overall, SGS NATO's Nightmare provides an immersive simulation of a hypothetical conflict that could have changed the course of history. With a wide range of scenarios, gameplay options, and unit types, the game offers a rich and engaging experience for strategy and simulation enthusiasts alike.

SGS NATO's Nightmare Key Features

• - Explore a titanic conflict between NATO and the Warsaw Pact in Germany and Central Europe in the mid-1980s.
• - Experience the nightmare scenario of a surprise attack by the Soviet Union and its allies, and try to achieve your goals without escalating into a nuclear conflict.
• - Play through a variety of scenarios, from small engagements to complete campaigns covering the whole map, each with basic and advanced versions.
• - Command land, air, and naval units at the brigade or division level, with smaller units and special forces also present.
• - Enjoy beautifully drawn unit looks, with an alternative NATO symbology available.
• - Play as either side, with shifting balance of power over time.
• - Handle military, political, and diplomatic aspects of the war through cards and events.
• - Immerse yourself in the complete NATO atmosphere and experience all the details of modern warfare, including assets, electronic warfare, and doctrines.
• - With over 2,000 units and a variable duration of play, this simulation strategy game is sure to provide hours of thrilling gameplay.

System Requirements for SGS NATO's Nightmare

To play SGS NATO's Nightmare, a Windows 7, 8, or 10+ operating system is required with a minimum processor of 2.5 GHz Intel Dual Core or higher and 8 GB of RAM. The graphics card must be at least 512 MB NVIDIA GeForce 9600 or equivalent, and the game requires DirectX version 9.0. There should be 2 GB of storage space available, and a DirectX compatible sound card is necessary. However, the game may run slowly on smaller configurations during the initial loading phase. For optimal gameplay, it is recommended to have a Windows 7 (SP1+) or higher operating system, a 2.5 GHz Intel Dual Core or higher processor, and 32 GB of RAM. The graphics card should be 1024 MB DirectX 11 compatible, and the game requires DirectX version 11. There should be 4 GB of available storage space, and a DirectX 11+ compatible sound card is necessary. It is also recommended to have an SSD disk for fast loading.

• OS: Windows 7/8/10+
• Processor: 2.5 GHz Intel Dual Core or higher
• Memory: 8 GB RAM
• Graphics: 512 MB NVIDIA GeForce 9600 or equivalent
• DirectX: Version 9.0
• Storage: 2 GB available space
• Sound Card: DirectX Compatible
• Additional Notes: May be slow upon initial loading on small configurations

• OS: Windows 7 (SP1+) or higher
• Processor: 2.5 GHz Intel Dual Core or higher
• Memory: 16 GB RAM
• Graphics: 1024 MB DirectX 11 compatible
• DirectX: Version 11
• Storage: 4 GB available space
• Sound Card: DirectX 11+ Compatible
• Additional Notes: SSD Disk recommended for fast loading

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