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Digital Gaming => Computer Gaming => Topic started by: RommelFox on September 11, 2018, 01:57:21 PM

Title: Soviet-Afghan War Games?
Post by: RommelFox on September 11, 2018, 01:57:21 PM
Hi All,

Are there any Soviet-Afghan war games out there?  I see there's a John Tiller game, but that's about all I've come across. 

I've never played a Tiller game, but it seems like something I'd enjoy.

Anyone have any other suggestions?
Title: Re: Soviet-Afghan War Games?
Post by: RyanE on September 11, 2018, 02:24:18 PM
Take a look at Combat Mission: Afghanistan.
Title: Re: Soviet-Afghan War Games?
Post by: Jarhead0331 on September 11, 2018, 03:16:38 PM
9th Company. It's an older RTS, but pretty cool.
Title: Re: Soviet-Afghan War Games?
Post by: Staggerwing on September 11, 2018, 06:57:30 PM
I'm pretty certain that there were Sov-Afghan scenarios in the original Steel Panthers 2: Modern Battles, so there may be a few for the successor Steel Panthers MBT, which you can DL for free from Shrapnel Games (or plunk down cash for the deluxe version):

http://www.shrapnelgames.com/Camo_Workshop/MBT/MBT_page.html
Title: Re: Soviet-Afghan War Games?
Post by: jomni on September 11, 2018, 10:29:33 PM
Metal Gear Solid Phantom Pain  :arr:
Title: Re: Soviet-Afghan War Games?
Post by: Gusington on September 12, 2018, 08:11:54 AM
Heh good choice
Title: Re: Soviet-Afghan War Games?
Post by: RommelFox on September 12, 2018, 12:18:42 PM
Thanks for all of the recommendations!  I'm going to definitely pick some of these up.  Combat mission Afghanistan is at the top of my list.  I have some steam credit that I might use on that 9th Company rts.

I do want to try out a the Steel Panthers, and I think there are indeed some Soviet-Afghan scenarios in there.

I've never played a metal gear solid game, but the setting of this one might make me.

Thanks Grogs, I knew I could count on you to inflict a beating upon my wallet.*insert some clever phrase about Soviet Russia*
Title: Re: Soviet-Afghan War Games?
Post by: MikeGER on September 12, 2018, 12:40:33 PM
CM Afghanistan, there is even a demo  :)

https://www.battlefront.com/soviet-afghan-war/cm-afghanistan/?tab=demo
Title: Re: Soviet-Afghan War Games?
Post by: Gusington on September 12, 2018, 01:00:01 PM
'In Soviet Russia wallet opens you.'
Title: Re: Soviet-Afghan War Games?
Post by: Nefaro on September 12, 2018, 09:47:19 PM
In Soviet Russia video game buys YOU!
Title: Re: Soviet-Afghan War Games?
Post by: jomni on September 12, 2018, 09:56:00 PM
Anyone played this?
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/51/Rambo_III_Coverart.png)
Title: Re: Soviet-Afghan War Games?
Post by: Tinkershuffle on September 12, 2018, 11:46:41 PM
If alternative history is not totally out of the question then there's also Graviteam Tactics: Shield of The Prophet.
Title: Re: Soviet-Afghan War Games?
Post by: RommelFox on September 13, 2018, 12:06:56 PM
Quote from: Tinkershuffle on September 12, 2018, 11:46:41 PM
If alternative history is not totally out of the question then there's also Graviteam Tactics: Shield of The Prophet.

That looks really interesting.  It's going on the list!
Title: Re: Soviet-Afghan War Games?
Post by: Micha on September 13, 2018, 04:47:05 PM
You can try my Peoplesgeneral Afganistan mod.

Here for free download.

www.peoplesgeneral.de
Title: Re: Soviet-Afghan War Games?
Post by: Jarhead0331 on September 14, 2018, 07:38:04 PM
Do you have Men of War Assault Squad 2? If so, there is a mod called The Afghan War that is impressing me so far. You need the Cold War Mod to install it, and you will also need the english localization versions of both the Cold War and the Afghan War mods. So far though, I'm really enjoying it.
Title: Re: Soviet-Afghan War Games?
Post by: RommelFox on September 18, 2018, 11:54:29 AM
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on September 14, 2018, 07:38:04 PM
Do you have Men of War Assault Squad 2? If so, there is a mod called The Afghan War that is impressing me so far. You need the Cold War Mod to install it, and you will also need the english localization versions of both the Cold War and the Afghan War mods. So far though, I'm really enjoying it.

I don't, but that looks like a really interesting game.  Is this the mod?  https://www.moddb.com/mods/rise-of-nationality/images/soviet-invasion-of-afghanistan6 (https://www.moddb.com/mods/rise-of-nationality/images/soviet-invasion-of-afghanistan6)

I only worry is that it might be too micromanagement for me.  A lot of RTS get so clicky that I can't keep up.  Old man now I guess haha.
Title: Re: Soviet-Afghan War Games?
Post by: Gusington on September 18, 2018, 01:04:30 PM
A wise man once sang 'old man look at my life, I'm a lot like you were...'
Title: Re: Soviet-Afghan War Games?
Post by: Jarhead0331 on September 18, 2018, 01:44:37 PM
Quote from: RommelFox on September 18, 2018, 11:54:29 AM
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on September 14, 2018, 07:38:04 PM
Do you have Men of War Assault Squad 2? If so, there is a mod called The Afghan War that is impressing me so far. You need the Cold War Mod to install it, and you will also need the english localization versions of both the Cold War and the Afghan War mods. So far though, I'm really enjoying it.

I don't, but that looks like a really interesting game.  Is this the mod?  https://www.moddb.com/mods/rise-of-nationality/images/soviet-invasion-of-afghanistan6 (https://www.moddb.com/mods/rise-of-nationality/images/soviet-invasion-of-afghanistan6)

I only worry is that it might be too micromanagement for me.  A lot of RTS get so clicky that I can't keep up.  Old man now I guess haha.

Nope...its this one:

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1493273457&searchtext=afghan+war (https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1493273457&searchtext=afghan+war)
Title: Re: Soviet-Afghan War Games?
Post by: RommelFox on October 26, 2018, 12:28:37 AM
Quote from: Micha on September 13, 2018, 04:47:05 PM
You can try my Peoplesgeneral Afganistan mod.

Here for free download.

www.peoplesgeneral.de

I started playing your mod, and I have to say I'm really enjoying it.
Title: Re: Soviet-Afghan War Games?
Post by: Micha on October 31, 2018, 12:35:34 PM
Quote from: RommelFox on October 26, 2018, 12:28:37 AM
Quote from: Micha on September 13, 2018, 04:47:05 PM
You can try my Peoplesgeneral Afganistan mod.

Here for free download.

www.peoplesgeneral.de

I started playing your mod, and I have to say I'm really enjoying it.

Feel free to ask if you should discover problems. Nice to see anyone who still  plays this 20 years old game