Product Description
Three million fought and 600,000 died: a nation torn in half. Brother pitted against brother, father against son — no ties were too strong to collapse in the carnage and chaos of the Civil War. Experience the single event that defined a nation's history in this first-person shooter for your PlayStation 2. As either a Confederate or Union soldier, you'll march into intense, up-close-and-personal battles in America's most historic conflicts, including those at Gettysburg, Bull Run and Antietam.
Journey back in time as each level begins with a documentary video describing the historic moments and momentous battles that changed the course of the war. Stationed on battlefield re-creations based on topographical maps and photographs from the actual battlegrounds, and armed with authentic firearms, you'll experience a first-hand account of the weaponry and military advancements ushered in by the Civil War. Use the fully interactive playing environment to your advantage. Set charges, place explosives, sabotage enemy telegraph lines, destroy buildings and more to complete mission-based objectives.
Product Features
- Each level begins with a documentary video chronicling the events of each battle, movements of armies, local fights, historic photos and battle statistics
- Experience close-quarters and melee fighting with intense weaponry and even your own fists in the midst of 12 infamous battles
- Shield yourself from the enemy with a host of repeating rifles, grenades, exploding artillery, Gatling guns, revolvers, bayonets, muskets, sabers and more
- Employ authentic Civil War battlefield strategies, including line fighting, artillery barrages, urban assaults, sniping, stealth and sabotage
- Visit famous skirmish sites, such as Little Round Top and Lookout Mountain, plus diverse landscapes, including train yards, saw mills and more
- Exploding artillery, whistling bullets, falling comrades and more ensure an awesome cinema-esque experience
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