Game Description

In the war between the North and South, you're on the side of chaos in this Civil War sim. History Channel Civil War: Secret Mission sends you into battle with one goal: disrupt the Northern and Southern armies in any way possible. Join fabled troublemaking outfits including Mosby's Rangers, Sheriden's Scouts, or Grant's Secret Service. Take orders from some of history's greatest generals, including Robert E. Lee, Ulysses Grant, and Stonewall Jackson. Use authentic guerilla tactics from the era to raid trains, steal ironclads, take out enemy artillery, and choke supply lines. Wield weapons like pepperbox revolvers and coffee mill guns, rely on scouts, attack from the sea, and more!

Critic Reviews

IGN Review (4.5 out of 10 )

When it comes to making historical events and moments approachable, the History Channel excels at condensing the blander elements into interesting segments that both educate and entertain. As a result, it would seem like a natural course for the television network to branch out into video games, us ...All Critic Reviews

User Reviews

Average Member Rating: 5.7 out of 10

Don't Expect too much! (5 out of 10)

posted by grizphoto (VICKSBURG, MS) on Dec 30, 2008
Member since Sep 2008
9 out of 13 gamers (69%) found this review helpful

Hey guys, when renting this game, don't expect too much and you won't be too disappointed. The firearms are not very realistic, I mean us Southern boys were on the field with 2 and 3 banded muskets that loaded from the muzzle not repeaters! The landscapes well...are not realistic...towns look the ...All User Reviews

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Game Specs

Modes

Full Mission Single-Player, Story

Memory

427 kb

Controllers

Analog Control, Digital Control, Pressure Sensitive, Vibration Function