COMBAT

Released by Koei in April 1982, this title is an ambitious simulation game that captures the world of the popular American television series "Combat!". Players take on the role of Sergeant Saunders, commanding their squad to capture German bunkers, making this one of the iconic titles from the dawn of war simulation gaming. It serves as a valuable record, demonstrating that Koei, a company later renowned for its historical simulations, was already experimenting with diverse genres during this period. The unique attempt to create a strategy game based on a television program significantly captured the interest of early PC gaming enthusiasts.

Based on the world of the popular American TV drama "Combat!", this game puts players in the shoes of Sergeant Saunders, leading familiar squad members like Kirby, Caje, and Littlejohn. As a combat commander, your primary objective is to skillfully lead your platoon to capture a well-defended German bunker atop a hill. It is a simulation game that requires you to guide your men through intense, high-stakes battlefields to overcome a series of grueling operations.