Möbius Front '83

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Möbius Front '83
Developer(s)Zachtronics
Publisher(s)Zachtronics
Platform(s)Microsoft Windows, Linux, macOS
Release
  • WW: November 5, 2020
Genre(s)Computer wargame
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Möbius Front '83 is a computer wargame developed and published by Zachtronics. It was released in November 2020.

Gameplay[edit]

In 1983, the United States attacks an alternate dimension version of itself. Players initially control the defenders, though they can play as the aggressor once they complete the single-player campaign. In multiplayer games, another player can control the Soviet Army.[1] It is turn-based and uses a hex grid, as in tabletop tactical wargames. Units do not have variable action points, but most units must choose between moving and attacking.[2]

Development[edit]

The game was inspired by US military manuals.[3] It was released November 5, 2020,[4] and multiplayer was added in January 2021.[1]

Reception[edit]

Tom Hatfield of PC Gamer wrote that Möbius Front '83 is accessible and makes wargames easy to understand, but it lacks exciting battles.[2] Joe Robinson of PCGamesN wrote, "Competent and challenging but not especially deep, this Cold War tactical romp also tends to get a bit dry and repetitive at times."[5]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Beckhelling, Imogen (January 15, 2021). "Zachtronics wargame Möbius Front '83 has multiplayer now". Rock Paper Shotgun. Retrieved February 3, 2023.
  2. ^ a b Hatfield, Tom (November 17, 2020). "Möbius Front '83 review". PC Gamer. Retrieved February 3, 2023.
  3. ^ Morton, Lauren (October 26, 2020). "Defend America from its evil twin in the next Zachtronics game, Möbius Front '83". Rock Paper Shotgun. Retrieved February 3, 2023.
  4. ^ Clayton, Natalie (November 5, 2020). "Zachtronics wargame Möbius Front '83 strikes out today". Rock Paper Shotgun. Retrieved February 3, 2023.
  5. ^ Robinson, Joe (November 18, 2020). "Möbius Front '83 review – not so advanced wars". PCGamesN. Retrieved February 3, 2023.

External links[edit]