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Close Combat: Modern Tactics

Command modern military units in Close Combat: Modern Tactics, a tactical wargame emphasizing realistic ground warfare. Players direct infantry, armored vehicles, and support elements through dynamic engagements, managing morale, ammunition, and unit positioning to achieve tactical objectives. Success depends on adapting to evolving battlefield conditions, leveraging terrain, and making precise decisions under pressure.

Simulation Strategy
Close Combat: Modern Tactics
Release Date:
Platform:
Windows (7, 8, 10, 11)
Developer:
Slitherine Ltd.
Publisher:
Slitherine Ltd.
About this game

Close Combat: Modern Tactics Overview

Close Combat: Modern Tactics includes a free copy of Close Combat (Windows 7 / 8 only, added as a bonus goodie)

Developed from the United States Marine Corps training simulator (Close Combat: Marines), Close Combat – Modern Tactics allows you take command of modern US forces and various opposition forces in over 25 scenarios.

Engage in combat with up to 5 players per side and participate in intense head to head battles using Modern Era weaponry and equipment on gorgeous hand-drawn maps measuring from 1km square to giant 4km x 1km maps.

Fight on hypothetical battlefields ranging in style from backwoods America to the streets of Iraq and the former Soviet republics. Deal with everything the enemy can throw at you in a series of immersive, action-packed engagements that will test your tactical abilities!

Air and artillery support are on-call, but the final objective can only be secured by Close Combat.

A scenario editor is also included, making it easy to set up your own battles with modern opposing forces.

Features:

  • Based on Close Combat Marines, which is used as a USMC training simulation
  • Gorgeous hand-drawn 1km square to 1x4km maps Comes with 25 Modern scenarios based on real-world and hypothetical conflicts
  • Realistic soldier psychological profiles during combat
  • Up to 5 v 5 Multiplayer.
  • Accurate and realistic modern equipment modelling
  • Mount and Dismount specialized vehicles
  • Accurate depiction of modern tactical warfare and its challenges
  • Close air support and direct and indirect fire
  • Ability to protect your men in buildings, bunkers, and trenches
  • Includes specialized squads, weapons, soldier types
  • Aircraft & Artillery
  • Designed to be easily moddable
  • Runs well on modern DirectX systems
Can Your PC Run It?

System Requirements

Minimum:
  • System: Windows 7 / 8 / 10
  • Processor: 300 MHz Processor or faster
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Video Card capable 1024 x 768 or better
  • DirectX: DirectX 9.0c
  • Storage: 1500 MB available space
Easy Install and Play

Instructions

  1. Click the download button. You can also select a previous version if available.
  2. You’ll be redirected to Vidgazoo. Wait 5 seconds, then directly click the button or copy the link.
    • Make sure you have a supported download client installed (it’s free here) before downloading.
  3. Once the download process reaches 100%, locate the downloaded files.
    • Get ready for installation and make sure you have enough disk space for the game.
  4. To Install DRM-free Close Combat: Modern Tactics:
    • Run or double-click setup_close_combat_modern_tactics_********.exe to launch the installer.
    • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
    • If a DLC folder is included, run any .exe files inside it as well.
  5. Once the installation is complete, launch the game and start playing.

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