Sudden Strike Gold is a classic real-time tactics strategy game set during World War II. Developed by Fireglow Games and published by CDV Software Entertainment, this edition includes the original Sudden Strike and its expansion missions. Unlike traditional RTS games, it focuses heavily on battlefield tactics rather than base building or resource gathering.
Players command historically inspired German, Soviet, Allied, and Japanese forces across detailed combat scenarios. Every mission demands careful planning, intelligent positioning, and smart use of infantry, tanks, artillery, and air support. The game emphasizes realism, limited reinforcements, and strategic depth. Terrain plays a crucial role, with forests, rivers, and cities influencing combat effectiveness.
With challenging AI and varied mission objectives, the game rewards patience and thoughtful command decisions. Its classic top-down view and large-scale maps provide an immersive wartime experience for strategy enthusiasts.
Features
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Real-time tactical World War II gameplay.
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No base building, focus purely on combat strategy.
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Multiple playable factions with unique units.
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Large, detailed battlefield maps.
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Historically inspired missions and campaigns.
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Wide variety of vehicles and artillery units.
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Realistic combat mechanics and damage system.
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Strategic terrain advantages and cover system.
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Expansion content included in Gold edition.
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Challenging AI with diverse objectives.
System Requirements
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Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP.
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Pentium II 300 MHz processor.
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64 MB RAM.
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600 MB free hard disk space.
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8 MB DirectX-compatible graphics card.
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DirectX 8.0 or higher.
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Sound card compatible with DirectX.
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Keyboard and mouse.
