History Channel Civil War: A Nation Divided Review

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(More customer reviews)For some, this game may not do the trick, but I found myself immersed in the Civil War. The graphics aren't cutting edge, and the gameplay is so-so, but, if you like history, and always wanted to know what it felt like to tramp through Civil War America as a grunt, this is your chance. I loved shooting the old guns. They take a long time to load, but then so do your opponents as you watch them struggle with their ramrod to get off a shot at you.
The only problem I had is that there were not enough levels. I played through the whole game in less than 8 hours (not all at once).
The path you take is very linear, and you don't have many choices, but what soldier does? Just "follow me."
If you have to have the latest greatest thrills, don't bother, but if you like history and want to be a civil war ground-pounder for a while, go for it.

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Civil War: Secrets of the North & South (Hidden Mysteries) Review

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(More customer reviews)This game is beautifully done, with great graphics and very well-hidden objects. Unfortunately, one flaw renders it unplayable under some circumstances - the mouse does not move all the way to the edge of the screen. I'm stuck at a point where I know exactly where the object is (a hint wasted even confirmed this is, indeed, the correct object) but I cannot get the mouse to move close enough to select it. I've clicked dozens of times all around it (and lost many minutes!) and still, it will not select the object. Unfortunately, short of starting as a new player and hoping I don't get that particular object again (or any in a similar position), I don't see a way to overcome this issue.
Which is sad, otherwise, the game seems very nice, but it is simply too frustrating that you cannot do what you see needs to be done to progress the game. I've tried a few times, and always run up against this issue. I don't know how to correct it, so I'm simply uninstalling the game and hopefully forgetting about it.
*EDIT*
There is a way around the problem - someone told me the secret! You have to start the game, then go to the main menu and uncheck 'full screen'. Click 'okay' to resume the game (which will now be small and windowed, too small to play with how tiny some of those objects are!) and then go *back* to the main menu and re-check 'full screen'. You will now be able to move all the way to the edges. I'm not sure if I'd change my star rating even if I could (maybe up the 'fun' item) because that's such an annoying flaw.
So this allowed me to play through the game and the story (history) is great, the only issue... okay, two issues. One, it's really, really short. Two, some of those items are impossible to find and there are very few hints. Seriously, the fireflies?! Who could find that one... well, I won't spoil it. But save a hint for that!

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