Post originally by Shannon Appelcline at 2004-06-02 11:55:24
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I've never played Battle Cry, so I can't comment on why it might be forth buying this new game--except to say that Battle Cry is definitely on my buy-list now, because of my very good experience with Memoir '44.

Perhaps someone with more experience in Battle Cry could talk about differences having read my review?

Just from the Memoir '44 side of things, I can say that it gives a superb feeling of place. As I understand it the terrain rules are better developed and there are some special terrains for Normandy (e.g., hedgerows). The tactical cards seem very well designed for World War II battles, with things like air strikes and "behind enemy lines". You also have sandbags, barbed wire, and tank stoppers among the pieces.

I suppose the question is how much chrome influences your game enjoyment versus pure mechanics.

Shannon