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North & South technical data

Name North & South
System NES
Year 1990
Developer Infogrames
Genre Strategy

North & South is a strategy game for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) released in 1989. The game is based on a comic book series of the same name, which follows the adventures of two French soldiers from different social classes during the American Civil War. Players assume the roles of either the North or South armies and fight against each other to gain control of various territories and resources.

The objective in North & South is to build an army, conquer territories, and eventually win battles against your opponent’s forces. The game features a strategic map that allows players to choose which territories they want to invade or defend. Each territory has its own set of resources that can be used to purchase and deploy troops, cannons, ships, and balloons. These resources are generated by factories located in each territory and must be managed efficiently in order to succeed.

Players can also construct fortresses and bridges to further protect their territory from enemy attack. As players progress through the game, they will encounter special events such as storms, fires, cavalry charges, and surprise attacks from enemy forces. In addition to these events, there are also non-playable characters that can help or hinder players as they attempt to achieve victory on the battlefield.

Players have access to three difficulty levels: easy, medium and hard. This allows players of all skill levels an opportunity to experience the full range of strategic possibilities offered by North & South’s gameplay mechanics. The game also features multiple modes of play including single-player campaign mode as well as two-player head-to-head combat mode where both sides can battle it out for domination over key areas in America’s history.

Overall North & South offers a unique combination of strategy elements with action-packed battles featuring historically accurate scenarios during a defining moment in American history; making it an enjoyable experience for gamers who appreciate both strategy games and historical fiction alike.

NES Strategy games