US and THEM Reviews

"Us And Them - Cold War" is a turn-based strategy game set during the Cold War, allowing players to assume the roles of either the CIA or the KGB. While the game focuses on territorial expansion, it does not involve direct military confrontations. Instead, players deploy a range of operatives, including spies, assassins, and specialists in various fields such as economics and technology, to destabilize their adversaries' nations socially, economically, and politically. The ultimate goal is to alter the ideologies of these governments and align them with their own political bloc. This game exemplifies the unique offerings that can emerge from smaller development teams and budget-conscious projects. It provides a simulation of the Cold War era, showcasing the extreme manifestations of both Communism and Capitalism. Beneath a facade of democracy and mutual respect, both factions engage in subterfuge, undermining each other's economies to erode support for the ruling parties, garnering political backing, and ultimately inciting revolts. There is little distinction between the two sides in their tactics. I have a profound appreciation for Cold War-themed games, viewing this era as one of the most captivating in human history, and I enjoy exploring it through alternate historical scenarios.