Hi guys
Glad to see my preview got some attention from those who have been closely following the game's development! I just wanted to let you know that I was reluctant to describe this as the "best wargame of the year" as I feel it would a backhanded compliment to give the game that kind of accolade when only a handful of wargames have been released over the past six months. Having said that, I have really enjoyed playing the game and it is a worthy successor to the original CM games.
I may be no "expert", however you define that, but I have been playing and reviewing wargames and combat simulations for many years, so I tend not to make hasty judgments about whether something's the best or not until I've seen what else is on offer. I know that there are some other great wargames coming out this year, including one from Battlefront, so it'll be interesting to see how CMSF stands up against them.
As you know, the article in WorthPlaying is a preview and its intention is to give a pithy overview of what the game has to offer. I agree, I wouldn't buy a game based on a preview only. They're really only meant to pique your interest. I reserve the more extensive analysis and criticism (yes, I do have a few early reservations) for the full review, which I'll be writing after having spent more time with the game.
Anyway, thanks again for reading the preview and congrats to Battlefront for making a great game
Cheers
Andrew