HPS Simulations: Punic Wars 2

HPS Simulations is proud to announce the release of
A Paul Bruffell Game:

Punic Wars 2

'Ceterum (autem) censeo Carthaginem esse delendam' (Furthermore, I consider that Carthage must be destroyed)
- Cato the Elder (added to the conclusion of all of his speeches to the Roman Senate)

The Punic Wars, in all their terrible longevity and brutality, have echoed forcefully throughout history. The reverberations have proven tangible, spiritual, and philosophical. They are part of the foundation and fabric of the modern world even to this day.

In the end the mighty Carthaginian state was laid waste and then utterly destroyed, Rome transformed from a regional power into a dominant military force which would rule Europe and North Africa for hundreds of years to come. Their Empire, now sage and prosperous, provided the solid bedrock upon which later generations would build.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you purchased the original version of Punic Wars on or after 1 Feb 2023, please contact us using This Link for a discounted upgrade price (select 'Customer Support').

The Terrible Cost of Glory

(Click for full size)

Punic Wars 2 recreates this conflict at the tactical level, and in the process takes the Ancient Warfare Series to the next degree. It builds on the fun and successful original game, and is a wargamer/miniatures player's delight. It encompasses all of the original Punic Wars content, and adds a number of new features, play options, and additional scenarios. (Click here for a partial list).

$49.95 (CD + Download)
$39.95 (Download Only)

Evolution And Inspiration

Covering the period of 300 to 190 BC, the game focuses on the epic struggle between Rome and Carthage. These were some of the bloodiest and most savage campaigns to that point in history, and showcased many instances of brilliant generalship and evolving tactics which are still studied to this day.

(Click for full size)

Destiny Awaits

(Click for full size)

Importantly, Rome also campaigned against foes other than just Carthage during this period; many of the other engagements, had they turned out differently, had enormous potential for cascading effects.

To this end, Punic War 2 also includes Rome's battles with the Republic's other opponents of that era, including against the neighboring Italian tribes and states, subjugation of the Celtic and Iberian tribes, as well as the grisly engagements with the Epirotes and Greeks, among others.

What You Get

As with all of the games in the Ancient Warfare Series, Punic Wars 2 is tactical and hex based, with a 'each side gives orders' phase followed by simultaneous resolution of those orders. Each hex represents a distance of 20 meters, with a turn representing 15 minutes of real time.

The game presents 52 Scenarios, most of which are historically-based, including Heraclea, Beneventum, Utica, Zama, and many others. You may also face off against an opponent in a hypothetical 'force-balanced' match from the 'Table Top Series' of battles that are also included.

(Click for full size)

And More

(Click for full size)

In addition, full-feature editors allow players to freely modify the existing scenarios, or to create new ones using any of the 88 included maps. The maps themselves are also customizable, and another editor enables players to tweak unit values and other aspects of the OOB's. So it's all in the player's hands.

It's time to prove your mettle. Try your hand leading your troops as a Consul of Rome, the indomitable Hannibal, epic King Pyrrhus, or any of the other many commanders pitting their strength in the quest for victory and glory. With Punic Wars 2, it's all here for you.

Punic Wars 2 Play Options

Single player vs. the AI
Two player hot-seat
Play by email (PBEM)
Note: There is no direct Internet/LAN play option.

Requirements

1.0 GHz Pentium/equivalent
Windows 7 or greater
1 GB of RAM
1 GB free space on hard drive

Additional Screen Shots:

$49.95 (CD + Download)
$39.95 (Download Only)

(Click for full size)



What's New: 21 Jul 23 Games Marching Eagles: Napoleon's battles in Europe. 1795-1815. Austerlitz The 'Battle of the three emperors'. France vs. Russia and Austria in 1805. Marengo Victory caps Napoleon's Italian Campaign. France vs. Austria in 1800. Waterloo Napoleon's last gasp falls short. France vs. the English-led 7th Coalition and Prussia in 1815. Borodino The Russians finally give battle before the gates of Moscow in 1812, and history is made. Combat Actions: Generic small unit actions in a 3-D environment. Fire. Move. Fight. Try not to die. Peleliu Americans moving off the beach against dug in Japanese. US Marines vs. Japan in Fall 1944. Vietnam Operations in the jungle. US vs. VC and NVA, circa 1969. Murphy's Heroes Hell in the darkness of unending forest just inside Germany. US vs. Germany in Fall 1944. The Days of the Dead An experiment gone awry. Undead everywhere. 'nuff said. Last Stands: By intent, underestimation, or necessity... they're ounumbered and in trouble. Zulu Dawn The Battle of Isandlwana: 20,000 Zulus vs. 1800 British. Jan 1879. The Drift 1879 The legendary battle of Rorke's Drift: 3-4,000 Zulus vs. 150 British. Jan 1879. The Alamo The epic 13 day siege of the Alamo mission. 1500 Mexicans vs. ~150 Texians. Feb-Mar 1836. Desperate Glory Custer's 'Last Stand at the Little Bighorn'. ~1500 Native Americans vs. 276 US Cavalry Jun 1876. Unexplored Eras: Less-common conflicts, situations, and time periods in a new light. An Laoch Ri Battles in a 3-D environment. Arthur, King of Britons, vs. the Saxons, 5th Century AD. Patriot Battles Important battles of the American Revolution, reduced to their essentials. 1776-1781. Vengeance Tactical combat from the Dark Ages to the Renaissance. DEFCON-2 The Cuban Missile Crisis. Take out the missiles with airstrikes before they can be lauched. Monuments Men Explore the mines of Southern Germany in 3-D, to recover Nazi-looted artwork. Future Force Easy to learn and simple to play game of strategic force and ressource allocation. Tactical Studies Series: Ultra detailed and realistic combat simulations of variable scale/level. WWII-Present. Tigers Unleashed Tactical level combat on the early Eastern Front. 1939-1942. Point of Attack Tactical level combat in the modern age. 1970's-Present. Ancient Warfare: Ultra detailed and realistic combat simulations of variable scale/level. WWII-Present. Bronze Age Wars The rise of the Chariot. 1650-660 BCE. Punic Wars 2 Carthage vs. Rome. 300-190 BCE. Diadochoi Wars Fighting for Alexander's Empire after his death. 323-270 BCE. Roman Civil Wars Caesar, Pompey, Antony, Augustus. Romans fight themselves and others. 55 BC-10 CE. Greek Wars The age of hoplites. Sparta, Athens, Persia and others. 500-400 BCE. Alexandrian Wars Alexander in Greece, Persia, and India. 400-300 BCE. Gallic Wars Caesar and the Legions in Western Europe. 100-50 BCE. Aide de Camp: Play your paper and boardgames on the computer. Updates/Patches Marching Eagles Combat Actions Last Stands Unexplored Eras Tactical Studies Series Aide de Camp Ancient Warfare John Tiller Games Click here to visit the WDS support site. Cant Find It Click to contact us. Contact Us / Links Contact Us Links