As a long-time RTS gamer with countless hours spent on various strategy games, I can confidently say that the Original War: Sands of Siberia mod is a true gem in the genre. With its recent update to version 1.6, my excitement was renewed.
An original favorite in the real-time strategy genre is War, which turned 23 this year. Despite its age, it remains an engaging choice to replay, particularly with the exceptional Sand of Siberia mod. This dedicated fan creation recently saw the release of version 1.6.
After a considerable delay since the last version (1.5.4a), which came out in April 2022, we finally received an update. However, the anticipation paid off as the new 1.6 release brought numerous changes and exciting new features that were definitely worth the wait. Some of these noteworthy improvements include:
- Added final 5 missions of the Ares campaign.
- Added 80 Character biographies for characters from all campaign nations.
- Added 4th difficulty level.
- Added rally point for vehicles produced in the factory.
- Added Pick crates from area command to the depot.
- Added 3 skirmish levels: White Tiger; Motherlode; War for territory.
- Added 3 special classes for the Ares campaign. (Revolver, Hunter, Captive)
- Added a few unique dialogues in the American campaign.
- Added Captain Truman to the American campaign.
- Added passive bonuses for the commander of Gamma, (Lucy Donaldson, Jeff Brown) during the mission “Born Heroes”.
- Added new backgrounds for character, building and vehicle portraits.
- Remade missions: “Surprise party”, “Born Heroes” and “Genie in a bottle”.
- Rebalanced the Gattling Gun and Rocket Launcher.
- Several bug fixes.
The size difference between the earlier and current versions of the mod, which is around 3.32 GB larger after being extracted, illustrates the extent of the modifications.
In the latest update, Version 1.6, the authors didn’t only include new features. Instead, they chose to eliminate the Russian campaign due to its subpar quality and numerous issues at present. Rest assured, this campaign will be back in a superior form when we release Version 1.7 of the mod.
For beginners unfamiliar with Sands of Siberia, it’s important to note that this modification isn’t just about offering fresh campaigns and skirmish maps. Instead, it significantly enhances the game’s artificial intelligence. Additionally, the mod brings new weapons, animations, and sound effects into play. Lastly, it upgrades the interface for a more enjoyable experience.
Based on my personal experience with modding games, I strongly advise you to follow the instructions carefully when updating a mod, especially if it requires a specific game version and involves deleting old files. I’ve made the mistake of overwriting old mods without uninstalling them first, only to encounter issues and frustration later on. Trust me, taking the extra time to delete the old mod before installing the new one is worth it in the long run. It will save you from potential headaches and ensure a smoother gaming experience.
- Sand of Siberia – download the mod
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2024-07-27 11:23