Now, I'm no dummy. I have an understanding of WWII that exceeds most of my friends and colleagues. So understanding the in's and out's of the war (beyond the actual military engagements) is something that I have spent endless hours studying and becoming familiar with. While taking pride in the vast array of information swarming in my mind, Making History blew me away with its complexity (leaving me feeling quite stupid).

The number of different variables that go in to the decision making process for each turn of this game is astounding. Luckily for Strategy First, the majority of gamers that enjoy this kind of game are much older than myself. This certainly isn't a game that is going to appeal to young or casual gamers. Without a real understanding of war and strategy games, I think that most people would be hopelessly lost in a game as deep as this.