Enemy Action: Kharkov

So far my favorite solitaire war game of all time. The best AI I played against ever. The designer seem to place as much priority on the AI, if not more, as with all other aspects of the game. Clever AI system that’s enjoyable to play. Not so cumbersome and dull like others played. Like usual, the games plays more quickly as you internalize the rules.

matériel superbe, règles (3) très claires et bien illustrées. Le jeu à 2 n'est pas complexe et passionnant pour les 2 camps, très jouable seul. En mode solitaire la complexité est dans la mise en œuvre de l'IA mais le challenge est tout à fait relevable et le jeu en vaut la chandelle. On est proche de la perfection.

3 games in one. Unique combat system (no dice, no tabels). Super replay value. Excellent rulebooks and player aids. Rather complex solorules but if you start with 2-player then GS and SS are not that hard and you are in for some fantastic games. Own 100+ games and play almost every day and together with EAA this game is on my top 5 list.

This game in solo mode is excellant! First I did the 2 player(solo) as recomended and was hooked. Now doing Soviet solo. At turn 4 and its a cliff hanger as if I dont take Kharkov this turn I will lose, but my chances are high. No issues with the rules. It is so well thought out, exciting and not just a hex and counter slog because of the multitude of tactics, events and map objectives. Absolutely the best solo game for me by far. I will certainly get EA Ardennes and hope for more in this series!!!. Please JB - more of this type of game when you can get to it. Would go great with Market Garden - Holland 44 perhaps?

There is a lot to remember here. Rules are dense and full of smaller rules. But yet again it`s another great game from John Butterfield. And production value is also great. Big improvement by Compass Games when you compare this game to the first print of EA: Ardenne's. Well done!