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Actual Game
Wages of War
The Business
of Battle
1-Click Install
Windows
11, 10, 8, 7, Vista, XP
(New World 1996)
MY PROMISE
My games are genuine, install in one step, look, sound and play in Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, Vista and XP like they did in the old days, or your money back. This is my unconditional guarantee for three years.
WHAT IS INCLUDED This listing includes the original game CD. An on-screen printable manual is also included. The game box is pictured for reference and not included. The jewel case is also not included.
I will also provide a compatibility CD that will allow the game and to run under ALL VERSIONS of Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, Vista and XP, both 32 and 64 bit. The game has been patched to its final version.
INSTALLATIONOne step: Insert my CD and the game will automatically work on your computer. Done. Yes, it's that simple.
Want to play? Click the icon. Want the game off your computer? Click Uninstall. Zero hassle.
TECH SUPPORT Rapid response technical support for three years is always an e-mail or phone call away.
In the extremely rare event I cannot get this title to work on your system I will take it back for a full refund. All I ask is minimal assistance from you during the troubleshooting process.
The Game
War is hell. War is evidence of mankind's savage nature. War is also an excellent moneymaking opportunity. In New World Computing's Wages of War, you head an organization of mercenaries. Your task is to complete military missions for different sponsors while making as much money as possible. Kick ass, take names, and collect your paychecks! Wages of War is outstanding.
The premise of the game is not unique, but its execution is impressive. You must hire mercenaries, lease weapons (you cannot own them!), and pay for information and travel. The office setting where you run MERCS, Inc. uses common items as icons for different activities. The rolodex is filled with mercenary profiles, the weapons catalog shows what's available for your men, and the fax machine provides contract and travel information. You can choose any of 16 individual missions involving theft, hostage rescue, and lots of shooting. A campaign option strings the missions together. While more missions would be nice, their time-consuming nature compensates for this shortcoming.
Once you have hired, equipped, and trained your people, it's off to the target area. The mission graphics are well presented - a third-person angled perspective reveals great detail. The men run, crouch, crawl, and shoot realistically in a turn-based system. Sound effects include shattering glass, gunfire, and the occasional "I'VE BEEN SHOT!". Even more impressive is Wages of War's AI engine which is smart enough to cause you a great deal of grief as you play. One guard with an Uzi can devastate your entire squad. Smart military tactics do pay off in this game - it's important to learn them quickly.
Once you have completed or failed your mission, it's back to the office. You receive a profit and loss statement reflecting your performance. A brilliant clone of Don Adams (from Get Smart) analyzes your financial situation and makes recommendations. Since you only lease weapons, stocking up like Rambo is a waste of money. Experienced mercenaries cost more to hire, so be careful when putting together your teams. Overall, the financial element of the game makes careful planning a necessity.
In the end, Wages of War has great gameplay, excellent graphics, and serious replay value. It is one of the best squad-level games of the era.
Note: My compatibility CD does not alter the retail game or bypass copy protection. It allows the original media to install and run correctly on any recent version of Windows.
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