Headquarters: Cold War is a turn-based strategy game from Starni Games, placing players in a hypothetical 1984 conflict between NATO and the USSR. The game presents two plot-driven campaigns, each containing 10 missions, alongside six skirmish maps. Combat mechanics emphasize detailed armor with directional weak points, terrain cover, destructible environments, and the strategic advantage of high ground. New unit classes, Utility and Attack helicopters, introduce airborne capabilities, while new HQ skills like Resupply, MLRS, Air Strike, and Tactical Nuke offer powerful tactical options. Players manage and upgrade units between battles, assigning heroes and leveling up troops, with unit effectiveness tied to crew members. The game also includes an in-game Map Editor for custom map creation and supports multiplayer for up to four players, including 2v2 cooperative battles.The game refines Cold War-era gameplay with rebalanced mechanics, increased movement, and attack ranges reflecting modern technology while preserving tactical depth. Its combat system is designed to be easy to learn but difficult to master, with realistic decision-making influenced by factors like directional cover and destructible elements. Headquarters: Cold War is the latest entry in the Headquarters series.
