wargames by allowing the player the option of gradually easing themselves into the game's mechanics. The large number of available scenarios was also praised, though Computer Games Strategy Plus felt the Battle of Britain campaign to be the highlight. The reviewer called Achtung Spitfire! "a very rich wargame, one in which the player's decisions have an immediate and dramatic effect on the outcome." Next Generation said that the Mac version "isn't breaking new ground, but it is a solid and entertaining game, and a thoughtful diversion from the usually frenetic nature of computer games." The game sold fewer than 50,000 units globally. This was part of a trend for Avalon Hill games during the period; Terry Coleman of Computer Gaming World wrote in late 1998 that "no AH game in the past five years" had reached the mark. The game was a runner-up for Computer Gaming Worlds 1997 "Wargame Game of the Year" award, which ultimately went to Sid Meier's Gettysburg! The staff called the former "simply the best Battle of Britain game ever." References External links 1997 video games Avalon Hill video games Computer wargames Multiplayer and single-player video games North America-exclusive video games Turn-based strategy video games Video games developed in the United States Video games with isometric graphics Windows games World War II video games