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Devil Brigade Lux is a promotional game created by Sillysoft, makers of the Java-based Risk clone Lux Delux, for the TV series Devil’s Brigade. In the Devil’s Brigade TV series, modern Special Forces troops from the US and Canadian Army train in the methods and equipment of the WWII First Special Service Force to re-enact one of the FSSF’s most famous missions in Italy.

As the game title implies, it’s a variation of Lux Delux, therefore gameplay is based on rules similiar to Risk. Set in a custom map (61 territories) of the area around Monte la Difensa (Italy), you play the role of a commander of Allied troops (actually the First Special Service Force) as they attempt to wrest control of the mountain strongpoint from German hands.

Historically, elements of the First Special Service Force conquered Monte la Difensa in their first combat mission in December 1943 after two frontal attacks by US troops were bloodily repulsed by the well-entrenched Germans. Read more at Devil’s Brigade TV site.

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In Devil’s Brigade Lux, the turn-based play is structured in phases. Players of Risk will immediately feel at home

1. Exchange card sets for extra units. Press Ctrl+D to view cards.
2. Allocate your new units. Bonus units awarded when specific regions are controlled. Press Ctrl+B to view bonus regions.
3. Attack by left-clicking on a friendly region to select the region to attack from and then left-clicking on an enemy region to attack it. Move your victorious forces into conquered region.
4. Fortify your regions - Right-click to move all units to another region or manually move units by left-clicking.

While the pretty graphics and polished interface are certainly welcome, hardcore armchair generals will probably find little to satisfy them as there isn’t much variation in tactics required as there’s usually only two fronts at any one time.

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However, it’s still great for occassional short breaks as it takes less than 30 minutes to complete each session. Challenge yourself at the higher difficulty settings or attempt to break your own records in completing the game with the lowest number of turns or casualties possible.

The original Lux Delux (demo) should be quite interesting for Risk fans though. I haven’t tried it out yet since I’m absolutely crap at the actual Risk boardgame.

Download Devil’s Brigade Lux. (Windows, Mac and Linux)

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