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Horizon Wars: Zero Dark

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The Earth lies in ruins. The asteroid, Ammit, has shattered the towers of its gleaming city-states and, from the colonies of Mars and Venus, rescue teams rush to understand how the disaster could have befallen the homeworld. But in the ruins they discover an even greater mystery: almost ninety percent of the world's population is missing.

Now there is a gold rush to secure Earth's technology and resources for the competing powers of the colonies even as the atmosphere is choked with ash and ancient secrets rise to the surface.

This miniatures agnostic hard(ish) sci-fi skirmish game is part of the Horizon Wars series. Assemble a team of special forces heroes, recruit allies and equip them with the tools they need to survive. Take on a friend, face-to-face; or fight alone or together against the unpredictable and deadly Red Force in solo mode.

Horizon Wars: Zero Dark is a platinum bestseller on Wargame Vault with a full set of 5-star reviews. Find out what makes this one of the most innovative and compelling skirmish games on the market for yourself!


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Brian S August 15, 2023 6:40 pm UTC
if possible it would be nice to see softcover options
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Michael J April 26, 2022 5:56 pm UTC
Hi! Is this the original Horizon Wars rules but with added content?
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David K May 07, 2022 4:44 pm UTC
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No it’s a different game set in the same universe. The original Horizon Wars was a 6-10mm game with Mechs, tanks etc. Horizon Wars: Zero Dark is a 28mm (15 to 32mm) skirmish game with players controlling small teams and an A.I. controlled Red Force. There’s also a third game in the series, Horizon Wars: Infinite Dark that’s starship combat game.
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Michael J May 15, 2022 5:42 am UTC
Thanks!
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Blue-storyteller A June 14, 2021 9:23 pm UTC
Hello, does the game support 3 player games?
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Sascha S July 11, 2021 9:19 pm UTC
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There is a versus mode with several different symmetrical missions, that pits 1:1 and the AI controlled „Red Force“. So technically there is a third player present.

IMO you could easily adapt the system and also:

The teams of heroes (usually up to 4) can be controlled by several players on one side, too. So you could go with 3 heroes and fight the AI controlled Red Force, or build teams, or, ...
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Robey J July 13, 2021 8:20 am UTC
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In a way. The game is designed to be played solo, co-op or PvP. You can easily play it with three player co-op, with each player controlling one or more heroes. You can also play TvT, with two players sharing a team on one side.

In terms of having three teams simultaneously... The game doesn't explicitly support that kind of play.
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Anthony G December 02, 2020 4:38 pm UTC
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Could this be adapted to the Star Wars world? I am looking to repurpose my Imperial Assault minis and this seems like it could be the game. I like small “outer rim” missions as opposed to the typical battles legion offers. Thanks.
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Robey J January 06, 2021 12:40 pm UTC
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Definitely, although there are no rules for the Force. One of my patrons is doing exactly this.

I'm currently working on some rules to adapt the game to internal spaces with a grid layout, which would also give you more utility for your IA tiles, too.
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Andrew M August 17, 2020 3:55 pm UTC
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I ordered this as a result of reading the review in Miniature Wargames, which often looks at niche publications that tend to be overlooked elsewhere, and, better still, gives more than a cursory description that is little more than a 'heads up'. The editor, John Treadaway, is very well versed in SF gaming, and his thoughtful comments - clearly based on some study of the book, convinced me to give it a try. I've yet to read more than the opening pages, but am impressed by the quality of production, and look forward to giving it serious attention when time and other projects allow.
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Robey J January 06, 2021 12:41 pm UTC
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Thanks, Andrew! I'm talking to John about ZD having a couple of feature articles in the magazine in the near future, including an exclusive mission. As I had to teach myself layout and desktop publishing from scratch to make the book, I'm particularly pleased that you like the layout.
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Dwight F May 11, 2020 12:46 am UTC
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Does it cover 15mm?
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David K May 29, 2020 12:51 pm UTC
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Yes - the rules cover 28/32mm and 15mm with the units of measurement and base sizes being the only differences I can think of off the top of my head.
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Steve S March 28, 2020 5:16 pm UTC
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Precinct Omega Publishing has a fairly active Facebook page, probably could ask over there for the best answer.
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Peter L March 26, 2020 12:56 am UTC
Is this compatible with Over the Horizon or is this a new rulesset? Thanks
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Adam A April 01, 2020 11:10 am UTC
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No, this is a separate game. Similar mechanics, different scale and operation level.
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