by Crossroads | Mar 7, 2025 | CS: Vietnam, Game Reviews, Videos
A Must-Watch for New and Experienced Players!
If you’re looking to get a solid grasp of the game’s mechanics or just want to refine your skills, I highly recommend checking out these Bootcamp video tutorials. They cover everything from movement and combat basics to advanced tactics like helicopter operations, artillery, and event-driven gameplay. Whether you’re new or a veteran, these scenarios provide a great hands-on learning experience.
Here they are:
In Bootcamp 1 (two videos), you will command Company A/4/503rd-173rd Airborne as they advance toward an airfield near Dak To 2. The scenario introduces key gameplay mechanics, including movement, firing, assaulting, and handling variable objectives:
Additionally, you will learn how to respond to civilians and Viet Cong activity while navigating the game’s user interface and in-game messaging.
In Bootcamp 2, you will learn essential logistics and support operations, including loading/unloading vehicles, accepting reinforcements, and constructing a Firebase:
The scenario also introduces engineering tasks, artillery, and airstrikes while showcasing the transition between day and night. Strategic positioning is key, with the Firebase being built in specific hex locations.
In Bootcamp 3, you will command Companies A and B of the 4/503rd-173rd Airborne in a mission to clear the mountains south of Dak To II Airfield:
This scenario introduces helicopter operations, including landing zones and refueling, while also covering tunnels and more intense combat engagements. Mastering these mechanics will prepare you for complex battlefield maneuvers and coordinated assaults.
In Bootcamp 4, you will apply everything learned in the previous tutorials while discovering how Event Points can influence the outcome of a scenario:
This scenario also introduces On-map Aircraft and Riverine units, expanding your tactical options. Mastering these elements will enhance your ability to adapt and strategize in complex battlefield situations.
A huge thanks to Example of Play for their excellent detail and commentary in making these videos – their insights really help bring the scenarios to life.
Give them a watch, try out the missions, and let us know what you think!
by Crossroads | Feb 3, 2022 | Campaign Series Legion, CS: Vietnam
Campaign Series: Vietnam was published on schedule on January 20th, 2022. Here are a few selected pointers for videos and other material to get you started with the game.
Campaign Series Vietnam box art
So. We did it! Campaign Series: Vietnam 1948-1967 is now available at Matrix Games Store near you – get yours while supplies last! We are most happy and very humbled about the warm reception Vietnam has received, see our Testimonials for game reviews out so far.
In Campaign Series: Vietnam the series has evolved a lot, again: new capabilities, an intelligent computer opponent, a new type of war, even, compared to previous games. How to get started, then?
Bootcamp play-throughs
We strongly recommend everyone to start by playing through the four bootcamp scenarios included in the game. All Bootcamp scenarios have been built to be as informative as possible, there are a lot of messages to guide you through them. The little battles can be quite fierce, though. Please find below links to all playthroughs of each bootcamp to support you in learning the basic of this new episode in Campaign Series gaming experience. Each link opens a video from our Youtube channel:
Vietnam community forum at Matrix Games
Any questions or comments, please visit us at Campaign Series: Vietnam Forum at Matrix Games. While we try to answer any post there as soon as possible, there’s also a plenty of fellow players out there.
Should the unexptected happen, the Technical Support subforum is there to help you. We are there to support in any game specific issues, while Matrix support staff are there to answer any hardware or operating system issues, should they happen.
As for the game play it self, there’s the After Action Reports subforum as well, with first games logged in. Feel free to add yours there, too. They don’t need to be head-to-head games, battling the computer opponent is often an intriguing story as well!
Interested in tinkering with the game internals? We’ve done our best to make the game as modder friendly as possible. Do visit the Scenario Design and Modding subforum for both tips, tricks, and guidelines as how to mod, but to see what community mods the other players have already published there.
Finding an opponent?
There’s a good few Play-by-email clubs out there, including The Blitz and the Wargamer’s Club. You can also post at the Matrix Opponent Wanted subforum to find an opponent there. Links to the two beforementioned clubs are also there. Do have a look!
Still on the fence? Check out the game manual!
What better way to decide on a new game than to look at what videos, reviews are out there, then reading the manual for any details. Please find a download link to Campaign Series: Vietnam game manual here.
We hope you are enjoying the game!
