The rules are fairy simple and straight forward making it so you play your friend(s) not rules. Enough special rules to keep it from being stale each gang unique but none of the meta where the one list has won before set up. Setting is not for everyone but I shifted mine to fantasy setting(lots of D&D minis laying around)

I really enjoyed these rules and at bang per buck they are great value. Very similar to the Osprey rules but with just that bit more depth that makes them enjoyable. The whole unit basing might not suit some but I find this OK, wheras in the Osprey set it just doesn't click.ù Excellent too are the reference sheets on Army sizes, small and large, and for differing periods of the war in some cases. Great depth and character here, I love it!

Not played yet but my impression is that games with 1 or 2 "commands" per side would be the most played because of the many movement, fire, close combat, and morale modifiers that will probably slow the game. The VSF options are a nice, easy adaption for Sci-fi for those interested.

There are some interesting rule mechanics but I think a QRS would be quite large due to the many action modifiers.

I especially like the scenarios for Rise of the Mahdi and the Boxer rebellion.

Reasonable set of rules, but marred by lack of a QRS. Not really sure why it is a VSF set when it appears to be mostly concerned with the historical activity in the Sudan. Definitely needs a QRS and a statement of raison d'etre.

Very well written and very useful for steampunkish sci-fi or historic gaming. Ivery much look forward to sequels.