Specialist developer ProSim, which cemented its reputation with the impressive Armoured Task Force wargame engine, now takes things a little further with Raging Tiger: The Second Korean War. Set in the near future, Raging Tiger plays out the likely events if things finally explode on the Korean peninsular. This is a complex game that demands time and practice, but it is an excellent example of just how well things are developing at the serious end of the wargame spectrum.

The 135 page manual will no doubt turn some players away, but the attention to detail and the relatively intuitive interface results in a terrific simulation on a grand scale. Civilians, refugees and guerrillas all have an influence on events, and the solid campaign structure (no locked missions) keeps things moving at a decent pace. Importantly, ProSim has done a very good job of combining the actions of land, sea and air forces, and everyone should be impressed with the well-presented maps and unit icons. Raging Tiger: The Second Korean War is hardcore, but games like this should be.