| Iwo Jima | |
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| Developer(s) | Personal Software Services |
| Publisher(s) | Personal Software Services |
| Series | Strategic Wargames |
| Platform(s) | Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum |
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| Genre(s) | Turn-based strategy |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Iwo Jima is a turn-based strategy video game developed and published by Personal Software Services for the Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum in 1986. It is the second instalment to the Strategic Wargames series. The game is set during the Battle of Iwo Jima in the Pacific Ocean theatre of World War II and revolves around the United States Marine Corps' objective to secure the island of Iwo Jima from the Imperial Japanese Army.
The game is a turn-based strategy and focuses on the player using their units to attack Japanese forces in order to capture the island. The player assumes control of the Marine Corps and must eliminate all Japanese forces by ground, air, or naval combat. The game received mixed reviews upon release. Critics praised the game's value for money and easy difficulty for novice gamers; however, many criticised the graphics and mechanics.