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Rating - Base Game: ★★★★★ - Amazing
Rating - Ardennes Assault DLC: ★★★ - Good
Time Played: 16 + 11 hours (Soviet + Ardennes Assault Campaign)
Difficulty: Conscript
Gameplay:
- Intense and immersive tactical gameplay, requiring strategic thinking and quick decision-making.
- Varied missions and objectives keep the gameplay fresh and engaging.
- The cover system adds depth to combat, requiring units to utilize terrain effectively.
- Unit management is intuitive, allowing players to control and customize their squads efficiently.
- The addition of environmental factors like weather and terrain conditions adds realism and complexity to battles.
Story\Dialogue:
- Engaging storyline set in the Eastern Front of World War II, offering insight into the brutal conflict between the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany.
- Dialogue is well-written and reflects the tension and camaraderie of wartime experiences.
- The story effectively captures the harsh realities of war, portraying both the heroism and sacrifices of soldiers.
Graphics:
- Good graphics for its time, that bring the frozen ad wartorn landscapes of Eastern Europe to life.
- Immersive atmosphere that captures the chaos and intensity of battle.
Before you Play:
- Learn what each unit is weak against and strong against. Use this to your advantage. Mortars are an effective support.
- Placement and direction facing of units are important to both protect them, and to better take out the enemy. Eg. A tank is most protected at it's front and vulnerable at it's side.
- Learn how to create (Ctrl+Number) and use Group Hotkeys (Number). Grouping units together make for easier management on the battlefield.
- Retreating\Reinforcing\Repairing is cheaper and stronger than letting them die and rebuilding them.
Ardennes Assault DLC:
- The Ardennes Assault expansion introduces a dynamic campaign where your decisions affect the outcome, adding depth to the gameplay experience.
- The campaign follows the journey of different companies, each with its own unique skills and challenges, adding depth.
- As the assault progresses, your companies will get weaker and the enemies will get stronger. Be sure to retreat forces and replenish often to minimise this.