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Company of Heroes 2 (2013)

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Our Analog Review of Company of Heroes 2 by Senior Editor Nathan.

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Hey this is Nathan with Analog Reviews and today we're having a look at the anticipated real time strategy, Company of Heroes 2.

Unlike the first company of heroes which focuses on the western front, this installment will have you playing as the Russians while you try to defend Moscow and halt the Nazi invasion.

The campaign follows the exploits of Lieutenant Isakovich who is being interrogated as a traitor. As he tells his story, you'll be forced to play various missions that re-enact battles of World War 2. The campaign unfortunately gives off a poor first impression; it's a bit too easy and scripted as it completely limits the player from fully controlling their army. It also doesn't utilize nearly as much strategy as one would come to expect from a Company of Heroes game. If you do give the campaign a chance, it does eventually build momentum and becomes quite enjoyable during some of the later missions. My favorite of which are the missions that have you assume control of a limited number of troops as you try to sneak behind enemy lines and harass German forces. Unfortunately, the majority of missions offer you a near-limitless supply of expendable troops which betray Company of Heroes' micro based gameplay but on the other hand it stays true to Russian World War 2 tactics.


Overall, Company of Heroes 2 is a bit of a disappointment when compared to the first game. The gameplay is more or less the same, as are the graphics for the most part so one wonders why company of heroes 2 wasn't released as an expansion pack opposed to a full $60 title. The map design isn't as well thought out and the campaign isn't as interesting either. Regardless of these flaws, Company of Heroes 2 is still a fun game, and if you give it a chance, you're bound to have fun and get your money's worth.

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