Blitzkrieg: Burning Horizon

 PC
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
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  1. Da Gameboyz
    89
    You will be thinking about the game long after you played it, where should I place my artillery?
  2. IncGamers
    85
    Many of the missions had me thinking back to moments in old-school RTS games, such as the "Starcraft" level in which you must fend off countless enemies in a wave of base attacks.
  3. Computer Games Online RO
    84
    If pure tactics and the intense fighting that took place in Europe and North Africa in all those years is what you're craving for, then Blitzkrieg: Burning Horizon is exactly what you need.
  5. Worth Playing
    81
    The absence of any multiplayer component is disappointing, sure, but I’d much rather have the option of picking up Burning Horizon for a reduced price, deciding if I like the game, and purchasing the online enabled original if I do.
  6. GamerFeed
    80
    Don't expect a "StarCraft"-style fragfest either because this is more of a thinking man's RTS, where reconnaissance and artillery placement is key.
  7. eToychest
    80
    With its accurate presentation of World War II, and difficult game play, Burning Horizon is a game that only the most skilled strategists will get the most out of.
  8. PC Gameworld
    80
    A very well made game for World War II fans, but a bit too much for the average gamer.
  9. VideoGamesLife
    80
    All these features help build a very competent and well structured strategy title, which is a must for strategy purists. However it’s quite a heavy game to get into, and those Command and Conquer lovers will find the extra features, and lack of base building, works against them.
  10. IGN
    79
    What keeps it from a more confident recommendation is the large number of units you'll be dealing with and the possibly intimidating strategic and tactical considerations that fall outside of what the mainstream run-n'-gun RTS gamer is generally used to.
  11. PC Gamer
    77
    Aside from its supply tedium (and lack of multiplay), the game's horribly wonky pathfinding AI remains the ultimate knock against an otherwise great title. [Sept 2004, p.61]
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  12. Computer and Video Games
    75
    Don't have any illusions: this is simply more of the same. But then as they say, if it ain't broke, carpet bomb it with a Lancaster.
  13. GameSpy
    75
    The Blitzkrieg series has some good points, but what historical RTS fans are waiting for is a game with Blitkrieg's graphics, "Airborne Assault's" A.I., and "War Times'" 3D terrain.

Awards & Rankings

72
#72 Best PC Game of 2004
98
#98 Most Discussed PC Game of 2004
83
#83 Most Shared PC Game of 2004

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User Score
6.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 17
  3. Negative: 4 out of 17
  1. DragonKSA
    Apr 22, 2023
    0
    It’s really disappointing dlc, why this bad story that doesn’t make any sense !!!
  2. BobL.
    Dec 19, 2006
    10
    I love this game. At first, I didn't like it, because I was playing it on an older comp that could barely support it. But one day, when I love this game. At first, I didn't like it, because I was playing it on an older comp that could barely support it. But one day, when my internet was acting up and BF2142 wouldn't work online, I pulled it out, (this is on my new comp) installed it, and played it. I am hooked. Go counter-battery fire!… Full Review »
  3. KurtP.
    Oct 9, 2006
    10
    Very good oldstyle RTS.
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