Codename: Panzers, Phase One

 PC
Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 38 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 38
  3. Negative: 0 out of 38
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  1. Computer Games Online RO
    74
    If you are a true strategy fan you probably wouldn't want to miss this one, as it is by no means a bad game, only a mediocre one.
  2. ActionTrip
    71
    I cannot say it has many faults, but its AI is lacking and it definitely needs more polish. The thing with Codename: Panzers is that it is very playable, though not revolutionary or original in any way.
  3. Total Video Games
    70
    Like most RTS titles, the biggest fault with Panzers is that the gameplay is rather samey. True, the progressing storyline adds some interest to the game, but because missions are usually ‘capture this bridge’ or ‘secure this town’, the missions can blend into one another.
  5. Computer Gaming World
    70
    The pathfinding problems suck a lot of the joy out of this WWII tankfest. [Nov 2004, p.86]
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  6. Thunderbolt
    70
    There's clearly been a lot of effort put into the presentation, authenticity and lifespan of the game, but it falls down in its appeal to newcomers to the genre. A tutorial may be present, but the steep learning curve and tough difficulty level will put many off.
  7. games(TM)
    50
    It sounds promising but, to be honest, there really isn’t anything here that we haven’t seen a hundred times before, and for that reason alone it’s very difficult to get excited about Codename: Panzers. [Sept 2004, p.117]
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Awards & Rankings

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#41 Best PC Game of 2004
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#48 Most Discussed PC Game of 2004

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User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 54 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 46 out of 54
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 54
  3. Negative: 2 out of 54
  1. poncso6
    Jan 2, 2013
    10
    This is one of the best WW2 srategy game.
  2. S.Vest
    Aug 12, 2005
    4
    I seem to be the only one who sees the numerous flaws in this game. It strays so far from historical reality that it's little more than I seem to be the only one who sees the numerous flaws in this game. It strays so far from historical reality that it's little more than a video game. Air power was the key to beating the Germans in Europe so why is it so seldom available to offset the German superiority in tanks? It's VERY limited in the number of vehicles that are available to the player. Why, in a game with landmines (and where ground troops are essentially helpless) are there no SherDozers or Crabs available to clear mines? The AI for even your own troops is clueless. Vehicles will choose to go into discovered minefields unless you watch them closely. Self-propelled artillery, when told to directly attack a target will come up to point-blank range (and become easy targets) rather than lobbing shells from a distance. Also, on map artillery cannot attack an area of the map unless one of your troops is observing that spot. That makes NO sense. People looking for a MUCH more enjoyable WWII strategy game should check out Steel Panthers World at War. It's not as pretty but it makes for a lot less frustrating (and more fun) experience and it's a FREE download.… Full Review »
  3. GrogB.
    Oct 27, 2004
    10
    Just awesome.
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