Company of Heroes 2: The British Forces

 PC
  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Sep 2, 2015
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Gaming Nexus
    Aug 24, 2015
    90
    Company of Heroes 2: The British Forces is an excellent multiplayer expansion pack for veteran players, while it's also a great entry point for newcomers with its standalone design.
  2. GameWatcher
    Aug 24, 2015
    90
    By offering players a choice between the Hammer and the Anvil, Relic has prevented the British army from feeling like a retread of the formula established in the original game. An excellent addition.
  3. Game Over Online
    Sep 8, 2015
    85
    That seems like a pretty good deal for $12.99, and I think will make some hardcore CoH2 guys thrilled. For the rest of us, it’s kind of a blur of explosions set in yet more mostly bombed out cities featuring capture points and choke points and guys running around and tanks.
  5. Riot Pixels
    Oct 8, 2015
    81
    If you still haven’t played Company of Heroes 2, The British Forces is a good reason to do it.
  6. GameOver.gr
    Oct 25, 2015
    80
    While this expansion pack is for multiplayer use only and could have benefited from some more content, the new maps and units are great and continue the legacy of Company of Heroes 2.
  7. Multiplayer.it
    Sep 30, 2015
    80
    One of the best armies introduced in Company of Heroes 2.
  8. Vandal
    Sep 13, 2015
    80
    Company of Heroes 2: The British Forces is not a revolutionary expansion, but still a great amount of content for a fair price that will satisfy both casual and hardcore players of the franchise.
  9. IGN
    Sep 9, 2015
    80
    There's a lot to enjoy here, and for newer players who need a little early help, (or for turtlers who prefer to hold on to what they have), the British Forces are a godsend.
  10. Eurogamer Italy
    Aug 28, 2015
    80
    Company of Heroes 2: The British Forces it’s a well crafted DLC, in line with the quality of the other factions released by Relic in the past 24 months.
  11. Meristation
    Sep 14, 2015
    79
    Fifteen new units, six commanders and eight maps seem little for the 13 € of this extension. However , if we translate them into possibilities, means much fresh air for an aging with dignity saga.
  12. GamesVillage.it
    Sep 9, 2015
    77
    This new DLC for Company of Heroes 2 introduces a new faction that brings some fresh air in the multiplayer arena. At the same time, only the hardcore fans of the game will accept the lack of a single player campaign.
  13. SpazioGames
    Oct 25, 2015
    75
    A DLC that doesn't stray from the path if compared to the other ones for the game, even if the lack of a dedicated campaign will stop many fans. It's still a pretty neat add-on, with some great new units.
  14. 3DJuegos
    Aug 28, 2015
    75
    The British Forces is a solid standalone multiplayer expansion with well balanced extra maps and a new army.
  15. CD-Action
    Nov 14, 2015
    70
    A good standalone expansion with one new faction and 8 new maps. [11/2015, p.52]
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User Score
6.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 59 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 59
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 59
  3. Negative: 18 out of 59
  1. MadMorrigan
    Sep 3, 2015
    8
    Great addition and change of pace compared to the other factions. Very micro-intensive but totally worth it. As of right now, it can't goGreat addition and change of pace compared to the other factions. Very micro-intensive but totally worth it. As of right now, it can't go head-to-head against OKW; British are actually UP as you will see when you play them. The emplacements are the key to this faction (in my opinion). Any other tactic I tried using ended in a complete loss but just seeing that bofurs chew up infantry was worth it. The anti-tank emplacement can take out many light vehicles w/ one shot! Would have loved to have seen more content given to current races along with this nickel+dime piece but not everyone can be like cdproject red! Hopefully, with mods, it balances out with current roster. I don't know if it's just me but the A.I for Brits is actually extremely good and setup emplacements strategically.
    Would not pay more than $10 for this one race. Wait for steam sale unless relic adds more content to all existing forces.    … Full Review »
  2. Plasmaguy
    Sep 3, 2015
    9
    Awsome add on, a bit expensive, to much marketing, to little content. However, with the graphics boost and new possible strategies due toAwsome add on, a bit expensive, to much marketing, to little content. However, with the graphics boost and new possible strategies due to balancing and of course the new faction, it is very nice.… Full Review »
  3. Swight
    Oct 14, 2015
    0
    The balance is gone.
    The OKW release was bad, but this one makes OKW perfect.
    The Brittish forces have ruined the entire multplayer    The balance is gone.
    The OKW release was bad, but this one makes OKW perfect.
    The Brittish forces have ruined the entire multplayer experice. Forums are full of disscusions and it has split up the community. Im going to be honest. I liked the british forces at first. I won everything and as a hardcore player I saw the strenghts of the british forces. Until I noticed 1 thing. The OKW and the Whermacht are both in teamgames not able to counter them. The british are just too **** good. I have 500+ hours in Coh2 , sc2 , ruse and wargame. Though I ve never seen such an unbalaced faction. It forces the whermacht to play a certain type of game or they will lose. And don't try to convince me that the OKW has even a chance. The axis can only win if the enemy team is bad. The OKW is now compleetly USELESS. I hate this update I can only play allies now if I want an eazy win. And stats let us see that the british are the most dominant team players. In 1v1 they suck. But in 2v2 and above they are gods. Man do I hate them I cant play this game anymore the axis only win with luck and people call you a noob if you tell them that the british are op. Lets pjust look at the stats shall we. First of all the british have great stats comparable to the OKW but even better in cover. And as more of these fight play out behind cover (as the axis are mostly long ranged) the brittish have a minor adavtage cost /strenght compared. The OKW can outclass these with Obersoldaten but that's much later on. Second thing is that the bunkers of the brittish are nearly invunable tip use fire grenades. It is the only counter the only one as tanks can be quickly delth with. Still then the brits are dug in you lose. Deal with it. Mortars blow up al you inf tanks are useless art is outclassed and that is why I say Nerf or Remove.

    0/10 worst modern rts because of a **** faction and no there is no counter just look up a wiki for their stat they are just blately stronger thank you now stop playing brittan.    … Full Review »
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