Company of Heroes 3

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User Score
4.6

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 87 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 87
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 87
  3. Negative: 51 out of 87

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  1. Sythsere
    Feb 25, 2023
    9
    Pros:
    1. Core gameplay is extremely fun and satisfying.
    2. Faction design is pleasantly asymmetric and each faction offers lots of viable ways to play the game. 3. Map design is intricate, beautiful, and introduces a lot of versatility not seen in previous instalments. 4. Game launches with 4 factions and 2 campaigns compared to 2 factions and 1 campaign at launch of previous titles.    Pros:
    1. Core gameplay is extremely fun and satisfying.
    2. Faction design is pleasantly asymmetric and each faction offers lots of viable ways to play the game.
    3. Map design is intricate, beautiful, and introduces a lot of versatility not seen in previous instalments.
    4. Game launches with 4 factions and 2 campaigns compared to 2 factions and 1 campaign at launch of previous titles.

    Cons:
    1. Opponent AI is weak.
    2. There are pathing issues, especially with vehicles.
    3. The game currently has some bugs and the occassional crash to desktop.

    Conclusion:
    At its core, this is an exceptional game with tons of potential that has launched a bit unpolished and rough around the edges. Expect plenty of post-launch support from Sega and Relic. CoH2 received many expansions, free content patches, bug fixing, balancing and map releases for nearly 10 years after its launch.    … Expand
  2. Drtango
    Feb 25, 2023
    8
    I've played the previous games and I enjoyed them a lot. I'm currently working my way through the campaigns and It's been a very enjoyable experience so far.
  3. TonyLin243
    Mar 1, 2023
    8
    這遊戲除了音效還有進步空間以外，其實製作團隊還算用心，只是做為正式上市的遊戲，不應該介面像小學生做得，很可惜。
  4. micke87
    Feb 27, 2023
    10
    Wow very good improvements amazing game easy best one great graphics super performance
  5. Gabriele95
    Feb 26, 2023
    9
    The game, besides some glitches and bugs here and there is hella fun. Effects wise it's great as well. I also loved the effort they put in representing the italian enviroment.

    Don't understand all the negativity out there.
  6. DutchToast
    Feb 26, 2023
    9
    More refined version of COH2, combining elements from both COH1 and COH2.
    Graphics are not revolutionary although fidelity has taken a step up from COH2 and the underlying systems such as destruction are a lot better. Game also runs very smooth at max settings for me on a PC from 2016.
  7. zkalra
    Feb 28, 2023
    10
    Very good RTS but graphics could have been a notch above. performs well. I would have preferred the absence of a turn based TW like campaign system.
  8. oldschoolplay
    Feb 28, 2023
    8
    Finally! RTS junkie here been playing since the beginning of time it seems. COH3 gameplay is great, much like COH2 with some added features and gameplay enhancements.

    However, it does seem rushed! Keep in mind COH3 uses Relics Essence engine, which is what other games such as Age Of Empires 4 uses. If you're coming from AOE4 into COH3 you will be severly dissapointed. Its not polished    Finally! RTS junkie here been playing since the beginning of time it seems. COH3 gameplay is great, much like COH2 with some added features and gameplay enhancements.

    However, it does seem rushed! Keep in mind COH3 uses Relics Essence engine, which is what other games such as Age Of Empires 4 uses. If you're coming from AOE4 into COH3 you will be severly dissapointed. Its not polished at all. Missing a TON of features and just basic things.

    If you're a modder you'll be equally dissapointed, many of the editor features you take for granted from AOE4 are not available.

    the first patch will hopefully address a LOT of the bugs as with any new game these days, day 1 releases are usually crap.

    But anyways back to the gameplay and most important part. Its great. COH3 is super fun. I wish the maps were better they suck, there are no choke points in any of them it seems. so basically open playing field.    … Expand
  9. Civil84
    Apr 19, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Despite issues with balance, blobs and added shop as first big updated i really enjoy MP. Italian campaign is so so. Need to check DAK. 160 matches (do far), mainly 2vs2 and 1vs1 are worth buying it at day 1:)… Expand
  10. fgh976
    Feb 25, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great. Love it
    I've played the previous games and I enjoyed them a lot. I'm currently working my way through the campaigns and It's been a very enjoyable experience so far.    … Expand
  11. Orb1tal
    Mar 2, 2023
    10
    I've been a COH1 and COH2 player for a long time, I was scared during the BETA, but I must say that the game works much better than on this one.
    I find the new mechanics really enjoyable
    The 4 factions are all interesting to play The visuals are better, especially the FX and the sound. The workshop was here day one, something very very nice (already a full of new map and mods) In    I've been a COH1 and COH2 player for a long time, I was scared during the BETA, but I must say that the game works much better than on this one.
    I find the new mechanics really enjoyable
    The 4 factions are all interesting to play
    The visuals are better, especially the FX and the sound.
    The workshop was here day one, something very very nice (already a full of new map and mods)

    In short I have a good time, and can only recommend this game to all RTS lovers, as well as to former COH players    … Expand
  12. jr820
    Mar 2, 2023
    10
    Fast and loose with the history, but made up for with fast and loose gameplay. Amazing visuals, excellent variety, and wonderful fun.
  13. web54
    Mar 19, 2023
    10
    Given the superiority of the previous two games, I wasn't surprised that Company of Heroes 3 captured my imagination again. The new Total War-style campaign layers added some variety, but didn't overwhelm my brain. Even without it, however, the battles are still endlessly fun, chaotic, and challenging. Company of Heroes 3 reminds me that a good RTS can still be a lot of fun and enjoyment.
  14. Zhukov_NL
    Jul 11, 2023
    10
    just a great ww2 rts game, I really love it!
    i have been playing a lot of rts games over the last few years and this one really stands out.

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Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 63 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 52 out of 63
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 63
  3. Negative: 0 out of 63
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 23, 2024
    80
    As well as strategists, World War II history buffs will appreciate the models and types of vehicles used in the game. [Issue#326]
  2. Pocket-lint
    Jun 23, 2023
    100
    Bringing back the once seemingly moribund RTS in spectacular style, Company of Heroes 3 is intense, tactical, authentic, meaty and innovative - but not for the faint-hearted or those seeking instant gratification.
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  3. Worth Playing
    Apr 6, 2023
    63
    Pretty graphics or no, so much of the gameplay of Company of Heroes 3 is flawed in one way or another that it's difficult to recommend it. From campaign-breaking bugs in Italy to the inept AI that renders most Africa maps unsatisfying, the game came out in such a state that it's hard to believe it's part of the same series by the same developer. To the development team's credit, the game has been patched several times since release, but many of the issues persist. There are occasional glimmers of a brilliant game, but with so much of the content damaged by bugs, it is impossible to recommend it over replaying one of the other games of the series.
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