Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor

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  1. Hochbichler
    Aug 17, 2020
    6
    Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor is the second and last expansion of the fantastic WW2 RTS Company of Heroes. This time you follow the stories of three smaller scale conflicts during the late 1944. Specially the Battle of Villers-Bocage was very interesting to me from a historical point of view, but sadly from the perspective of a player I was not as thrilled. The gameplay style justCompany of Heroes: Tales of Valor is the second and last expansion of the fantastic WW2 RTS Company of Heroes. This time you follow the stories of three smaller scale conflicts during the late 1944. Specially the Battle of Villers-Bocage was very interesting to me from a historical point of view, but sadly from the perspective of a player I was not as thrilled. The gameplay style just diverges from the vanilla game too much and I do not like it. The heroes you follow are just too strong for the game to be fun. Compared to the previous expansion, Tales of Valor is also very short.

    Company of Heroes would deserve a better ending than this. Final Verdict: 62 %    … Expand
  2. Imnuktam
    Jun 13, 2017
    8
    This is a fantastic game so far. Just got done with the German campaign and though it was short I can remember every second of it like I lived it. Highly recommend getting this title, especially if you loved DOW, it feels just like it only with military units from the world war era. Wish it had more armies to choose from like Russia but they did just release a mod for free that lets youThis is a fantastic game so far. Just got done with the German campaign and though it was short I can remember every second of it like I lived it. Highly recommend getting this title, especially if you loved DOW, it feels just like it only with military units from the world war era. Wish it had more armies to choose from like Russia but they did just release a mod for free that lets you play them. Sadly it is bugged for me and I have to restart my computer every time I want to play it since it wants to do a patch and then says content locked.

    I bought this in a bundle with COH and COH II with all the expansions so hard to say how if fares as a standalone product, but COH in general has been a great overall experience.    … Expand
  3. SilentHightimes
    Sep 12, 2014
    7
    Just adding to the already best rts ever made, adding new modes new units all worth some play.
    not as good as adding new factions but still a good add on for new play styles for those of us that played way to much.

    Worth $20
  4. joeybear
    Mar 5, 2013
    5
    Tales of Valor simply does not add enough to justify a full-price expansion. There is a serious lack of new units and no new factions. Given it's a standalone title, it's not bad per say but sorely lacking.
  5. 4dagamer
    Nov 12, 2012
    7
    I was expecting something more, I bought it for $5 on Steam, I can not complain!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  6. kane148
    Oct 26, 2012
    6
    If you play CoH multiplayer then perhaps this is worth it, but as someone who only plays the singleplayer I was disappointed with it. While the missions are interesting and fun, they are very short--you might get three hours total out of all of them. Maybe. Thankfully I got this on sale on Steam, but I would have been upset had I paid the full $20.
  7. RangerGxi
    May 21, 2012
    5
    I was expecting the length of Opposing Fronts but instead I only got three missions. The Missions were excellent but this was only a multiplayer addition. The campaign was only stapled on as a tutorial for the new mechanics this game introduces which are few. You will probably NOT play these game modes often if at all and like most people will only play standard multiplayer modes.
  8. Dankin
    May 18, 2012
    2
    The multiplayer game is very based on rank teams are always not balanced. the natzi side in this game have more powerful and cheaper army then the Allies. The rank not always show correct in lobby so somthimes you can't know the other player rank and many lags are presence in multiplayer
  9. Biokiipper
    May 10, 2012
    8
    Its a very good game for its price - 3,99 US. Im glad I bought it with 80% discount. The game is very entertaining and deserves a try. It really pays off and its not of a regreatable kind.
  10. Rumpelstilzchen
    Feb 8, 2012
    0
    One of the WORST!!! Games i have ever played... just a bad camera position, far too close to get a good overview, especially because you have to micro your soldiers all the time!! all of your units... they get nothing done and often do things first after the 3rd or 4th direction. They are unable to find the shortest way and some times just run in with enemy fire instead of attacking, veryOne of the WORST!!! Games i have ever played... just a bad camera position, far too close to get a good overview, especially because you have to micro your soldiers all the time!! all of your units... they get nothing done and often do things first after the 3rd or 4th direction. They are unable to find the shortest way and some times just run in with enemy fire instead of attacking, very unuseful for a mortar for example. The online don't run anyway and there is no support... i am scared of THQ giving their name for such a crap. If you want do something good, don't buy this!… Expand
  11. namDa65
    Feb 5, 2012
    9
    If you're a new player to the series, it comes with the full suite of company of heroes multiplayer. If you're a veteran, the new modes may offer little and you may want to wait until this game goes cheap. The new dota mode, tanks battles and survival mode add many hours to this game. Must have pc exclusive!
  12. gitti1
    Dec 20, 2011
    10
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  13. lildanny
    Nov 13, 2011
    7
    During a sale, I purchased the "Company of Heroes Battle Pack," and immediately played this one first. Personally, I liked Tales of Valor the most, because of the gameplay. The graphics are also pretty noteworthy. The single player campagin could have been more exciting, but multiplayer can be a lot of fun when playing with friends. I'm an avid Command and Conquer fan, so I enjoyed this,During a sale, I purchased the "Company of Heroes Battle Pack," and immediately played this one first. Personally, I liked Tales of Valor the most, because of the gameplay. The graphics are also pretty noteworthy. The single player campagin could have been more exciting, but multiplayer can be a lot of fun when playing with friends. I'm an avid Command and Conquer fan, so I enjoyed this, however I find that a major drawback of this game is how long it takes. In C&C, it's fairly easy to acquire an army, a well fortified base, and a good defense. In Company of Heroes, it's difficult to get a defense and an attack force ready quickly. This is because there are 3 different types of "monetary value" you need to purchase units, buildings, and upgrades. Of course, this IS much more realistic, however if you have little time to play and would like to get a game in before you head to bed or work, you won't be able to finish. I'd recommend this to anyone who likes RTS games, IF it's on sale.… Expand
  14. jwt7000
    Oct 14, 2011
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There's nothing significantly new with this second expansion. The nine missions are over too quickly and the new skirmish maps as well as MP features are too limited. Also this expansion would have been worth it for free because of the free huge COH patch that came with this expansion for those who have owned COH Gold Edition or the first two COH games!… Expand
  15. ShaneP
    Dec 29, 2009
    1
    Yet another poor expansion for what used to be a good game. The single player is ridiculously short for the price and doesn't feel at all like CoH should. The new game modes are all terrible and not at all in the spirit of CoH. Why they decided we need a very poor DotA clone in CoH is probably best left unknown. The one game mode that is ok is in reality a poor version of various Yet another poor expansion for what used to be a good game. The single player is ridiculously short for the price and doesn't feel at all like CoH should. The new game modes are all terrible and not at all in the spirit of CoH. Why they decided we need a very poor DotA clone in CoH is probably best left unknown. The one game mode that is ok is in reality a poor version of various custom maps that have been around for a while anyway (and for free i add). This game is honestly not even worth the £2.49 they're currently asking for it on steam. The only good thing i can say is that it gives you access to all the sides in multiplayer if you're a masochist and enjoy playing extremely frustrating games.… Expand
  16. JoeL.
    Aug 28, 2009
    7
    I like this game its very enjoyable and very addictive . The only thing bad is the multyplayer. Time finding game + Game Ballance = Frustration. Its almost like I have to spam certain units to win in every situation. Anyway all in all balancing and multyplayer aside its worth your singleplayer money.
  17. RyanS.
    Aug 4, 2009
    8
    I rated this game an 8 for the simple fact that when you get down to it this game can only get better. The up close in your face action is what does it for me. Multiplayer is awesome, but could use some work its really hard to find a good game to get into and definitely needs more maps. I like the player voted maps i think that you should definitely do more of those to keep players from I rated this game an 8 for the simple fact that when you get down to it this game can only get better. The up close in your face action is what does it for me. Multiplayer is awesome, but could use some work its really hard to find a good game to get into and definitely needs more maps. I like the player voted maps i think that you should definitely do more of those to keep players from getting bored of the same maps. TY Life's a game, Keep playing and have fun!… Expand
  18. FlammerW
    Jul 9, 2009
    8
    Tales of Valor is a good title for CoH diehards and new players alike, as it allows access to all the multiplayer content while adding new modes and units. The game however lacked polish and had serious balance issues that took several patches to address. The game was also rushed because of Financial conditions at Relic. I think rating this game based on the length of the singleplayer is Tales of Valor is a good title for CoH diehards and new players alike, as it allows access to all the multiplayer content while adding new modes and units. The game however lacked polish and had serious balance issues that took several patches to address. The game was also rushed because of Financial conditions at Relic. I think rating this game based on the length of the singleplayer is silly, as the multiplayer holds the real meat.… Expand
  19. ZakN
    Jun 25, 2009
    9
    I've always liked World War games, and this really is enjoyable, exploding buildings, shooting people down, blowing things up.. It is just overall fun.. However if you are not a hardcore player it can be a tad hard to play. But, is fun either way. I'd suggest it if you enjoy the World War kinds of games. I also have played the first Coh, and now I own Coh:ToV, though I do not I've always liked World War games, and this really is enjoyable, exploding buildings, shooting people down, blowing things up.. It is just overall fun.. However if you are not a hardcore player it can be a tad hard to play. But, is fun either way. I'd suggest it if you enjoy the World War kinds of games. I also have played the first Coh, and now I own Coh:ToV, though I do not see a major difference in either version... YET.… Expand
  20. BrendanG
    May 25, 2009
    7
    Company of Heroes is a good game but knowing what I know now.... well i wouldn't go out and buy the Tales of Valor. The expansion is good in the introduction of some new things but its not enough, my biggest disappointment was i started the game and poof the campaigns for Tales of Valor are over. Otherwise the game is good, I've not seen flaws in some of the previous ones when Company of Heroes is a good game but knowing what I know now.... well i wouldn't go out and buy the Tales of Valor. The expansion is good in the introduction of some new things but its not enough, my biggest disappointment was i started the game and poof the campaigns for Tales of Valor are over. Otherwise the game is good, I've not seen flaws in some of the previous ones when I'll get a unit stuck on a random object, or other glitches; i'm sure that there are glitches but i haven't seen more yet.… Expand
  21. BiteMe
    May 18, 2009
    9
    Quit your whining, CoH gives you exactly what they are selling, no less and no more. I play lotsa games and this one entertains and is challenging, and the option of overseeing the game or going on"on the field" to see the diferent angles is awesome. If you find this game too easy, then you are lyng or spending too much time on the computer, get a life. Like most games, you can only play Quit your whining, CoH gives you exactly what they are selling, no less and no more. I play lotsa games and this one entertains and is challenging, and the option of overseeing the game or going on"on the field" to see the diferent angles is awesome. If you find this game too easy, then you are lyng or spending too much time on the computer, get a life. Like most games, you can only play them so long before they get boring, so I think its definitely worth the money and recommend it to anyone, especially those who enjoy WWII games.… Expand
  22. JamesB
    May 14, 2009
    9
    Although I have not played the first two games in the saga of Company of Heroes. That COH TOV was a short comming to its predessesors in the views of many fellow gamers who have played all three. Though I cannot comment on this aspect, as a first time player I found the game to be enjoyable and easy to pick up and learn tactics. Though the game includes suppressive fire and units become Although I have not played the first two games in the saga of Company of Heroes. That COH TOV was a short comming to its predessesors in the views of many fellow gamers who have played all three. Though I cannot comment on this aspect, as a first time player I found the game to be enjoyable and easy to pick up and learn tactics. Though the game includes suppressive fire and units become unable to attack well under such direct assult, I would have like to see untis flee in cowerdence. That the user would be unable to controll such units under any circumstance. The idea of bringing in reinforcements to supply units with refreshed man power should not have to just be done for the replacement of casualties, but also battle fatigue. Though this realism may be to complex for those who wish to just play a game like AoE. As my first game for COH, I was very pleased over all and enjoy the time spent playing online.… Expand
  23. JezI
    May 7, 2009
    3
    A massive disappointment and very poor value for money if like me u like to play single player,should have been in £10 price range. Never play on-line so don't know if that side of it is any good or not.
    It has one or two interesting ideas but not much more than that,should have read the review before buying..
  24. BartX
    May 4, 2009
    9
    I'd give it 9.5/10 for MP, 5/10 for SP. This clearly is multi-player oriented expansion. Since I play CoH mostly on-line, I give it high overall score. Single player missions are short and easy. There are 3 campaigns of 3 missions each (9 missions in total), but calling it campaigns is exaggeration. Actually it's more like 3 missions split into 3 mini-missions each. On the other I'd give it 9.5/10 for MP, 5/10 for SP. This clearly is multi-player oriented expansion. Since I play CoH mostly on-line, I give it high overall score. Single player missions are short and easy. There are 3 campaigns of 3 missions each (9 missions in total), but calling it campaigns is exaggeration. Actually it's more like 3 missions split into 3 mini-missions each. On the other hand new multi-player modes are a lot of fun. Although if you prefer strategy over tactics, they're not for you. What I do like about them, is that they are lot more dynamic, then the classic matches. As for direct fire -- well, the only use I've found for it was in the 1st and 3rd mission of SP.… Expand
  25. chriss
    May 1, 2009
    0
    This EXPANTION PACK is the wort thing to hit the market all it offers is mod that u can also download online for free. this expantion pack ruined one of the best games out i think because out of everything it came with the bulk of it was bugs i cant count how many times this game now craches full games and many other probles it has. but it is a good deal it your out to get the game This EXPANTION PACK is the wort thing to hit the market all it offers is mod that u can also download online for free. this expantion pack ruined one of the best games out i think because out of everything it came with the bulk of it was bugs i cant count how many times this game now craches full games and many other probles it has. but it is a good deal it your out to get the game because you really dont have to buy the other two disks unless you want to play campain but in summery relic is a fail.… Expand
  26. MatthewK
    Apr 19, 2009
    5
    The quality of the new game content is fine, although a bit too easy - the direct fire mode is fun, almost too much so since the game becomes much less tactical and much more about mouse speed, like watching a first person shooter from another camera. This is 5/10 rather than 8/10 since there is a pathetic 4 hour's worth of gaming here in the single player campaign - I don't The quality of the new game content is fine, although a bit too easy - the direct fire mode is fun, almost too much so since the game becomes much less tactical and much more about mouse speed, like watching a first person shooter from another camera. This is 5/10 rather than 8/10 since there is a pathetic 4 hour's worth of gaming here in the single player campaign - I don't play it online and bought on the basis of the quality of Opposing Fronts. I'd suggest anyone planning to do that thinks twice! But if you're prepared to spend the money and you know you won't be kept occupied for that long, the content is still very good.… Expand
  27. RossH
    Apr 18, 2009
    5
    When you remember that this package was originally going to be 3 separate DLC packs, it becomes horribly obvious why this pack doesn't work. Very little content, most of which is a drastic departure from the original makes this come off as a collection of community mods rather than a professionally developed package. If you've already bought the original and OF, there's When you remember that this package was originally going to be 3 separate DLC packs, it becomes horribly obvious why this pack doesn't work. Very little content, most of which is a drastic departure from the original makes this come off as a collection of community mods rather than a professionally developed package. If you've already bought the original and OF, there's simply too little here to justify a purchase. However, the fact that the title is cheaper than the gold edition, yet contains the same multiplayer content (and more) means that newcomers will find a great way to get into CoH competition for little investment.… Expand
  28. JamesW
    Apr 17, 2009
    10
    I have ill-spent hundreds of dollars on similar WWII strategy games. Company of Heroes (COH) is by far the best I have ever seen. That being said, their expansions have no let downs
  29. kokomemoo
    Apr 16, 2009
    1
    i totally disagree that players with previeous coh
    play the same server with those who bought
    expansion. if we don't buy expansion we must get disadvantage? its like having no medic or lurker in sc. playing original sc mixed up with broodwar players. now i don't want to pay 30 dollar for few more units and i get disadvantage huh. don't have our own server. so i    i totally disagree that players with previeous coh
    play the same server with those who bought
    expansion. if we don't buy expansion we must
    get disadvantage? its like having no medic
    or lurker in sc. playing original sc mixed up with
    broodwar players.
    now i don't want to pay 30 dollar for few more units and i get disadvantage huh. don't have
    our own server. so i deleted the game.
    good bye relic. never to buy this company's
    game anymore    … Expand
  30. PhilipKyle
    Apr 15, 2009
    3
    As I die hard fan of CoH vanilla I cannot surmise my disappointment in any better word than - crap! The game adds little if nothing to the multiplayer dynamics, a series of bugs several years old remain unresolved, the few new skins to a couple of units are not worth the 35 euro this game runs for.
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  2. Mixed: 27 out of 42
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  1. Play (Poland)
    70
    It is war on a personal level - instead of entire units, battles are fought by carefully selected small groups of individuals. It would be possible to come to know each of them, were it not for the short span of this standalone expansion. [May 2009]
  2. Eurogamer
    70
    It just doesn't hang together as a coherent package in its own right, and while the gameplay certainly doesn't sully the memory of the original, the thin spread of content is cause for concern.
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  3. Game Informer
    75
    Gamers who spend the majority of their time in single-player modes should pass this one by. If you’re an online-focused player, though, Tales of Valor provides hours of amusement, especially if the community takes advantage of the excellent mod tools to flesh out the map selection.
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