Company of Heroes

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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1466 Ratings

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  1. Giero
    Jan 3, 2023
    8
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  2. Gowron
    Nov 3, 2022
    10
    Probally the best WW2 RTS game ever made
    The attention to detail and immersion is second to none ! 10/10
  3. Prime_Clarity
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    One of the best RTS games ever and the best World War II game ever made. What an absolute unit.
  4. DEDE1973
    Nov 3, 2021
    10
    ShawnD wrote "This is up there with Red Alert 2 and Yuri's Revenge as one of the best RTS games of all time", then gave it a zero score.
  5. rezo_21
    Sep 18, 2021
    8
    ====================IIIIIIIIII GAME SCORE : 84 IIIIIIIIII====================
  6. WakyEggs
    Feb 27, 2021
    9
    Great game. Good graphics, sounds, atmosphere and pace. Still play it online from time to time.
  7. Fallconex
    Dec 17, 2020
    9
    The best game in its genre. Very nice storytelling, pretty comfortable controls.
  8. Ronnyyy
    Sep 6, 2020
    10
    A perfect game for any age, has few missions but each mission is very fun and not to mention the multiplayer epic battles!, I do not know why a person vote very negatively claiming this "not realistic game" "Tanks with energy bars"

    1 there are no "realistic games" (in this case it would be "war simulator") 2 I prefer the "energy bars"... than a simple medium tank can damage the    A perfect game for any age, has few missions but each mission is very fun and not to mention the multiplayer epic battles!, I do not know why a person vote very negatively claiming this "not realistic game" "Tanks with energy bars"

    1 there are no "realistic games" (in this case it would be "war simulator")

    2 I prefer the "energy bars"... than a simple medium tank can damage the caterpillars of the majestic tiger king    … Expand
  9. reditel05
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    awesome ww2 RTS with DLCs its best RTS game i have ever played intresting campain,awesome multiplayer and great variety of units.
  10. Hochbichler
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    Company of Heroes is a real time strategy set in the Second World War. First of all, I have to say, even today, this game looks pretty damn good. Considering when it was released, the graphics is great. The level of destruction of the game's environment is just amazing. if you play a tough battle and spend an hour or two in one section of the map and then take a close look at it, you willCompany of Heroes is a real time strategy set in the Second World War. First of all, I have to say, even today, this game looks pretty damn good. Considering when it was released, the graphics is great. The level of destruction of the game's environment is just amazing. if you play a tough battle and spend an hour or two in one section of the map and then take a close look at it, you will see that what was a beautiful village or town before is now one big smoking ruin, with every single artillery shot leaving its mark on the face of the countryside. What makes it even greater is the realism of it. Take a look at a picture of WW1 / WW2 battlefield and you will see it looks very much like the game. I have never seen this level of destruction in a RTS game before or since. The story of the game is set in the days following the D-Day and it is pretty realistic. The realism of the combat itself had to be understandably sacrificed for the sake of gameplay, but it is pretty believable. I played the campaign on expert difficulty and even though I finished it, it was frankly too difficult for me. The AI as such is pretty bad and there are some pretty cheap and obvious exploits you can take in the campaign. Unsurprisingly this game does not contain any microtransactions or SJW crap.

    This game is a true gem and I am still playing it fifteen years later. Final Verdict: 93 %    … Expand
  11. Lone_Wolf_Sones
    Feb 3, 2020
    10
    Company of Heroes released at a time when gaming pundits declared WWII games had overstayed their welcome. The formula had become tired they said. Enter CoH in the form of an RTS.

    Men in squads in CoH live and die by your command. It's your decisions that lead them to victory or defeat. More than any other RTS? You have to consider more than just army composition and unit type. You have    Company of Heroes released at a time when gaming pundits declared WWII games had overstayed their welcome. The formula had become tired they said. Enter CoH in the form of an RTS.

    Men in squads in CoH live and die by your command. It's your decisions that lead them to victory or defeat. More than any other RTS? You have to consider more than just army composition and unit type. You have hard counters to certain units like AT guns against tanks, etc. However the real beauty is the greater degree of tactical control you don't have in other RTS games. Flanking, combined arms tactics, supressing fire? They are all in place here. Is a MG gun pinning your troops down? Toss a grenade. Tank giving you problems? Try getting behind it to shoot at it's more vulnerable rear with another tank or infantry equipped with bazookas.

    You also have resource points to consider. Other RTS games have resources near your base. You then have to worry about building ancillary structures like farms (warcraft) or supply depots (starcraft) to increase your pop cap. That isn't quite how it works in CoH. You have to go into the field and capture munitions and fuel points which are vital to produce things like tanks. More importantly these points create a "territory" that has to be linked to keep your forces in supply. This opens up avenues for you to cut the enemy's supply lines or conversely them cutting yours.

    On top of that? COH has an incredibly robust physics and damage system. Almost any object on the map can be destroyed. The map itself can radically change by the end of the battle. It's incredibly immersive and why CoH stands as one of the crown jewels of the RTS genre even over it's sequel.    … Expand
  12. Genek13
    Nov 19, 2019
    9
    First WWII RTS game I ever played and it's still the best one :)
    From developers of Dawn of War series, which is also outstanding :)
    Visuals and sound design are still very good to this date.
  13. Vanco
    Jun 4, 2019
    8
    Combat focused RTS exploring the tactical side of WWII. Mediocre campaign, great multiplayer.
  14. NightGeisha
    Jan 2, 2019
    8
    Company of Heroes is a fantastic real time strategy World War II gaming experience, and one of the best RTS games I have ever played.

    The game is intense and engaging. In a detailed and realistic environment. Even if we consider a 2006 game, it is graphically excellent. The AI ​​is a bit annoying and with several inconsistent aspects. Sometimes very lame and too little "intelligent"    Company of Heroes is a fantastic real time strategy World War II gaming experience, and one of the best RTS games I have ever played.

    The game is intense and engaging. In a detailed and realistic environment. Even if we consider a 2006 game, it is graphically excellent.

    The AI ​​is a bit annoying and with several inconsistent aspects. Sometimes very lame and too little "intelligent" and some others to smart, like for example how they always manage to hit targets with mortars but you can't do it in similar conditions.

    Overall, it is the fantastic game and I really appreciate all that time I spent playing it.    … Expand
  15. Thornberry
    Oct 3, 2018
    10
    One of the greatest RTS games ever made. Eschewing classic base-building, COH delivers tense tactical gameplay set in a mostly destructible map. Asymmetric maps and a strong online community make this one for the ages.
  16. Ryxon
    May 14, 2018
    10
    Still a healthy amount people playing in 2018, the mechanics and gameplay are just very well put together, there's nothing like it. I still from time to time come back to this game to play some classic 1v1 ranked games.
  17. Andy798
    Dec 10, 2017
    10
    This and Great Battles of WWII Stalingrad are the best RTS games , compared to Coh2 , here you need to be smart and have excellent strategy to win, just buy it
  18. Richardsen
    Aug 19, 2017
    10
    Greatest RTS of all time, still standing almost 11 years after launch. Superb graphics, increidlbe sound design, destructible environment that actually impacts tactics, asymmetrical factions with very rich and complex tactics...
  19. Melgacius
    Apr 24, 2017
    9
    1 – GENERAL

    Company of Heroes it's a RTS that plays on WWII scenario. I love to study and play games from this dark period of our history, so my impressions are always a bit biased in games like this one. This game was released in 2006 and it's impressive how a game almost 11 years old still holds on quite well. Graphics are still on par with today games, and just the cutscenes are    1 – GENERAL

    Company of Heroes it's a RTS that plays on WWII scenario. I love to study and play games from this dark period of our history, so my impressions are always a bit biased in games like this one.

    This game was released in 2006 and it's impressive how a game almost 11 years old still holds on quite well. Graphics are still on par with today games, and just the cutscenes are already dated.

    Sounds were very well chosen and all the effects seem quite real, and the game it's quite immersive right from the start.

    The storyline is one of the best aspects of the game. Fortunately the usual plot of conquering a base and that's it does not happen here. Most of the time you have to secure a road, capture strategic points, prevent the enemy retreat. All missions seems alike with reality, and I love that.

    2 – GAMEPLAY

    If you want to play the game properly then start by mapping your keyboard and do not play like me, only with mouse. Despite not being the most micromanagement related RTS, you still have a lot of actions to do at the same time. The fact that they never overwhelm you, giving you a lot of time to spend thinking only in the real action is perfect.

    In this game the resources are the strategic points scattered along the map. Each one of those with different values. Even if you capture a point you have to connect it to your base, or you will not receive that resource.

    Each mission is long and you are free to choose your approach. The mission briefing plays a major role here, saying the primary and secondary objectives that you should accomplish in each map.

    I've played the entire first campaign and it's respective missions and I have a blast doing it.

    My major issue in campaign mode is the behavior of the enemy AI. They seem to always choose defensive stance, and most of the times they will not endanger your base.

    Fortunately in skirmish mode that is different.

    Multiplayer is still active, and most of the players know what they are doing, so if you are new to the game you will probably have a hard time competing with them.

    3 – CONCLUSION

    I am not a good RTS player, but I cannot stop loving this games. CoH is simply a joy to play. No bugs or glitches, full destroyable scenarios, a lot of units to choose from, a very well written storyline with lots of replay value. This game it's still great from today's standards. If you want to buy it, it's easy to find it on a sale, so just be patient and wait a bit.    … Expand
  20. tehace
    Jul 24, 2016
    9
    I picked this game a long time ago as a bundle with the DLC for cheap but that was probably the best money I've spent on a video game ever. The multiplayer balance was off at times but you were still able to find games without people abusing bs. Single player was great, yeah its not the most realistic WW2 game out there but imo it had a great balance between realism and gameplay. In allI picked this game a long time ago as a bundle with the DLC for cheap but that was probably the best money I've spent on a video game ever. The multiplayer balance was off at times but you were still able to find games without people abusing bs. Single player was great, yeah its not the most realistic WW2 game out there but imo it had a great balance between realism and gameplay. In all honesty I dont recall any RTS coming close to this title in terms of fun I had playing it, ever...… Expand
  21. renogza
    Dec 27, 2015
    8
    Company of Heroes, without a doubt is THE definition of an RTS.It combines the excellent sound,visceral,nerve wracking gameplay of Call of Duty 2 with the overhead view of an RTS. The only problem ive had with it is that the system settings a bit too high for those with a low computer. I have a 1.7 Ghz,512 Dual RAM and 64 ATi Radeon Mobile 9200 and COH bogs down alot.But the gameplay isCompany of Heroes, without a doubt is THE definition of an RTS.It combines the excellent sound,visceral,nerve wracking gameplay of Call of Duty 2 with the overhead view of an RTS. The only problem ive had with it is that the system settings a bit too high for those with a low computer. I have a 1.7 Ghz,512 Dual RAM and 64 ATi Radeon Mobile 9200 and COH bogs down alot.But the gameplay is soooo good that the graphical problems are ALL forgotten. Company of Heroes,you dont own it...it owns YOU!… Expand
  22. jelikey
    Sep 10, 2015
    9
    I have played a lot of RTS (Close Combat, Star Craft, Warcraft I-III, World in Conflict, to name a few), Company of Heroes is the most polished and innovative that I have played. As many have noted the graphics in this game are top notch. The frantic and non-stop action of the game requires a great deal of thought rewarding both the quick and the intelligent. If you enjoy RTS's, you willI have played a lot of RTS (Close Combat, Star Craft, Warcraft I-III, World in Conflict, to name a few), Company of Heroes is the most polished and innovative that I have played. As many have noted the graphics in this game are top notch. The frantic and non-stop action of the game requires a great deal of thought rewarding both the quick and the intelligent. If you enjoy RTS's, you will love this game… Expand
  23. mhzaiyen
    Aug 2, 2015
    10
    Company of Heroes is probably, (if not already considered), the greatest real-time strategy game of all-time. A must-play for any fan of the genre. Truly a masterpiece.
  24. LandenWolf
    Jul 13, 2015
    10
    A jewel of an RTS. Easily one of the BEST ever made. both defense and offense and immensely fun, challenging, and intense. The community is so active, and helpful, especially for a game that's nearly 8 years old. The graphics are very good, the FPS is so smooth, the gameplay seamless, easy to learn and control. Each faction ( 4 in total with DLC, 2 in base game) grants unique units andA jewel of an RTS. Easily one of the BEST ever made. both defense and offense and immensely fun, challenging, and intense. The community is so active, and helpful, especially for a game that's nearly 8 years old. The graphics are very good, the FPS is so smooth, the gameplay seamless, easy to learn and control. Each faction ( 4 in total with DLC, 2 in base game) grants unique units and abilities, and tactics you MUST follow to succeed in a battle. none of the factions play alike one another. Which brings me to my final in this review. This game never gets old. It is not repetitive. every battle is different. from where you set up, to when you go for a flank or an assault. I can't get enough of this game. And you won't either.… Expand
  25. omar_uav
    Jul 8, 2015
    10
    company of heroes is from the best games in the world it was at it age . I really recommend it very much its really a nice game and it become old but still people playing it and there is a 2nd game of it which its coh2.
  26. chookshagger
    Jun 13, 2015
    10
    I have been playing a lot of strategy games over the last 20 years-

    This is the best. Its a true strategy masterpiece that combines cerebral / work ethic output so well. The only game better was the short lived COH online which included insertion of special hand picked units If you don't have COH and COH Opposing fronts get it before it fades into non existence because this is    I have been playing a lot of strategy games over the last 20 years-

    This is the best. Its a true strategy masterpiece that combines cerebral / work ethic output so well.

    The only game better was the short lived COH online which included insertion of special hand picked units

    If you don't have COH and COH Opposing fronts get it before it fades into non existence because this is as good as it gets.    … Expand
  27. edibleshrapnel
    Apr 25, 2015
    10
    Still playing this game, after almost 7 years. Wow, that really says something. This is by far my favourite game on my PC, and oldest. Stellar Campaign, fun multi player, various game modes, and decent DLC's. Great game.
  28. Aone
    Feb 16, 2015
    10
    Company of Heroes is one of the best RTS game in the world. its realistic graphics and system is very good until now. i'm still playing it in 2015!!!!!
  29. cbe
    Dec 29, 2014
    10
    Great game, determinately worth playing! The single player campaign is hard, but non unfair. High re-playability! I wish all single-player games were this good.
  30. Wafzal2
    Oct 12, 2014
    10
    This game is amazing! Still playin' Autry and Hebecrevon Missions over and over and over again!
    Still playin' in 10/12/2014! 8 Years!
    Relic, amazing job!
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#2 Best PC Game of 2006
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#5 Most Discussed PC Game of 2006
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#1 Most Shared PC Game of 2006

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Metascore
93

Universal acclaim - based on 55 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 55 out of 55
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 55
  3. Negative: 0 out of 55
  1. PC Gamer
    96
    Company of Heroes should be on the must-play list of every RTS fanatic out there, even those tired of WWII settings. It's just that good. [Oct. 2006, p.70]
  2. PC Gamer UK
    94
    This is the finest WWII strategy game I've played. Hell, I'm having real trouble thinking of any strategy game that's this spectacular, this intense, this fun. [Oct 2006, p.70]
  3. IGN
    94
    The transformation from a idyllic little town into a heap of crushed buildings and burned out husks of vehicles can be shocking. Seeing and hearing major explosions that cause bodies (and bits of bodies) to fly across the screen along with rubble from a nearby building simply puts you more into the battle than any RTS in memory.
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