Company of Heroes

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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1466 Ratings

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  1. JoshuaA.
    Sep 4, 2007
    10
    The best part about CoH is the attention to detail. Having troops realistically seeking cover, rolling on the ground, having chunks of earth being blown off of the map, it just makes you feel really there.
  2. JasonC.
    Sep 2, 2007
    9
    Ok,i like it,but there are some isssues that need addressing. the game campaign only have 16 maps,and sadly no more,can you make more campaign maps,also skirmish maps as well more 1v1 and 2v2 maps,other then that i am happy what i have, in regards of making building ect that part of defence ect....its a stra game not a get in there and kill it all asap @jon.d
  3. HoldenD.
    Aug 12, 2007
    10
    Another amazing RTS by Relic. I've got a few hundred hours clocked into the game, and still love to play it. It takes a bit to master, but once you do it's insane fun. And to Jon D, a 57mm AT gun would easily pierce the front armor of the Tiger. They are much higher velocity than tank guns. Besides, it's not like the Tiger was armored like a battleship.
  4. JonD.
    Aug 7, 2007
    5
    I used to love the old close combat series and strategy-wise this game falls short, just another pretty resource management RTS. I watched a Tiger get blown up by frontal hits from an allied anti-tank weapon, I'm sorry but that is not realistic. I loved the chess-match aspect of close combat, you needed to have a tactical strategy to play that game, not micromanaging all this I used to love the old close combat series and strategy-wise this game falls short, just another pretty resource management RTS. I watched a Tiger get blown up by frontal hits from an allied anti-tank weapon, I'm sorry but that is not realistic. I loved the chess-match aspect of close combat, you needed to have a tactical strategy to play that game, not micromanaging all this resource nonsense and building units. I want a prettier close combat series to come along.… Expand
  5. MadsJ.
    Aug 1, 2007
    9
    Uber RTS! High quality gaming, SFX and GFX.. Go get it right now! And I'll cya online;-).
  6. JoeM.
    Jul 30, 2007
    10
    Absolutely stunning. By far the best RTS I've played in years. Believe the hype, this game delivers. Well balanced, immersive gameplay, interesting new tactical and strategic elements, and it even lives up to the often aspired to but seldom achieved goal of making the action the focus, and not the resource gathering/base building. Do NOT believe the absurd negative reviews (a 1?! Absolutely stunning. By far the best RTS I've played in years. Believe the hype, this game delivers. Well balanced, immersive gameplay, interesting new tactical and strategic elements, and it even lives up to the often aspired to but seldom achieved goal of making the action the focus, and not the resource gathering/base building. Do NOT believe the absurd negative reviews (a 1?! Seriously, are you on drugs, or merely bitter?) that some have given. Or at the very least, read them for content. Some thought they were buying yet another WWII first person shooter (as if the world needed another), and others are curmudgeony tabletop gamers who are cranky that the developers took game mechanics and balance into consideration first, and trivial details like the horizontal movment limits of an M-4 Sherman's main gun were secondary. If you need to learn about history, you obviously don't go to an RTS for it (unless you're some sort of idiot). Read a book, or at the very least tune in to a documentary. If you're coming to CoH looking for an outstanding and genre defining real time strategy game...then you've come to the right place!… Expand
  7. C.H.
    Jul 30, 2007
    10
    Just got it on Steam, game kicked ass, great single player campaign.
  8. YoshiY.
    Jul 28, 2007
    7
    A great looking RTS game that's somewhat different from a lot of those out there. But still, I'm probably being generous giving it a seven for couple of reasons. The biggest problem is the micro-management required for a lot of your units, which can be hell in the heat of battle. Guns won't point and fire in the right direction unless you tell them to, while your infantry A great looking RTS game that's somewhat different from a lot of those out there. But still, I'm probably being generous giving it a seven for couple of reasons. The biggest problem is the micro-management required for a lot of your units, which can be hell in the heat of battle. Guns won't point and fire in the right direction unless you tell them to, while your infantry won't automatically throw those sticky bombs at an enemy tank unless you tell them to--and you have to repeatedly do so--even though their rifles have no visible effect on armour. Locating your units can be a pain too, and since this game limits you to the number of units available more than most RTS do, every unit counts. There are also various niggling problems, like base placement and unit movements. Once my rangers got trapped in a building and couldn't get out - I eventually had to shell the area (and lose half the unit) before they crawled out from the rubble... Tanks also have a nasty habit of running into each other, and that's bad when you're under fire. Enemy's AI rather good, especially with flanking your troops. That would've been great it it weren't for the fact that all this micro-managing really puts you in a disadvantage. And with the opponent in CoH playing quite aggressively, things can get really frustrating at times. Wasn't expecting this to be historically authentic and that proved true, though it didn't really matter to me. Still, wish the game had offered more campaigns rather than just Normandy, and more variety of gameplay as the story unfolds instead of the same old thing over and over.… Expand
  9. GeorgB.
    Jul 21, 2007
    10
    Its unique, its involving and just plain FUN. Also on the other hand is has an unbelievable tactical depth, awesome graphics, and the sound... its like you're actually there. seriously its that good.
  10. JimS.
    Jul 18, 2007
    10
    Delevering a whole new dimension to RTS, this is a stayer for years!
  11. JasonM.
    Jul 18, 2007
    10
    This is by far the best quality RTS I have ever played. Tons of fun, and the expansion is due this fall!!! The game is available on STEAM now too. If you don't know about STEAM it lets you download the game to any PC at any time, so if you reinstalled your OS or upgraded your PC you don't need to track down those scratched DVD's or anything. Highly recommend CoH!
  12. MikeS.
    Jul 17, 2007
    10
    Its the best rts game i have ever played
  13. Suurboojumi
    Jul 17, 2007
    10
    Very solid production from Relic. This is one of the best strategy games ever. Not a perfect 10, but still way better than 9.Winning in this game actually takes planning and instead of just building huge massses of cannon fodder. One of the few complaints i have, there is only Allied campaign, which is over too soon, but all in all definitely worth of buying. And I choose carefully which Very solid production from Relic. This is one of the best strategy games ever. Not a perfect 10, but still way better than 9.Winning in this game actually takes planning and instead of just building huge massses of cannon fodder. One of the few complaints i have, there is only Allied campaign, which is over too soon, but all in all definitely worth of buying. And I choose carefully which games I buy.… Expand
  14. DomE.
    Jul 11, 2007
    10
    Great game. been just playing the skermish, everything works well love how everything gets destroyed some glitches but nothing serious wot so ever found it in a bargin bucket as well!!
  15. TimY.
    May 24, 2007
    10
    Great presentation and polish. It's hard to find a game these days with this much work put into it. Unrealistic in some aspects, but these are small complains to an otherwise great game.
  16. RazLeBoL
    May 15, 2007
    10
    One of the best game I played in ages! And I am not even a fan of the RTS genre. So well done and requires thinking instead of massing units. It encourages usage of your brain instead.
  17. Wehrmacht132
    May 14, 2007
    10
    This game is unbelievable ... all in- the best strategy game of all time.
  18. OlivierJ.
    Apr 19, 2007
    10
    Good Game we feeling almost the suffering of the soldiers.
  19. UK_John
    Apr 16, 2007
    9
    This is a solid 9. It would have been a 10 if there was the German campaign to defend as well as the American campaign to attack. The graphics, the sound the AI, all is excellent. This is fast paced gaming, A way to find your units just a little quicker would have been welcome, but really, this is the best WWII RTS Game out there by a long long way!
  20. BenjaminC.
    Apr 9, 2007
    10
    One of (if not) the best RTS game out to date. Great graphics, sound, presentation, but most of all, GAMEPLAY! Only having two armys may be a problem to some people but it also promotes using both armys equaly online. When the expansion, CoH: Oposing Fronts is released this game will become aonther classic like SC, TA, WC, ect. 4 armys it will be more competitive than ever. Pick this up One of (if not) the best RTS game out to date. Great graphics, sound, presentation, but most of all, GAMEPLAY! Only having two armys may be a problem to some people but it also promotes using both armys equaly online. When the expansion, CoH: Oposing Fronts is released this game will become aonther classic like SC, TA, WC, ect. 4 armys it will be more competitive than ever. Pick this up if you don't have it!… Expand
  21. BrianH.
    Mar 25, 2007
    10
    What are you people talking about! This is the best game ever! It not only has amazing graphics but it also involves a good amount of strategy.
  22. R.Hill
    Mar 3, 2007
    10
    Ok for all of those negative reviews lets get some things straight here... The game is similar to Dawn of War but NOT the same thing. Company of Heroes is a fast paced, intense, TACTICAL game. Dawn of war is more about spamming mass units and attacking in big waves. I tried Faces of War (which people seem to compare Company of Heroes to), it
  23. J.Hair
    Feb 20, 2007
    8
    It's not as overrated as Warhammer, which consists mostly of amassing as many units as possible to eliminate opponents.
  24. SantoshM.
    Feb 18, 2007
    9
    The best I have ever played and shows the real war situation. 10 points is worth but -1 is always for improvement.
  25. BrandonW.
    Feb 7, 2007
    10
    The gameplay is incredible. For all you people that complained on here previously about not being able to play as the axis...umm there's multiplayer. With custom mods out there that are good overall and fantastic custom maps, the online gameplay will give you and your friends hours and hours of entertainment.
  26. JBW.
    Feb 4, 2007
    8
    I gave this game an 8 because the graphics, physics, and sound are all awsome, they could not be better, the firefights can be huge and absolutely amazing to watch and play, and the destructible environments only adds to this. The only problem that I had was that you had to do everything, your troops would not act on their own.
  27. KenB.
    Feb 3, 2007
    5
    My goodness! Everybody is talking about this game being so great and stuff. But for me its not.I Think its overrated. Sure its got some of the best graphics to date, but thats about it. This game cannot beat Starcraft, Warcraft , Warhammer etc... First and foremost, a lot of people is saying that the game is balanced, well of course its balanced! its only got 2 factions for cry'n out My goodness! Everybody is talking about this game being so great and stuff. But for me its not.I Think its overrated. Sure its got some of the best graphics to date, but thats about it. This game cannot beat Starcraft, Warcraft , Warhammer etc... First and foremost, a lot of people is saying that the game is balanced, well of course its balanced! its only got 2 factions for cry'n out loud. Its not going to be hard to balance it out. And they'd get laughed upon if they cant even balance 2 opposing sides. Second, its got no air units which is really disappoining. WW2 involves lots of air battles, and COH doesnt have them? Third, you can only play the Allied campaign, another serious drawback. Fourth, there is only 2 factions, where are the British,Soviets and the Italians? Didnt they play major roles in WW2? Not so realistic as some people say it is. Fifth is that it is very repetetive, I got tired playing it after 2 weeks since you can only play Allies and Axis. And people should be true to them selves and not copy the reviews of others. Some people give the game a high score just because some people have given the the same. Maybe it does deserve a high score but not past 8.3. But I gave it a flat 5 because of the 5 reasons that I've posted here. Actually its 4 + 1 because it does have great sounds. I do love Relics games especially warhammer. But I'm really disappointed at CoH, really... And this is my review of the game.… Expand
  28. KennethM.
    Jan 30, 2007
    0
    Faces of war is vastly superior. This is just dawn of war with WWII skins, right down to only having one campaign.
  29. AmitD.
    Jan 28, 2007
    4
    Despite my love for Relic (solely based on the hugely entertaining Homeworld)..ALL their following games have been very high on "next gen" stuff (Impossible Creatures animal melding) OR CoH's destructible maps..etc. CoH's is just another "draw a rectangle over your troops and send them in X/Y direction" RTS... Anyone interested in playing a REALLY physics based RTS should try Despite my love for Relic (solely based on the hugely entertaining Homeworld)..ALL their following games have been very high on "next gen" stuff (Impossible Creatures animal melding) OR CoH's destructible maps..etc. CoH's is just another "draw a rectangle over your troops and send them in X/Y direction" RTS... Anyone interested in playing a REALLY physics based RTS should try out Soldiers or the recent Faces of War. These 2 Best way RTS's totally blow CoH all over the place with their physics based engine. Neither are CoH's gfx all that good when compared to FoW's nor does the physics based gameplay come EVEN close to that experienced in FoW. All the talk about a great single player campaign is nothing but a mediocre drudge through the same D Day attack and the follow up. Sure the marketing buzz made it appear as if Relic was dong something really different to the RTS genere....but ultimately it's nothing but a run of the mill point and click RTS.… Expand
  30. JohnJ.
    Jan 22, 2007
    4
    Repetetive, no axis campaing, unrealistic in so many aspects, few unit choices, poorly executed A.I, physics..where are they?, sound effects is the only good thing along with graphics but that not much since the rest of the game is no good.
  31. JohnW.
    Jan 20, 2007
    10
    I think it's a spectacular game. Graphics, tough AI, intensity of the combat and everything getting blown apart is awesome.
  32. NavB.
    Jan 16, 2007
    9
    I bought this game during the holidays and have been playing the campaign mode and i must say this game is really awesome. The level of difficulty is somewhat higher in this game compared to other RTS games but i think that's the part that makes it that much more fun for me. The graphics and physical are really good along with level of detail in general. I have played the multiplayer I bought this game during the holidays and have been playing the campaign mode and i must say this game is really awesome. The level of difficulty is somewhat higher in this game compared to other RTS games but i think that's the part that makes it that much more fun for me. The graphics and physical are really good along with level of detail in general. I have played the multiplayer as well quite a few times now and really enjoyed that as well. I would say this is a must have game for any RTS fan. I am looking forward to the expansion for this which will hopefully add more units and factions.… Expand
  33. ChrisJ.
    Jan 6, 2007
    5
    It has some pretty awesome units and weapons, but it also took a few steps back from where RTS has advanced. For instance, some units just get lost, and it's hard to locate them camoflauged into the scenary. That type of thing just frustrates be, and creates dumb mistakes that just make levels take longer for good reason. Still, I played through a few of the levels until I decided it It has some pretty awesome units and weapons, but it also took a few steps back from where RTS has advanced. For instance, some units just get lost, and it's hard to locate them camoflauged into the scenary. That type of thing just frustrates be, and creates dumb mistakes that just make levels take longer for good reason. Still, I played through a few of the levels until I decided it wasn't worth my time.… Expand
  34. HankinC.
    Jan 3, 2007
    6
    I really liked warhammer 40k so I wanted to try this one out. My computer is only 2yrs old nvidia 5200 card, and I have to turn the thing down to the lowest setting before it's playable so I'm probably missing out on all the pretty graphics everyone else is talking about. There's a memory leak in the game, if you play it a few games the loading times get longer and longer. I really liked warhammer 40k so I wanted to try this one out. My computer is only 2yrs old nvidia 5200 card, and I have to turn the thing down to the lowest setting before it's playable so I'm probably missing out on all the pretty graphics everyone else is talking about. There's a memory leak in the game, if you play it a few games the loading times get longer and longer. Don't know why people are talking about the destructable environment, the only things I could destroy on the map are fences/sandbags and buildings. There's way too much micro management: You get 8+ units to control and each unit complete their task in a few seconds, unless you're superhuman quick most of your units will be idle. The stupid anti-tank guns don't shoot when there's an enemy right in front of it you have to manually move it into the direction of the enemy, annoying! The shooting from behind/hiding behind objects manoeuvres are nice ideas but unfortunately it only adds to this micro management nightmare. It's not noticeable in the mission game but in skirmish vs. normal computer it's unplayable unless you keep on pressing the pause button every few seconds to do these micro management bits, all the guys giving this game a 10 should try skirmish mode. However I do like the offensive nature of the game, alot of rts reward you for sitting on your arse defending till you've got an over the top invincible army.… Expand
  35. SpencerL.
    Jan 1, 2007
    9
    Gets a little hard to quickly. Otherwise a really awsome game. You can get so close to the action you can actually only see a little of the guy and his gun.
  36. Mike
    Dec 29, 2006
    10
    I hated the demo! I didn't understand what all the hype was about. And a month later, I bought the game, becasue all the good reviews got to me. I started playing this game, and I was amazed in how excellent the gameplay is! The demo doesnt even scratch the surface of how excellent this game is!
  37. MikeL.
    Dec 26, 2006
    4
    Tell you what, this game blows, hard. Sure it's fun if you like melting all the traditional elements of starcraft and other age old rts games with a realistic setting and semi realistic (and god awful at times) gameplay. Now, it is an achievement in its own right, as most games are, and it is not THAT bad to play, but to say it is the epitome of greatness is just wrong. The game Tell you what, this game blows, hard. Sure it's fun if you like melting all the traditional elements of starcraft and other age old rts games with a realistic setting and semi realistic (and god awful at times) gameplay. Now, it is an achievement in its own right, as most games are, and it is not THAT bad to play, but to say it is the epitome of greatness is just wrong. The game fails to be what it has been hyped as in all levels., Someone care to tell consumers where the revolutionary elements are? A company tree..pfft, been there done that (generals) and if you ask me it just makes it even more unrealistic. Resource points, try dawn of war (a great game)... physics? Pfft, faces of war's physics blow this piece of garbage straight out of the way, especially when set to detail. Plus, i'd say many games this year beat it for graphics easily, and it takes a monster of a computer to run this game with nice graphics. Overall, it was presented as a godlike game, and without mods it turns out to be an unrealistic 'allied superheroes' game with spam and micro taking any and all thinking in the "strategy' section. Relic, good try, but please make a game that is either realistic, or unrealistic, not a mix.… Expand
  38. P.M.
    Dec 23, 2006
    10
    Amazing game, incredible grahics and unveleivable gameplay. The best part is the use of tactical moves such as flanking.
  39. XBlackFuryX
    Dec 21, 2006
    10
    Really an awfull game, best RTS ever ( i guess ), enjoyable gameplay, lots of great vehicles, and there isnt lots of 152mm artillery fucking your base like in FOW. The AT guns, Tanks, Mgs, minefields and other traps by enginners make it a great strategy game even at defense and atack.. And General J., do you really think that all soldiers have AT grenades ? Why dont you try to researchReally an awfull game, best RTS ever ( i guess ), enjoyable gameplay, lots of great vehicles, and there isnt lots of 152mm artillery fucking your base like in FOW. The AT guns, Tanks, Mgs, minefields and other traps by enginners make it a great strategy game even at defense and atack.. And General J., do you really think that all soldiers have AT grenades ? Why dont you try to research Stick Bombs on barracks ? IT are real, not lots of AT grenades.… Expand
  40. GeneralJ.
    Dec 20, 2006
    7
    Not so real rts but really funny. If you like this play it but i recommend game FACES OF WAR. In COH tanks can be destroyed only by other tanks, soldiers can't even hurt them with their weak grenades. so good so bad....
  41. KneelB4ZOD
    Dec 13, 2006
    10
    Pure and simple, if you like gaming, add this to your shelf. I would like to point out that WHAM! gaming officially sucks a fat one for this last critique. I mean cmon, way to F### up guys. Who rags on a game with a rating of 75, when 20 or more bigger critics give the game a 90 - 100 (there were like ten 100's!!!). 20+!!!!!!!!!! Dude, you guys are the laughing stock of the gamingPure and simple, if you like gaming, add this to your shelf. I would like to point out that WHAM! gaming officially sucks a fat one for this last critique. I mean cmon, way to F### up guys. Who rags on a game with a rating of 75, when 20 or more bigger critics give the game a 90 - 100 (there were like ten 100's!!!). 20+!!!!!!!!!! Dude, you guys are the laughing stock of the gaming world; I should have your jobs u SOB's.... Game revolution, i didn't expect that kind of idiocy from you. to tha point::::::::: This game has a few classic RTS flaws, but simply dominates every single game of its genre. In my book, this is the 4th best RTS WW2 game ever created (thus far).… Expand
  42. Benlikeimgonnasay
    Dec 13, 2006
    10
    I think its safe to say that WHAM! gaming critics officially suck a fat fucking dick. Seriously, when 20 or more critics rate a game at 90 and above, and you gave it a 75.... wow, way to fuck up eh?

    to tha point, this game has classic RTS flaws, but flat out dominates competition. This is a must buy. Seriously, who the fuck ever heard of Wham! gaming, i hate you faggots.
  43. JoMamma
    Dec 9, 2006
    10
    Insane Graphics. One of the best games I have ever played. I've had a little trouble with multiplayer and the campaign was a little too short for my liking, but the great level designs and replay value due to the medals earned by completing secondary objectives and the abundant skirmish maps that can be replayed over and over with different outcomes make up for that completely
  44. ErnestC.
    Dec 8, 2006
    10
    It may just be the last WW2 RTS game you ever need to play. Any other WW2 game that will come out after this will be undoubtedly compared to COH and fail.
  45. ShahrulN.
    Dec 7, 2006
    10
    The very definition of strategy gaming! I have never played an RTS game where I felt so much for my little toy men. Buy it! You will never regret it.
  46. Iven
    Nov 25, 2006
    10
    Amazing Graphics. Very fast paced, especially for an RTS. Visceral and quite possibly one of the most intense and exciting RTS I've ever played.
  47. BeaLavont
    Nov 19, 2006
    10
    I can't believe you people who rate this game so low because it lacks features NO OTHER GAME ON EARTH HAS!!! DUH??!! "Infantry cant jump over walls"..what RTS is out there that this is possible? I mean you comparing this game to a game that DOES NOT EXIST... learn to critique my friends...this RTS compared to past ones is a MASTERPIECE.. simply the best there is now...jeez
  48. Tt
    Oct 29, 2006
    10
    Best game I've ever played. Very fast paced, especially for an RTS.
  49. AugustusT.
    Oct 28, 2006
    4
    Amazing Graphics, and Novel play do not a good game make. While this has an incredible amount of finely tuned behaviors that provide an illusion of realism, it's still very fictional and poorly abstracted. Great for the RTS fan, but not so great for the historical fan. VS AI play, to get burried in a mountain of armor is completely unfun, all the Armor and Anti Armor is ludicrously Amazing Graphics, and Novel play do not a good game make. While this has an incredible amount of finely tuned behaviors that provide an illusion of realism, it's still very fictional and poorly abstracted. Great for the RTS fan, but not so great for the historical fan. VS AI play, to get burried in a mountain of armor is completely unfun, all the Armor and Anti Armor is ludicrously represented: Case in point PAK 40s (And allied guns too) don't kill or even stop allied tanks, even a basic tank can simply drive out of its arc of fire (while taking 2 or so direct hits) and kill it from the side as the crew try to manually rotate it, Crocodile Shermans are ridiculously obscure (There were only 4 in the war) but are prominent in the game. They CAN'T fire their 75mm gun, only using the flamethrower, and can't hurt armor at all, not even open topped ostwinds at short range in Urban maps. Infantry cant hurt tanks and light vehicles, in a meaningful way, they cant even assault the open top ones... Grenades and sticky bombs are upgrades... Retreating infantry units suddenly turn nearly invincible... The only recourse to destroying tanks is really other tanks. A silly game about tanks, and the Germans get a blitzkrieg special power,... More tanks. Retreating infantry units suddenly turn nearly invincible... No Air Power... Engineers cant clear German tank traps... German tanks drive over allied tank traps (that look like German Welded Dday beach obstacles)... Infantry cant even cross a simple fence or jump a low wall... Some maps include innaccesible objectives... Cumbersome, frustrating, unhistorical and not intuitive. Ignorant RTS fans will love it, historical players look elsewhere!… Expand
  50. SanZ.
    Oct 27, 2006
    8
    Visceral and quite possibly one of the most intense and exciting RTS i'd ever played. This is very different from all other rts in the market right now, and emphasizes alot more on tactics and how you fully utilize the strengths of your units. Its not about turtling and massing your troops and over-running your opponents in a single swoop (aka C&C). to A B: DO NOT compare this with Visceral and quite possibly one of the most intense and exciting RTS i'd ever played. This is very different from all other rts in the market right now, and emphasizes alot more on tactics and how you fully utilize the strengths of your units. Its not about turtling and massing your troops and over-running your opponents in a single swoop (aka C&C). to A B: DO NOT compare this with Red Alert.it is in no way like any of the C&C games, in fact, it would be an insult to CoH. You're not supposed to mass anything, which forces you to utilize your resources and units more effectively. And also, the emphasis is on tactical and strategic combat, NOT base building and harvesting of resources. I think this game is just not for you A B. I would have rated this a 9 but the tank pathfinding bugs are way too glaring to be ignored. Online matching and ranking systems are still bugged as well.… Expand
  51. AndrewF.
    Oct 27, 2006
    10
    As put by many magazines, COH is simply the pinnacle of RTS gaming. If you have a good computer it's worth the visuals alone; howitzers throw troops 40 meters into the air (or at least parts of them), tanks have chunks of armor blown off sometimes rendering them immobile and of course my favourite part of COH's visual style: all cover is dynamic meaning if one of your squads is As put by many magazines, COH is simply the pinnacle of RTS gaming. If you have a good computer it's worth the visuals alone; howitzers throw troops 40 meters into the air (or at least parts of them), tanks have chunks of armor blown off sometimes rendering them immobile and of course my favourite part of COH's visual style: all cover is dynamic meaning if one of your squads is hiding behind some barrels and an mg opens up on them, well the barrels splinter and collapse leaving that squad venerable. Amazing things like that compliment the gameplay all too well. Speaking of the gameplay at first it feels a little akward controlling large amounts of troops, but after a couple games it only gets better (get those hotkeys down). speaking of gameplay COHs biggest strength is the majority of online battles rely on combat and very little base management (at least 85%), meaning the key to victory is map control. Lastly I have this to say about the sound FX, amazing, again the best ever done for any RTS (if not onscreen artillery echoes in the backround, mg's sound incredible as they chew up the ground and the allies). Well thats it, now go buy it if you are a fan of RTS's. And I should also point out that it runs well on less powerful machines as well, and the visual sacrafice is really not that much.… Expand
  52. JamesW.
    Oct 21, 2006
    10
    Unreal - World War 2 might have been done to death by a myriad of FPS games out there. Sincere congrats to Relic for breathing life in to a stale story genre with an absolutely STERLING RTS worthy of many accolades; it has everything you'd expect from a game destined to become reckoned as "great" - atmosphere, polish, balance and suspense. The satisfying 'thud' of distant Unreal - World War 2 might have been done to death by a myriad of FPS games out there. Sincere congrats to Relic for breathing life in to a stale story genre with an absolutely STERLING RTS worthy of many accolades; it has everything you'd expect from a game destined to become reckoned as "great" - atmosphere, polish, balance and suspense. The satisfying 'thud' of distant artillery with the growl and grind of approaching tanks adds an unbelieveable level of involvement when you are left in control of a few squads of Rifleman to hold a town against impossible odds... But it's very possible to hold the line, and that is why they call it "company of heroes". Thanks for a great game, Relic. You're a credit to the gaming industry.… Expand
  53. HenriV.
    Oct 18, 2006
    10
    Best RTS ever played. Inovative gameplay, great graphics and sound. Totally destructible environment ... never seen before. This game is really intense.
  54. RobE.
    Oct 11, 2006
    9
    All the positives that everyone else said are true. The only thing keeping it from being perfect is length (too short, at 15 missions), and weak AI. Only on a couple of the defensive missions did I feel like I was really under attack.
  55. AB
    Oct 11, 2006
    6
    Although it is very similar to Dawn of War, it has some pretty major problems. Not only are the loading times awful, but the camera doesn't scroll properly without jittering unless you turn everythiing onto very low. Also, with 3 resources, why should one be HUGELY bigger than all the others? The game does NOT let you build a big army and field it properly - the armies are small and Although it is very similar to Dawn of War, it has some pretty major problems. Not only are the loading times awful, but the camera doesn't scroll properly without jittering unless you turn everythiing onto very low. Also, with 3 resources, why should one be HUGELY bigger than all the others? The game does NOT let you build a big army and field it properly - the armies are small and difficult to control properly. Very unrealistic compared to a real war, I imagine. The tanks keep crashing into each other when you ask them to go forwards. In summary, it is simple. The game is a mish-mash of Dawn of War and the Red Alert series. The action is slower paced than Red Alert and there is a very poor variety of units to use - don't expect any control over any proper aircraft. It is less exciting than Red Alert and the 'base building' aspect of it is VERY poor - slow and few.… Expand
  56. mobius
    Oct 9, 2006
    10
    Is Ron H reviewing the same game that everybody else is,

    Sure we can all run about shooting nazis in a on the rails of a great FPS, but if you want to be able to control whole platoons of Rangers,Engineers Machine gunners,mortor teams, sherman tanks roket launchers airstrikes, recon units then i would play what i consider the best WWII stratagy game available, the lv of detail that is    Is Ron H reviewing the same game that everybody else is,

    Sure we can all run about shooting nazis in a on the rails of a great FPS, but if you want to be able to control whole platoons of Rangers,Engineers Machine gunners,mortor teams, sherman tanks roket launchers airstrikes, recon units then i would play what i consider the best WWII stratagy game available, the lv of detail that is available when you zoom right in with a great redraw distance makes the game such a joy to watch and play.    … Expand
  57. RS
    Oct 6, 2006
    10
    Awesome game.
  58. GeorgeW.
    Oct 4, 2006
    10
    I cannot stress enough how excellent this game is. The visuals, audio and gameplay all excel over others in the genre. In many ways, it's a combination of the best elements of Act of War, Dawn of War and COD. The control and squad systems are well-designed, making controlling your army a simple task. The AI is unusually smart and adaptive, capable of easily flanking your forces and I cannot stress enough how excellent this game is. The visuals, audio and gameplay all excel over others in the genre. In many ways, it's a combination of the best elements of Act of War, Dawn of War and COD. The control and squad systems are well-designed, making controlling your army a simple task. The AI is unusually smart and adaptive, capable of easily flanking your forces and defenses, using cover and heavy support weapons effectively. The use of a full physics engine really makes this a unique experience. Fighting through european cities with AT guns, tanks and motars results in destroyed buildings and caters. Destroyed vehicle parts and building rubble provide cover, whilst holes blown into the sides of buildings become places from which your infantry can fire. The only problems of note are the high system requirements needed to drive the fantastic visuals and physics, and the rather low limits placed on the number of units you can have. This is not like C&C - you cannot put hundreds of tanks onto the field and hope to win. At any one time, you may have as many as 6 or 7 tanks and several infantry units. However, this limit does enforce more reliance on strategy rather than spam, and it makes the limited use of the larger (and very tough) Tiger tanks much more enjoyable.… Expand
  59. RonH.
    Oct 2, 2006
    1
    Game Sucks, maybe I was looking for that rush I got from COD2. Immersed intantly in action, I played this for a half hour and never got to use a weapon I guess I thought it was a FPS, if your into strategy I guess you might give it a shot but if you want the kind of action like COD2 Do not buy it, another wasted 50 bucks any one want this game before I chuck it.
  60. BadB.
    Oct 2, 2006
    9
    Lets get the bad stuff outta the way first - some loong load times, and the camera control could be easier (is there ANYONE ever got camera control and angles right?) - now forgot all that and let the pace and beauty take over. Try this - unpack the game, load up and hit the start button; miss out basic training and go straight to the first skirmish mission; orient yourself a little, work Lets get the bad stuff outta the way first - some loong load times, and the camera control could be easier (is there ANYONE ever got camera control and angles right?) - now forgot all that and let the pace and beauty take over. Try this - unpack the game, load up and hit the start button; miss out basic training and go straight to the first skirmish mission; orient yourself a little, work out how to build some units, scout about a bit etc. kick back and take in the pretty scenery... Har har - you're in for a shock greensleeves - frantic, frenetic, fearsome... buy it now, even if you hate RTS.… Expand
  61. ObjR.
    Oct 1, 2006
    9
    Pretty good game. Reminds me of Dawn of War. The only drawback is that it runs horribly on lower end PCs like mine.
  62. Czar
    Oct 1, 2006
    10
    This is an amazing experience. They have turned the old tired rts base building concept and made it new again. INstead of feeling like "the tanks arrived becuase I built a tent". I feel like the tanks are here so a support tent has been errected. Maybe that is just me. The pause button is your friend - use it. You are able to use real tactics in this game - a small force can take out a This is an amazing experience. They have turned the old tired rts base building concept and made it new again. INstead of feeling like "the tanks arrived becuase I built a tent". I feel like the tanks are here so a support tent has been errected. Maybe that is just me. The pause button is your friend - use it. You are able to use real tactics in this game - a small force can take out a superior force if you use sound tactics.… Expand
  63. MarkS.
    Oct 1, 2006
    10
    This is the one of the best RTS games I have ever played. From the destructible environments, to the stellar audio, this game is technically superior to anything else on the store shelves. While your infantry is getting taken out by a garrisoned Axis unit, call in a Howitzer strike. Watch as the spray of earth sprays in the air and listen to the little pieces as they rain back down to the This is the one of the best RTS games I have ever played. From the destructible environments, to the stellar audio, this game is technically superior to anything else on the store shelves. While your infantry is getting taken out by a garrisoned Axis unit, call in a Howitzer strike. Watch as the spray of earth sprays in the air and listen to the little pieces as they rain back down to the ground. Game play is excellent, however do not expect to build up a massive army and sweep through the map. Turtle your units in this game and you're dead. ("Won't win this war by standin' around!") I rarely, and I mean rarely, play online, but gave this one a spin last night. I actually had fun, it was easy to get connected and there was no lag even though half the group was showing poor performance, (6 Players). Our side had our asses handed to us, but it was a good time. The only minor quibbles that I have are the long load times and the lack of a quick save feature. I gave it a 10 only because the game deserves more that a 9, and I don… Expand
  64. DanC.
    Sep 29, 2006
    10
    One of the best RTS I have ever played. The game mechanics seem fresh and new, and I love the complete destructability of the battlefield.
  65. B.MacBryce
    Sep 29, 2006
    9
    The camera could be a little further from the action and it takes a while to get used to the frantic pace. After you get your microing sorted out, it really comes to life. The graphics are amazing and there are a lot of tactical options. I didn't care too much for the campaign mode but it's a good tutorial for the game and the needed micro skills. The implementation of the Full The camera could be a little further from the action and it takes a while to get used to the frantic pace. After you get your microing sorted out, it really comes to life. The graphics are amazing and there are a lot of tactical options. I didn't care too much for the campaign mode but it's a good tutorial for the game and the needed micro skills. The implementation of the Full Spectrum Warrior-esque features (surpression, pinning, flanking) is a lot of fun during the early game while the late benefits from weaker units still being able to destroy the most powerful tanks when micro'ed properly. I'd rather have a Rome Total War setup without buildings but it doesn't dominate the game too much. And I don't even like RTS normally.… Expand
  66. Marty
    Sep 28, 2006
    10
    I NEVER take the time to vote on a game...but THIS...this is THE best RTS to date. Period. GREAT GRAPHICS...AMAZING gameplay...EXCEPTIONAL AI. What more can you ask for. Even the sounds are fantastic. Don't even hesitate on this one.
  67. TheGuy
    Sep 27, 2006
    10
    I hate it when idiots say "not innovative" about RTS games... why don't we hear is about FPS games where every single game is to find someone and kill them? Grow up and stop being so critical... "it's not realistic enough wah wah wah" you know why? Because all realistic RTS games SINK like a rock because they AREN'T fun. Do yourselves a favor and play this game, I'veI hate it when idiots say "not innovative" about RTS games... why don't we hear is about FPS games where every single game is to find someone and kill them? Grow up and stop being so critical... "it's not realistic enough wah wah wah" you know why? Because all realistic RTS games SINK like a rock because they AREN'T fun. Do yourselves a favor and play this game, I've played about 300 hours worth of this treat since open beta and am not tired yet.… Expand
  68. NateR.
    Sep 26, 2006
    6
    Great graphics and sound. But too-close camera views and hyper-paced battles mean you really just win battles by mobbing the enemy with excessive force. Very little actual strategy involved. Definitely over-hyped.
  69. DM
    Sep 26, 2006
    10
    I some what laugh at the few comments as to COH being generic or the same old RTS formula dressed up. Fortunately these people are in the minority and I suspect are Devs for competitors. The truth is there is many, many new and innovated game play mechanics to COH, the destructible environments, the suppression and pinning of squads, the territory control, and more. These combined to I some what laugh at the few comments as to COH being generic or the same old RTS formula dressed up. Fortunately these people are in the minority and I suspect are Devs for competitors. The truth is there is many, many new and innovated game play mechanics to COH, the destructible environments, the suppression and pinning of squads, the territory control, and more. These combined to create a dynamic and tactical game. Where one well placed Machine gun nest and sniper can hold up and pin four squads or two Anti tank guns lying in ambush can devastate your Armour rush. Since WW1 military commanders have known Artillery is the queen of the battle field and COH is no different, as one well timed strike can smash a spear head. So go ahead Nick B, mass up units and run a cross the map, see what happens, you obviously haven… Expand
  70. JonDoe
    Sep 26, 2006
    9
    Not your bog standard RTS or WW2 game. At first as a avid RTS gamer, I found it hard to get into with the slightly higher pace of gameplay than normal RTS but once you get the hang of it the game is just a enjoyment to play. Good sound along with oustanding graphics for a RTS puts this head and sholders above any other real time stratagy game out there.
  71. MaxDude
    Sep 25, 2006
    10
    This is by far one of the best RTS games I have ever played. I was a bit skeptical on the ww2 genre and wasn't sure I would like it but after only an hour this turned into crack for me. It is insanely good. Takes a hell of a graph card to run and since mine was kind of sucky this title alone made me march out and upgrade. Nice work!
  72. RossA.
    Sep 25, 2006
    9
    Sounds, animations, atmospheres, environments, potential for strategic variation, importance of individual squadron control, unit special abilities, intelligent AI, even an engine that can scale down on 3 years+ old computers and still run smoothly. While comments such as Mick N's: "Drivel [...], absolutely horrid," are usually counter-productive, he does make the valid points that a Sounds, animations, atmospheres, environments, potential for strategic variation, importance of individual squadron control, unit special abilities, intelligent AI, even an engine that can scale down on 3 years+ old computers and still run smoothly. While comments such as Mick N's: "Drivel [...], absolutely horrid," are usually counter-productive, he does make the valid points that a few things are blindingly traditional (health bars, unrealistic obtaining of upgrades) and could use a little spark. But what makes me give this game a 9 is that, while this game is executed very well, Relic does not innovate enough on their previous RTS, 40k, to justify giving them a 10. However, this game is superbly crafted. The only aspect that its missing is something that differentiates it from 40k outside of the setting.… Expand
  73. TheMan
    Sep 24, 2006
    10
    Very fun, very good graphics, and a awesome campaign mode. Some things do magically appear, and the gun ranges are a little bogus, but other than that the game can be reall realistic.
  74. Cb
    Sep 22, 2006
    10
    A new standard for "10"!
  75. NickB
    Sep 22, 2006
    3
    Reasonable enough, but isn't vastly different from what we've seen before. Don't let the hype around it fool you, this is just dawn of war with a WW2 setting. The action happens at such a pace where it's just a case of getting as many men/vehicles across the battlefield at one point, and tactics go out of the window. It doesn't 'force' intelligent play.
  76. JoeFulgham
    Sep 22, 2006
    10
    The game is phenomenal. "Mick N" is competely misleading when talking about "resource gathering". Resources come from captured locations, not from sending soldiers out into mines or chopping down trees.

    This game is absolutely *not* a standard RTS. Its playstyle is fresh and a welcome breath of air to a pretty stagnant genre. I really liked Dawn of War. I *love* Company of Heroes.
  77. ChrisJ
    Sep 22, 2006
    10
    Spectacular - the first WWII RTS I've enjoyed, Company of Heroes is beautifully put together.
  78. DaveR.
    Sep 22, 2006
    9
    Yes it's an RTS - it even says exactly that on the box, it follows RTS conventions If it didn't it wouldn't be an RTS. It is NOT realistc at the expense of gameplay. There are games that force you to micromanage your troops underwear requirement from the quartermaster and even their facing under fire "Please turn and face the guys shooting at you" This game doesn't Yes it's an RTS - it even says exactly that on the box, it follows RTS conventions If it didn't it wouldn't be an RTS. It is NOT realistc at the expense of gameplay. There are games that force you to micromanage your troops underwear requirement from the quartermaster and even their facing under fire "Please turn and face the guys shooting at you" This game doesn't -and as a GAME - it's all the better for it. For those who want that - I can suggest the "Combat Mission" games - a fine game with an average turn time for a company size operation of about three and a half weeks. Where even the most retentive "Uber" general can micro manage every last aspect of there troops Play that and realise that no commander would ever do that in real life "gamey features" Durr "It IS a game" There is no resource gathering in the usual sense (you have to take resource points which then give you manpower / fuel or ammo depending on type) I think of that as your HQ allocating resourcs depending on your units geographical footprint and usefullness (which is what generally happens) MG's with short ranges do irk me, but haviing played Flashpoint, being shot from a mile away with no idea who or how is not really everyones gaming "cup of tea" and despite beig realistic - also seems very arbitrary and not linked in any way to your skill as a gamer. This game is action packed fun with a good measure of thought required (the skirmish modes are damn hard) Clarker… Expand
  79. SteveG.
    Sep 22, 2006
    5
    ATI owners BEWARE....I own a 9600XT and all shadows in the game are pure dark blocks that look like they are at 640x480 (though I'm running at 800 x 600 and 1024 X 768). The boards have also shown many issues with the higher end X1900 series of cards and Crossfire is also bugged. It seems that with this new engine, Relic "took the money and ran" .. to Nvidia that is Serving onlyATI owners BEWARE....I own a 9600XT and all shadows in the game are pure dark blocks that look like they are at 640x480 (though I'm running at 800 x 600 and 1024 X 768). The boards have also shown many issues with the higher end X1900 series of cards and Crossfire is also bugged. It seems that with this new engine, Relic "took the money and ran" .. to Nvidia that is Serving only about 50-60% of pc owners (Nvidia) and ignoring the rest (ATI) is not the way to make a million selling game. Maybe they will patch it, but most likely not as it appears that they only coded shadows in the Nvidia format. Again, ATI users --- TRY AT YOUR OWN RISK. Sad thing is that the game looks amazing.… Expand
  80. LouisL.
    Sep 21, 2006
    10
    Simply amazing. So far, the only truly great strategy games have been not set in WWII, and this game changes that. I've avoided WWII RTS games for a while because the idea of good for that genre is just that, good, but this game is amazing. It puts all other WWII RTS games to shame and many non WWII RTS games to shame. Sitting at your base is not an option due to the resourse Simply amazing. So far, the only truly great strategy games have been not set in WWII, and this game changes that. I've avoided WWII RTS games for a while because the idea of good for that genre is just that, good, but this game is amazing. It puts all other WWII RTS games to shame and many non WWII RTS games to shame. Sitting at your base is not an option due to the resourse gathering method. The entire game is made to make Offense and fighting the only way to win. It rewards aggressive play, but not reckless play and it really forces you to multi task and play the frontlines. The tactics used such as rear armor hits makes powerful units feel like more than jacked up weak units and the Company Commander abilities make only 2 factions feel like the WWII equivilant of 2 races with 3 factions each. Like in a fantasy themed game, the races (Axis and Allies) dfiffer in general play mechanics while the different Commander Paths feel like different Civilizations in a Historical RTS within those races (like in Rise of Nations or Age of Empires) and I'm surprised nobody ever thought of multiple levels of organization before. Overall, this is one of the greatest RTS games ever made and if you like RTS games, you owe this game a shot, or if you didn't like RTS games because you felt sitting back and building your base was boring, you also owe this a shot.… Expand
  81. JohnB.
    Sep 21, 2006
    10
    I find the idiocy of 'this is hackneyed generic garbage' to be laughable. I'm sorry but as an RTS player since RTS began, I say Company of Heroes is everything RTS has ever aspired to be but always failed to achieve. RTS is about mid-field resource gathering and the production and upgrading of units. It is NOT about realism. Want realism? Play Total War. RTS has always been I find the idiocy of 'this is hackneyed generic garbage' to be laughable. I'm sorry but as an RTS player since RTS began, I say Company of Heroes is everything RTS has ever aspired to be but always failed to achieve. RTS is about mid-field resource gathering and the production and upgrading of units. It is NOT about realism. Want realism? Play Total War. RTS has always been about fast-paced aggressive action. What this game does include is actual military-style strategy. Yes I kid you not, strategy in a real time strategy game. Insanity incarnate, clearly the world is ending. Units that get decimated incredibly quickly, infantry that actually die to gun-fire rather than stand there taking hit after hit like every other RTS on the planet. Locational-based vehicle armour and damagable components, completely destructable environments. The list goes on and on. Those who would claim that this is generic whereas in fact it is exactly the opposite are an embarassment to the seasoned PC gamer. Remember to check your pseudo-intellectualist internet criticism at the door kiddies, this one's a keeper.… Expand
  82. Kyleb
    Sep 21, 2006
    7
    So let me get this straight. This game is BETTER than Warcraft 3 according to this site and most of the reviews. And I'm the Easter Bunny. It's a decent game with great graphics, but no way does it compare to the epic WC3. Mick N is full of crap giving it a one, but let's not get our fanboy panties up in a bunch about this game. It's only got TWO forces for oneSo let me get this straight. This game is BETTER than Warcraft 3 according to this site and most of the reviews. And I'm the Easter Bunny. It's a decent game with great graphics, but no way does it compare to the epic WC3. Mick N is full of crap giving it a one, but let's not get our fanboy panties up in a bunch about this game. It's only got TWO forces for one thing. And no way does it generate anything like the envolvement I had with the WC3 heroes, or the exploratory diablo-like secondary gameplay.… Expand
  83. AndrewZ.
    Sep 21, 2006
    10
    All I can say is amazing.
  84. MickN.
    Sep 21, 2006
    1
    Drivel. Absolutely horrid, bog standard RTS clickfest replete with the hackneyed RTS conventions such as little green health bars, resource gathering in the middle of a battlefield, tanks magically growing dozer blades or machineguns before your very eyes, machineguns with a max range of 100 feet... The list of idiotic, "gamey" features is endless. It's Warhammer 40K, Dawn of War Drivel. Absolutely horrid, bog standard RTS clickfest replete with the hackneyed RTS conventions such as little green health bars, resource gathering in the middle of a battlefield, tanks magically growing dozer blades or machineguns before your very eyes, machineguns with a max range of 100 feet... The list of idiotic, "gamey" features is endless. It's Warhammer 40K, Dawn of War redone with WWII skins. Garbage. Pure garbage.… Expand
  85. JanB.
    Sep 18, 2006
    10
    Relic outdo themselves once again. Company of Heroes is King!
  86. PaulC.
    Sep 18, 2006
    10
    I don't like giving games 10 - and this is the first game I remember giving 10 to on Meta...but it's worth it. I still ove the backdrop (WWII) and the sense of actually affecting the run of battle in a real way, your actions aren't just "tank rush" or "mass defense"..they will not work in this game, thoughtful combining of firepower in attack and carefully chosen positions I don't like giving games 10 - and this is the first game I remember giving 10 to on Meta...but it's worth it. I still ove the backdrop (WWII) and the sense of actually affecting the run of battle in a real way, your actions aren't just "tank rush" or "mass defense"..they will not work in this game, thoughtful combining of firepower in attack and carefully chosen positions in defense are vital - as is the requirment to continually adapt - 'cause the AI is among the best ever. For squad level - this one reigns supreme. Well done Relic (So what the hell was "The Outfit" all about then ??) Clarker… Expand
  87. LauriS.
    Sep 18, 2006
    8
    By no means a bad game it still feels like dawn of war: winter assault with WW2 units and awesome graphics. Owners of less powerful rigs and people seeking realism beware.
  88. O.Lum
    Sep 17, 2006
    10
    This baby is a solid Niner! Best RTS since this genre was created with Dune 2. Yes, I've been playing PC Games for that long. What's truly cool about this game is that it deviates from the standard RTS where if you build the most units you win. In COH tactics are used, and fewer units can defeat a force superior in numbers by using flanking moves and combined arms. I have a 3 This baby is a solid Niner! Best RTS since this genre was created with Dune 2. Yes, I've been playing PC Games for that long. What's truly cool about this game is that it deviates from the standard RTS where if you build the most units you win. In COH tactics are used, and fewer units can defeat a force superior in numbers by using flanking moves and combined arms. I have a 3 year old machine and it runs well. Sure it's not cranked graphically but it still looks pretty sweet. Buy it, best RTS in ages!… Expand
  89. DieselP.
    Sep 17, 2006
    10
    Out of all the RTS games I have played, I was skeptical to buy yet another one. However, I decieded to go ahead and get this. OMG it is the best RTS game I have ever played. The game play is so realistic, and the graphics are amazing. It gives you the feeling of being in the game. The 3d camera, its so awesome. It runs perfect on my D2.8Ghz 256mb Vid card 1gig of ram.
  90. DaveA.
    Sep 17, 2006
    10
    This is a Game that made me play it for near 2 days straight. "Company Of Heroes" sounded like just another ww2 shootemup. I'm glad the offered a demo, once you pick it up, you won't put it down. Rember how cool Red Alert was when it Came out? Well this is cooler. I have never enjoyed a Real Time Strategy game as much as this before, and the pace is so frenetic it can be nerve This is a Game that made me play it for near 2 days straight. "Company Of Heroes" sounded like just another ww2 shootemup. I'm glad the offered a demo, once you pick it up, you won't put it down. Rember how cool Red Alert was when it Came out? Well this is cooler. I have never enjoyed a Real Time Strategy game as much as this before, and the pace is so frenetic it can be nerve wracking! Chaotic and cool!… Expand
  91. MartinC.
    Sep 16, 2006
    10
    Best strategy game in many years, I have lately been looking for a good strategy game and this game is that game. It caught me by surprise, it's a real gem. I just finished the first mission and liked the chaotic and realistic feal of the game.
  92. BeqirB.
    Sep 16, 2006
    10
    This is a best that I even heard anytime in my life thanks with regard.
  93. S-T-S
    Sep 16, 2006
    9
    Indeed, this is good RTS. Many talk about Close Combat being realistic.. I think Combat Mission series is THE most realistic WWII game to date (granted that it's turn based, but when you press go it moves all players at once, so its kinda mixed RTS and turn based). It says something about Combat Mission, when even antitank weapon damage is calculated from the angle it was shot. Indeed, this is good RTS. Many talk about Close Combat being realistic.. I think Combat Mission series is THE most realistic WWII game to date (granted that it's turn based, but when you press go it moves all players at once, so its kinda mixed RTS and turn based). It says something about Combat Mission, when even antitank weapon damage is calculated from the angle it was shot. Troops have wery realistic morale and efficiency based on how close leaders are. And the tactics play far more important role than in any game i have seen.… Expand
  94. Thomasl
    Sep 15, 2006
    10
    I don't like RTS, but I like this. There was a game a few years ago called "Close Combat" that received great reviews, but not much attention from the general public. This has many of those strategy elements, and I'd be surprised if the developers didn't 'steal' a lot of great ideas from it.I don't like RTS, but I like this. There was a game a few years ago called "Close Combat" that received great reviews, but not much attention from the general public. This has many of those strategy elements, and I'd be surprised if the developers didn't 'steal' a lot of great ideas from it.
    http://www.gamespot.com/pc/strategy/closecombat3therf/index.html?q=close%20combat

    Additionally, if you've every played an old Avalon Hill role playing game called squad leader, you'll probably very much enjoy this. Beautiful game. Biggest problem is not being able to zoom out far enough (wastes a lot of time which you'll need to manage all the strategy)

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Squad_Leader    … Expand
  95. KevinB.
    Sep 14, 2006
    9
    Best RTS since Close Combat and Total Annihilation. It should tell you something when you realize it's the best RTS since 1999... The game is nearly flawless. Resource management is a natural part of aggressive tactics and requires zero micro management. Territorial control and supply lines are great additions. The fact that Infantry units aren't mere cannon fodder is a Best RTS since Close Combat and Total Annihilation. It should tell you something when you realize it's the best RTS since 1999... The game is nearly flawless. Resource management is a natural part of aggressive tactics and requires zero micro management. Territorial control and supply lines are great additions. The fact that Infantry units aren't mere cannon fodder is a testament to the level of detail given to this game. Throw in quality cinematics to go with a great campaign mode that presents all sorts of variations... yea... go buy it or else you'll be wasting your $50 on something else. Too bad it's yet ANOTHER WWII game...… Expand
  96. Mobius
    Sep 14, 2006
    10
    If you have played Warhammer Dawn of War then you will find that company of heros playes almost excatly the same with the exception of better graphics better atmosfear and better maps.
  97. DirkD.
    Sep 13, 2006
    8
    Well, it's certianly NOT as realistic as the Close Combat games (buy the upcoming Theatre of War if you want that...I will be!), but it's far and away the best RTS game out there to date.
  98. CoryP.
    Sep 13, 2006
    10
    Uh, this game is the best RTS in years. period.
  99. JoeMaiz
    Sep 13, 2006
    10
    Simply the best RTS/WW2 game. If you liked the Close Combat series, then you must get CoH. Get attached to your troops as you fight your way thru Europe's battles in WW2. Every unit has a strenght and a weakness, so its a fine balance in every fight. Using the map resources, you use them to create new units and also to upgrade your current ones, such as a flame thrower or throw a Simply the best RTS/WW2 game. If you liked the Close Combat series, then you must get CoH. Get attached to your troops as you fight your way thru Europe's battles in WW2. Every unit has a strenght and a weakness, so its a fine balance in every fight. Using the map resources, you use them to create new units and also to upgrade your current ones, such as a flame thrower or throw a grenade. Graphics are super, as details like wheelmarks, tracers and smoke are amazing. Overall, a well done and a must have for RTS and WW2 fans alike.… Expand
  100. AwaisI.
    Sep 12, 2006
    9
    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 is 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 is soooo good that the graphical problems are ALL forgotten. Company of Heroes,you dont own it...it owns YOU!… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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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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