Sudden Strike 4

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 75 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 53 out of 75
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 75
  3. Negative: 15 out of 75
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  1. WereSuricat
    Aug 12, 2017
    10
    Really good game. Good graphic, 21 single missions, 7 on each side : allied, german and soviet. And a skirmish mode. ++ Multiplayer good but not enough maps maybe. For the little price (37.50$ cad) its a really good choice
  2. BigBossManXXXX
    Aug 22, 2017
    7
    Whilst not the best of the series, it's still a huge improvement over the last (sudden strike 3).
    The graphics are beautiful (although the zooming is rather limited) and the effects are good too.
    The sound and music are very well implemented into the game and work quite nicely together. (the voice acting could have been more realistic tbh, but that is just my opinion) The campaigns (3    Whilst not the best of the series, it's still a huge improvement over the last (sudden strike 3).
    The graphics are beautiful (although the zooming is rather limited) and the effects are good too.
    The sound and music are very well implemented into the game and work quite nicely together.
    (the voice acting could have been more realistic tbh, but that is just my opinion)
    The campaigns (3 in total) are good fun, although not that difficult or super interesting within Sudden Strike 4 to be honest and i feel that they could have done better although it still is fun to play.
    The Skirmish aspect is very limited and unbalance at this time which is a shame really because i personally love playing skirmishes against a good balanced AI. (there are also too few missions available impo)
    The overall AI is not too bright either in the single player campaigns which also limits my personal joy and amusement by quite a bit (until patched/improved)..
    The multiplayer aspect is currently the worst factor by far, but given the fact that the devs clearly have stated it's not their main concern, i will allow them some time to look it over and reconsider if they would fix/improve it with the upcoming patches and dlcs..
    The use of a controller would have been great if the bugs would have been fixed by the time of my writing, but sadly it's still work in progress.. I think they might have been better of sticking to mouse and keyboard, but it should work for me when it's optimized at least..
    Overall an enjoying game with nice graphics, sounds and plenty of missions.
    The price is debatable and i would say buy it, try it or refund it if you need to.
    One more thing, i'll also advice to consider getting it with a discount or sales because 50$ on Steam is a bit too much in my personal opinion.
    I'm rating it a solid 75/100.    … Expand
  3. SMIICE
    Aug 15, 2017
    10
    Amazing gaming experience. Love new engine. The new team captured the fantastic atmosphere of first two games. Must buy, I would not play it with a controller on PC or PS4 but on it is a gem. Who ever says that it lacks real time game play - their ton of game with real time gameplay. Sudden Strike 4 is a tactical game, and I hope developers keep it that way. I will buy every expansion andAmazing gaming experience. Love new engine. The new team captured the fantastic atmosphere of first two games. Must buy, I would not play it with a controller on PC or PS4 but on it is a gem. Who ever says that it lacks real time game play - their ton of game with real time gameplay. Sudden Strike 4 is a tactical game, and I hope developers keep it that way. I will buy every expansion and every DLC for this game. Thank you for making it. I purchased it on GOG. Must buy for sure for any tactical WW2 fan, people who like Halo Wars should skip that one.… Expand
  4. Libertalia
    Aug 18, 2017
    5
    К сожалению, долгие ожидания продолжения некогда знаменитой серии стратегий, обернулись провалом. Игра имеет очень мало контента, всего 21 миссия, большая часть которых сделаны очень халтурно и проходятся за 10-15 минут. Управление юнитов имеет очень спорные основы, порой они вас просто не слушаются и не хотят делать то, что вы хотите. Мультиплеер же и вовсе был забыт разработчиками,К сожалению, долгие ожидания продолжения некогда знаменитой серии стратегий, обернулись провалом. Игра имеет очень мало контента, всего 21 миссия, большая часть которых сделаны очень халтурно и проходятся за 10-15 минут. Управление юнитов имеет очень спорные основы, порой они вас просто не слушаются и не хотят делать то, что вы хотите. Мультиплеер же и вовсе был забыт разработчиками, так-как там всего 4 не особо интересных карты, которые делал явно человек, не особо парившийся над своей работой. А уж геймплей там и вовсе вызывает уныние, вы захватывайте точку и начинаете клепать танки, что есть силы. Система генералов представляет из себя 3-х генералов - пехоты, танков и артиллерии, которые одинаковы у каждой стороны и при их прокачке по ходу прохождения компании, они позволяют вам чуток повысить ттх ваших юнитов. Единственное, что привлекает в этой игре - её арт дизайн, но к сожалению, военная стратегия, в которой единственным плюсом является графика, не может быть хорошей. Разумеется разработчики выпустили редактор, как отдельное приложение, но знаете ли, достойна ли покупки игра, в которой сторонним людям придется доделывать работу за разработчиков? Я думаю ответ очевиден....… Expand
  5. Noktu
    Oct 21, 2017
    10
    With every update the game gets refined into the direction the players want, one of the top RTS games out there for year 2017! I suggest this game for all ww2 rts fans.
  6. Figaro79
    Aug 12, 2017
    9
    Глубокий тактический геймплей, отлично спланированные миссии, приятная картинка, хороший звук и озвучка делают Sudden Strike 4 лучшей RTS последних лет.
    Dawn of War III и Блицкриг 3 позорные поделки на фоне SS4.
  7. nabla
    Oct 4, 2020
    3
    This must be the worst realtime "strategy" game I've ever played. There is no strategy needed to play it. Just select everything and attack. Campaign missions are boring and linear. AI is either non-existent or dumb as f*ck. All enemy actions feel scripted. Their tanks approach and just sit there and shoot, waiting to be destroyed by the player. If you're looking for realistic armorThis must be the worst realtime "strategy" game I've ever played. There is no strategy needed to play it. Just select everything and attack. Campaign missions are boring and linear. AI is either non-existent or dumb as f*ck. All enemy actions feel scripted. Their tanks approach and just sit there and shoot, waiting to be destroyed by the player. If you're looking for realistic armor implementation or ballistics, look elsewhere. But the lack of realism is even worse, down to the point where Katyushas (rocket launchers) fire their rockets on a target which is directly in front of them. Are you kidding me? This is not even funny. Multiplayer is a joke, no interesting game modes, no challenging AI behavior, nothing. Do not buy this game, it's not even worth $5 in a sale.… Expand
  8. FrostormNidhegg
    Oct 31, 2019
    4
    Крошечные карты, дальность обзора - метров 15. Серьезно, 4 корпуса танка радиус обзора. Я манал, там есть невидимый туман, сквозь который ничего не видно, но его забыли отобразить? Или там бои в параллельной вселенной, где у всех сильнейшая близорукость и катаракта, а оптику не изобрели? Впечатление полностью убивает, серьезно. Я не смог играть, ну бредятина полнейшая. Есть стратегии наКрошечные карты, дальность обзора - метров 15. Серьезно, 4 корпуса танка радиус обзора. Я манал, там есть невидимый туман, сквозь который ничего не видно, но его забыли отобразить? Или там бои в параллельной вселенной, где у всех сильнейшая близорукость и катаракта, а оптику не изобрели? Впечатление полностью убивает, серьезно. Я не смог играть, ну бредятина полнейшая. Есть стратегии на порядки лучше. И не только Саден Страйк 1-2. Хотите поиграть в нормальную стратегию - Варгейм серия, вот там тебе танки на полтора километра стреляют, и обзор нормальный, и карты сами не с дачу размером. А вот это - не советую, максимально кринжовая хрень, война кротов какая-то, вплотную сстреляются несколько танков и противотанковая артиллерия. Метров с 12-15 стреляются. Я манал.… Expand
  9. RTS-Lover
    Mar 19, 2019
    4
    As SS2 was one of my favourite game back in the days, I really looked forward to this version. However, I must say I'm dissapointed. The graphics and setting are good, but the gameplay... Slow and, to be honest, boring. I understand that SS4 is targeted towards casual gamers, but this is over the top - absolutely no micro is needed and the strategic depth is laughable. Multiplayer hasn'tAs SS2 was one of my favourite game back in the days, I really looked forward to this version. However, I must say I'm dissapointed. The graphics and setting are good, but the gameplay... Slow and, to be honest, boring. I understand that SS4 is targeted towards casual gamers, but this is over the top - absolutely no micro is needed and the strategic depth is laughable. Multiplayer hasn't much to offer (beacause of the lack of complexity), yet the campaign is well-made and actually quite enjoyable if you don't look for challenging gameplay.… Expand
  10. MihaoMihao
    Oct 7, 2019
    9
    For the complete edition:
    Great game if you're into tactical RTS. No need to click like crazy, just press "pause" and give any orders you like to your troops. Lots of missions and DLCs, and every mission can be played in 3 ways, depending on the doctrine you choose. 2 levels of difficulty, several factions, very smooth performance even on slightly weaker machines, nice graphical details.    For the complete edition:
    Great game if you're into tactical RTS. No need to click like crazy, just press "pause" and give any orders you like to your troops. Lots of missions and DLCs, and every mission can be played in 3 ways, depending on the doctrine you choose. 2 levels of difficulty, several factions, very smooth performance even on slightly weaker machines, nice graphical details. 9/10 points for camera which could to be more adjustable/configurable, depending on what you need at the moment. Sometimes it is just too close to the battlefield or doesn't allow you to look at tanks and soldiers closer, also the angle is fixed. Overall, still good old Sudden Strike, just with better graphics and smooth game play. Highly recommended for II WW and RTS fans!    … Expand
  11. UserThomasH
    Jul 23, 2021
    9
    It's an honestly really good rts in a franchise that's really quite influencial. It's combat is like a more destructive and detailed version of command and conquer. It's realism is fun enough to keep you on your toes (eg a tank may run out of fuel but you can refill form a special vehicle).Using the infantry is the most fun because you can stealth your way to victory, the vehicles are aIt's an honestly really good rts in a franchise that's really quite influencial. It's combat is like a more destructive and detailed version of command and conquer. It's realism is fun enough to keep you on your toes (eg a tank may run out of fuel but you can refill form a special vehicle).Using the infantry is the most fun because you can stealth your way to victory, the vehicles are a bit ß#&# and who even knows about the artillery. Overall the game is very good and the environment is fully destructable.… Expand
  12. macacpevoidegun
    Aug 3, 2021
    0
    Most idiot and stupid game ever made never played any game with so much stupidity and lack of realism this it's the only game were the tanks wich in reality could fire from many km away in this game could only fire and see the enemy from 10 m or 5m :))) A really 0 game don't belive good reviews!!

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Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 16
  3. Negative: 1 out of 16
  1. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Oct 16, 2017
    76
    Alongside old-school features that strategy aficionados were looking forward to, Sudden Strike reanimates some technical atavisms best left forgotten, with interface being the biggest offender. [Issue#223, p.52]
  2. Games.cz
    Oct 3, 2017
    50
    A flat and not very interesting trip to World War II can catch your eye mostly because of its nice visuals. It may be enough for newcomers, but veterans of the genre have to find a new favorite elsewhere.
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  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Sep 29, 2017
    40
    A quirky, not very interesting trip to World War II excels only with its very solid visuals. It may be enough for newcomers, but veterans of the genre must find a new favorite elsewhere. [Issue#278]
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