World in Conflict

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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 393 Ratings

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  1. MaurFox
    Apr 22, 2022
    10
    El juego es muy increíble, los mapas son muy bien trabajados , la campaña parece una película que estoy seguro que muchos deberían probar , y los modelados y las habilidades de cada unidad son muy buenas e interesantes
  2. Mysteriustrangr
    Feb 24, 2022
    9
    The game is quite topical at the moment, apart from that, the game play is an example of what a more combat focused rts can be, this title is high quality and at a very low price, you should 100% check it out
  3. Even_Stevens
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    Back when games were more simplistic and still challenging. This game offers what you look for in an action pack RTS without the huge learning curve. The story is what most imagine a story would be if they wrote one up themselves to be as realistic as possible. This game NEEDS a 2021 remaster or a V2.0. I am amazed at the user reviews being so low yet stating this is "THE BEST GAME EVER".Back when games were more simplistic and still challenging. This game offers what you look for in an action pack RTS without the huge learning curve. The story is what most imagine a story would be if they wrote one up themselves to be as realistic as possible. This game NEEDS a 2021 remaster or a V2.0. I am amazed at the user reviews being so low yet stating this is "THE BEST GAME EVER". We need some more backing for it to get out of these current gen titles. They trash. This is not.… Expand
  4. nibelung165
    Apr 8, 2019
    10
    Best RTT game ever. First strategy game that ever got me anxious about my in-game situation. Would recommend
  5. slider7049
    Dec 20, 2018
    10
    i spent hundred of hours playing WIC.
    there really hasn't been a good substitute since, particularly in the voice channel integration arena.
    possibly the best co-operative game ever made. i miss it very much :(
  6. BarbarossaBARB
    Dec 9, 2017
    10
    Its a true masterpiece, still one of the funnyies multiplayer PC games.
    Love the teamplay part, love the action, the destruction ,the grafics, the story. Its a 10 of 10 until the universe collapse.
  7. Umair_Khan
    Sep 5, 2015
    9
    Score: 9.5/10

    Story: World in Conflict takes place during cold war era but in alternate reality. Negotiations fail and World War 3 starts. NATO soldiers including Americans invade Soviet Union. While Americans are fighting Russians in Europe, Russian ships invade America disguised as Cargo ships. Due to surprise attack and lack of enough forces to defend borders, Russians successfully    Score: 9.5/10

    Story:
    World in Conflict takes place during cold war era but in alternate reality. Negotiations fail and World War 3 starts. NATO soldiers including Americans invade Soviet Union. While Americans are fighting Russians in Europe, Russian ships invade America disguised as Cargo ships. Due to surprise attack and lack of enough forces to defend borders, Russians successfully invade City of Seattle.

    You play as Lieutenant Parker, tasked by Captain Banon to help civilians escape and leave the city to regroup in early hours of the game. As time goes by you meet some very interesting characters with great personalities. Unlike most other war games, here characters aren't one dimensional. Instead they have their own good and bad sides. The game shows good and bad people on both sides ,and how both nations are lead by brave soldiers who are not willing to fight each other but they are forced to do so due to politics.

    Design:
    World in Conflict is an Action RTS. The Single Player Campaign can easily last over 10 hours and contains 14 missions. There are 6 extra missions in Complete Edition where you play as Russian. Both Russian and American missions are part of the same campaign and after every few American missions, you switch sides and see everything through the perspective of Russian army.

    Missions are beautifully crafted. There is always some sort of twist in every mission that makes it different than the last one. In some missions, you are only given control of a small group that is used for hit and run tactics. Objectives in the game are based on story of the game and everything works perfectly. Nothing feels tacked on or forced.

    Multiplayer supports 16 players and can be played via LAN or Internet. Three types of maps are featured: domination maps, where players must control command points to win the game, assault maps, where one team defends a series of command points which the other teams assaults, and tug of war maps, where teams must fight to capture a series of command points on the front line, whereupon the line shifts towards a new set of points closer to the losing team. It's basically NATO vs Soviet Union and everything is well balanced.

    Gameplay:
    There is no base building and instead of controlling the entire battlefield, you control small squad and play your part in the war while things go boom around you when other soldiers are fighting each other. You are given Command Points. These points act as resources. Different units cast different Command Points.

    After deploying units, there is a brief cool down period. When someone in your squad dies, his points are slowly added back to your inventory which means you can call that or another type of unit again once enough points are restored. This forces you to carefully plan your strategy before sending your troops to be killed. You move camera with WASD keys and order or select troops with Mouse. You can also assign them to different groups for quick selection (Ctrl + Number Key).

    World in Conflict offers a lot of freedom. You can order you rifle squad to enter a building and attack from there or you can order them sit inside a vehicle for faster travel before ordering them to leave the vehicle and engage in combat. You can call for Air Support as long as you have enough points to call them or you are not in the middle of cool down. To get more points for reinforcements and Air Support you'll have to complete different primary and secondary objectives that reward you with more points and in some cases, unlock new units and new kind of Air Support.

    Presentation:
    World in Conflict looks great till this day. The game has a lot of cutscenes and scripted moments, that are used to tell the story or explain objectives. Gameplay animations and cutscenes are done by motion capturing which makes everything feel more real. Acting in this game is really really good and almost everything is destructible.

    You can zoom in and see troops running around, shouting at each other while fighting enemies. Everything looks great even when you take a closer look. When tanks fire, the sound effects and smoke effects that you experience are top of the line. Vehicles have real physics as well. And when you are not engaged in the battle, you can even hear small conversations between soldiers. These small things really immerse you, and make you feel like you are part of an Action movie.

    Voice Acting in the game is top notch and narration is done by Hollywood Actor, Alec Baldwin. You can hear him telling the story while the game loads a new level in the background. Meanwhile, you look at series of different pictures that show location of current objectives. Just like everything else, soundtracks in the game are beautiful and memorable. Sound effects could use a bit more punch in some scenes but other than that everything in this game is beautifully crafted.

    Verdict:
    World in Conflict is a Masterpiece and one of the greatest games ever made.    … Expand
  8. and0r
    Aug 9, 2014
    10
    Corny but once you start carpet bombing, you'll never look back........................................................................................
  9. SovietUnion38
    Jul 17, 2014
    10
    10/10 Best RTS of all times: best graphics, best balances, best music tracks (separate spasibo for an Ola Strandh), best animations, variety units appearances, very good users maps, diversity maps.

    Unusual strategy - you dont build structures and fortifications at one spot - you move, attack and maneuver your enemies.
  10. semperfi1503
    May 30, 2014
    9
    I myself am a fan of the real-time tactics genre and though Cold War is not really my favorite setting for a video game, I still have to say this game is great, fantastic even in many ways. It has one of the most innovative tactical aid systems I've ever seen in any video game featuring a real tactical aid systems. Visuals are really great, especially when using a kick-ass tactical aidI myself am a fan of the real-time tactics genre and though Cold War is not really my favorite setting for a video game, I still have to say this game is great, fantastic even in many ways. It has one of the most innovative tactical aid systems I've ever seen in any video game featuring a real tactical aid systems. Visuals are really great, especially when using a kick-ass tactical aid like carpet bombing or better yet, a nuke! The tactics are well implemented, the ranges of weaponry are pretty realistic or in anyway, perfectly scaled to fit the map, and the map is freaking huge even for a genre that should include big-size maps like RTS or RTT. And the combat is off the hook! It's always intense and full of action at any given minute, heck, second. And this game also emphasizes the TEAMWORK, which is the first time I've ever experienced and it's well done. Also, this game has almost zero bug which is one of the many great things this title has to offer. The only downside I could find is that out of the campaign, there really is no skirmish section to enjoy the mechanics even more. Too bad there's no further project for the sequel which is really bad cause this game set a really shining example to all RTT and even RTS games out there. I'm gonna give a 9 to this excellent display of RTT, minus 1 point cause there's no SP skirmish mode but all in all, this is a must buy for RTT and even RTS fans out there. It's just excellent.… Expand
  11. Blacky
    May 20, 2014
    10
    I have played and finished this game 3 times. It's an outstanding game, which deserves 11/10 .
    Some aspects of it could probably be done a little bit better, but overall it delivers an experience which no other game has managed to give me. Only MW 1 and MW 2 come close to it in terms of gaming experience, but they are a different gender altogether.
    If you are a PC gamer and appreciate    I have played and finished this game 3 times. It's an outstanding game, which deserves 11/10 .
    Some aspects of it could probably be done a little bit better, but overall it delivers an experience which no other game has managed to give me. Only MW 1 and MW 2 come close to it in terms of gaming experience, but they are a different gender altogether.
    If you are a PC gamer and appreciate great games, this game is a must in your collection.    … Expand
  12. DGDrocks7
    Sep 28, 2013
    10
    I give it a 10/10 not because it's perfect, but because of the dedication made to this game. There are no bugs or glitches of any kind. It is a hidden gem. Anyone who is an RTS fan should buy this. Heck, EVERYONE should buy this, because you're really missing out if you don't. Sure there is no resource gathering, but don't think this makes the game any easier, the enemy doesn't needI give it a 10/10 not because it's perfect, but because of the dedication made to this game. There are no bugs or glitches of any kind. It is a hidden gem. Anyone who is an RTS fan should buy this. Heck, EVERYONE should buy this, because you're really missing out if you don't. Sure there is no resource gathering, but don't think this makes the game any easier, the enemy doesn't need resources either, and you need tactics to defeat them. The story is really, really strong. Need I say more?… Expand
  13. Toffenuff
    Jun 19, 2013
    8
    I love war games, I love explosions and I love RTS games, so this was a game I was highly interested in. While it did not really meet my lofty expectations, I thought it was good enough for a playthrough. The graphics are excellent, with amazing model detailing. Great battles abound! The gameplay is more fun than some people say it is. Yes, all you do is call in your units and they appearI love war games, I love explosions and I love RTS games, so this was a game I was highly interested in. While it did not really meet my lofty expectations, I thought it was good enough for a playthrough. The graphics are excellent, with amazing model detailing. Great battles abound! The gameplay is more fun than some people say it is. Yes, all you do is call in your units and they appear after a short period and then boom you can deploy them. Yes, you'll often call on the same units after playing this for a while. No more base building. No more resource gathering. Just pure combat essentially not too much strategy involved since everything is given straight to you and the only real strategic element is in choosing how you use up your unit quota based on which units you deploy. Obviously, this semi-RTS isn't for everyone, but I thought it was worth it to play it.

    Why is this not a 9? I wish that it was bigger; would have been a lot more fun with more units/increased unit cap and even bigger environments. Story and characters could have been much better, cinematics graphics did not match the level of detail during gameplay (which I found weird), and the    … Expand
  14. kingtyris
    Feb 1, 2013
    10
    Excellent game. It lacks some of the strategic depth of some other games in the RTS genre, but I have a feeling that really isn't what they were going for. I found it unique and refreshing that instead of being placed in control of all forces on the map, you were a subordinate to a commander and had to work in tandem with your team-mates. The single player campaign is well told andExcellent game. It lacks some of the strategic depth of some other games in the RTS genre, but I have a feeling that really isn't what they were going for. I found it unique and refreshing that instead of being placed in control of all forces on the map, you were a subordinate to a commander and had to work in tandem with your team-mates. The single player campaign is well told and beautifully realized, though I have yet to test out multiplayer.… Expand
  15. NovusReviews
    Feb 1, 2013
    10
    If you are into strategy games, you have to try this game. Excellent Story, Graphics, Gameplay and Presentation. There is an overall polish to this game compared to the recent strategy games out there. Highly recommended to try it out.
  16. ArthurS
    Nov 8, 2012
    9
    Excellent single player RTS experience. Since I like strategy games for the single player experience, I've lost interest in games like Warcraft 3 that require you to be able to press 10 buttons per second. This game feels more like a strategy game, and less like a frantic button-pressing competition. The story's amazing, really, and really draws you in (with the expansion, it gets evenExcellent single player RTS experience. Since I like strategy games for the single player experience, I've lost interest in games like Warcraft 3 that require you to be able to press 10 buttons per second. This game feels more like a strategy game, and less like a frantic button-pressing competition. The story's amazing, really, and really draws you in (with the expansion, it gets even better, as you see the conflict from both sides). The battles are truly gorgeous, and the gameplay is simply awesome.
    Since this game's a bit old, it can be bought real cheap, and its worth it.
    A 9, since it is indeed a bit short. As for multiplayer, who cares?    … Expand
  17. Amam
    Oct 13, 2012
    9
    This is how a strategy game is supposed to be like. A story that makes you feel like immersed like you're in the middle of a gripping movie as well as a fun and addictive game. Bear in mind though that this review is written by someone that had Soviet Assault as well installed. It seems that the expansion adds alot of dimension to the story as well as fixes some minor but annoying things.This is how a strategy game is supposed to be like. A story that makes you feel like immersed like you're in the middle of a gripping movie as well as a fun and addictive game. Bear in mind though that this review is written by someone that had Soviet Assault as well installed. It seems that the expansion adds alot of dimension to the story as well as fixes some minor but annoying things. Get this game if you enjoy strategy games.… Expand
  18. xerxesaria
    Mar 31, 2012
    10
    Too bad the servers aren't as busy any more........................................................................................................................
  19. net_runner
    Feb 4, 2012
    10
    The best competitive tactical RTS on the market , only game that can compare with it in terms of pro gaming support is Starcraft 2. Great game, great support from developers (Massive) ,but still nobody bought WiC...
  20. THEBIKERBOY159
    Sep 29, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My Favorite Game of All Time. I'm a strategy game player, so i know my way around RTS, and WIC is the the most action-packed, and fun-filled game i have ever played. The first thing i look for in a game is game-play. How is the UI, balance, tactics, and other areas that affect how a game is played. WIC is undoubtedly a 10/10 on this point. I love the team-based aspect of the game. As well the lack of macro (base-building and unit recruiting) is an important decision that adds to the fast-paced fun of the game. The story-line is epic; USA vs. USSR (How could i not be with such a topic). With it's legendary graphics (Which can still hold their own today) and superb voice acting they come together to form a powerful story-line. In fact, I actually felt attached to the characters in the game, which is something that the majority of other games have failed to do so for me (Although i only play strategy game, so perhaps that has something to do with it). The epic story-line frames the single player adding depth and complexity to the game. The single player isn't particularly difficult, but it is engaging and entertaining to play. The multiplayer of this game is where it delivers. Being able to jump into games that have already begun is a huge breakthrough and one of the major bonuses of the game. As mentioned above, the team-based aspect of the game is one of the major advantages of the game. It eliminates Rambo players and even the best player in the world can't win you a game. Meticulously balanced classes and variety of units and off-map support add to the depth, merit, and competitiveness of the multiplayer. The unfathomable hours i spent on this game are a testament to it's immense value.… Expand
  21. WillY
    Dec 14, 2009
    8
    Not perfect, but close. It is, when compared to other strategy games (or starcraft, which is more build order and spam), is revolutionary. And this is why some people have it and others (like me) love it. It is by all acounts the most realistic in terms of obtaining units, although the actual combat is not (CoH does it much better). Countering the hate further, I will try to explain some Not perfect, but close. It is, when compared to other strategy games (or starcraft, which is more build order and spam), is revolutionary. And this is why some people have it and others (like me) love it. It is by all acounts the most realistic in terms of obtaining units, although the actual combat is not (CoH does it much better). Countering the hate further, I will try to explain some of the things, like no resources and balanced units. 1) Balanced units: this is modern, and although everyone would think it funny and almost right that all the Russians have are AK-47s and Dragonovs (not a sniper btw), this is not true. Their military is almost up to our level at this point. Plus, it is fiction, duh. 2) No resource gathering/no bases: for god sakes, no war was EVER fought with tanks being built on the front lines and mindlessly rushing them straight into the wall of guns that is a defense. Altough the airdropping of an A1M1 (Abrams for the laymen) is a bit sketchy (they do weigh 60 tons), it is better than front-line assembly. 3) "mindless point and click": this is from the perspective of the commanding officer, not an omnipotent, omniceint eye-in-the-sky. Just because you cant "see" the the units fighting per se doesnt mean that they arent, i.e. the devs thought that soldiers actually have brains and could fight on their own. Not a game for the micro-managers except for some of the abilities the units have. And the point-click complainers obviously only played the demo on easy. The tactical abilities are there exactly for those nub campers on the hill, and are actually somewhat hard to use on a smart opponent. All in all, a very good attempt at reinventing the RTS.… Expand
  22. SamM.
    Jun 29, 2009
    10
    Great game with very well detailed models, and the coolest part is the wire physics when they get cut. But the best part world in conflict is i don't have to "Money Farm" anymore. Aka... i don't have to wait around 10 minutes to build up a base to just have it annihilated in the end, instead in wic, i pick a drop zone and get right into the action, get my ass kicked, then do it Great game with very well detailed models, and the coolest part is the wire physics when they get cut. But the best part world in conflict is i don't have to "Money Farm" anymore. Aka... i don't have to wait around 10 minutes to build up a base to just have it annihilated in the end, instead in wic, i pick a drop zone and get right into the action, get my ass kicked, then do it over again. Sure it has great graphics but the first time i played was on low detail on my older computer. So those no goes that say graphics make a game great (Which in most cases it dose) it doesn't in wic, So go shove it.… Expand
  23. Evilmomo
    May 27, 2009
    10
    This is one of the greatest RTS games ive ever played, however it has some minor minor minor flaws. One thing that was off setting to me was that there are only 2 (3 if you count NATO) factions...... meh. i more like games like DOW were there's like 10 factions, but that is not a big deal at all. great graphics, cool cut scenes, awesome physics. im mean who doesn't like blowing This is one of the greatest RTS games ive ever played, however it has some minor minor minor flaws. One thing that was off setting to me was that there are only 2 (3 if you count NATO) factions...... meh. i more like games like DOW were there's like 10 factions, but that is not a big deal at all. great graphics, cool cut scenes, awesome physics. im mean who doesn't like blowing the Sh*t out of commies? and artillery, all good stuff. great game but just like Corvus it should be a 9/10 but cause all you Zeroers. ( i don't think thats a word, but i dont care).… Expand
  24. CirapC
    Mar 15, 2009
    10
    More of a RTT (Real Time Tactcal) than RTS. There is no tedious base building or resource gather, jump straight in the fight. The game is easy to pick up for a novice, and still feel like they can contribute to the fight, and if they do lose they don't feel like they wasted 2 hours building a base just to be wiped off the map. At the same time it offers a lot for the experienced RTS More of a RTT (Real Time Tactcal) than RTS. There is no tedious base building or resource gather, jump straight in the fight. The game is easy to pick up for a novice, and still feel like they can contribute to the fight, and if they do lose they don't feel like they wasted 2 hours building a base just to be wiped off the map. At the same time it offers a lot for the experienced RTS player. A must-have for any fan of RTT/RTS and action game fans alike. Awesome graphics just sweeten the deal. One of the best games of 2007, and THE best RTT/RTS game of 2007. the 2009 addition Soviet Assault just makes a great game even better!… Expand
  25. stephenb
    Feb 11, 2009
    10
    Fantastic game! Brilliantly coded, bug free, everything is designed for comfortable functionability. Especially multiplayer: many servers, always an opening somewhere or other, quick entry into games. WIC defines co-op: no one can win alone, no "deathmatch", team play with each player taking one of 5 military roles (support, armor, etc.). The only problem is system specs: my quad-core Fantastic game! Brilliantly coded, bug free, everything is designed for comfortable functionability. Especially multiplayer: many servers, always an opening somewhere or other, quick entry into games. WIC defines co-op: no one can win alone, no "deathmatch", team play with each player taking one of 5 military roles (support, armor, etc.). The only problem is system specs: my quad-core 2.4/Geforce8300gts can only run smoothly at the lowest settings. The graphics, however, are the absolute finest of any rts today; the game comes close to a Battlefield 1942 experience, capturing the elusive combo of rts and FPS, 1 & 1/2 years old, it's still my top game, and it looks like it was coded several months from now!… Expand
  26. AveryB
    Dec 4, 2008
    10
    Game is amazingly fun and the graphical details will blow you away from what you see in other games of this type. It's very well balanced between the opposing forces so no one has an advantage over the other. Team work and tactics are key to winning! Single player game is also very very fun.
  27. CorvusC
    Aug 19, 2008
    10
    This game is truely a good piece of work, and very enjoyable in it's own right. I might prefer Company of Heroes over World in Conflict, but just by the slightest. And that's not small thing to say, CoH is one of the best strategy games in my opinion. If I'm honest, this game is not perfect and in reality deserves a rating of 9, but just because of stupid fanboys and haters This game is truely a good piece of work, and very enjoyable in it's own right. I might prefer Company of Heroes over World in Conflict, but just by the slightest. And that's not small thing to say, CoH is one of the best strategy games in my opinion. If I'm honest, this game is not perfect and in reality deserves a rating of 9, but just because of stupid fanboys and haters who gave this great game 0-1 points, I'll give it a 10 just to be fair.… Expand
  28. PaulK.
    Feb 20, 2008
    10
    World in Conflict features great maps and locations, an immersive storyline which is not great but still entertaining and superior to most other RTS; command of small strike forces of units is great, and like the slightly better Company of Heroes, World in Conflict has a stunning sense of power. Rocket launch systems destroy buildings, you zoom in and hear the crack of tanks main guns, World in Conflict features great maps and locations, an immersive storyline which is not great but still entertaining and superior to most other RTS; command of small strike forces of units is great, and like the slightly better Company of Heroes, World in Conflict has a stunning sense of power. Rocket launch systems destroy buildings, you zoom in and hear the crack of tanks main guns, and it really is amazing. I have never encountered any real bugs, and the interface is responsive. Every command I give works, and performance is good.… Expand
  29. JeffC.
    Feb 13, 2008
    8
    This is truly a great game. The campaign is well written, and very fun. I didn't like the gameplay all that much, then again its not the game's fault, its because I've been playing traditional RTS's for way too long, this game is technically a RTT not an RTS. The units were fun to use and the story is very immersive. If your not a RTS junkie like me, you will want to This is truly a great game. The campaign is well written, and very fun. I didn't like the gameplay all that much, then again its not the game's fault, its because I've been playing traditional RTS's for way too long, this game is technically a RTT not an RTS. The units were fun to use and the story is very immersive. If your not a RTS junkie like me, you will want to pick up World in Conflict, because its easier to learn how to play when compared to more traditional RTS's. This is very similar to Battalion Wars 1&2 for the Gamecube and Wii, which was great to begin with, but with improved graphics this RTT is truly worth it!… Expand
  30. EdoardoV
    Feb 4, 2008
    9
    Only after some patched that solved the many performance issues this game can show how fast is modern war! The single player campaign is creative and immersive, but it's the multiplayer game that reveals the true power of this game. Coordination between players, to mount combined-arms assaults and manouvers, is essential. I will not mention the graphic, but the sound very good sound Only after some patched that solved the many performance issues this game can show how fast is modern war! The single player campaign is creative and immersive, but it's the multiplayer game that reveals the true power of this game. Coordination between players, to mount combined-arms assaults and manouvers, is essential. I will not mention the graphic, but the sound very good sound choice and the intuitive interface. This game may appear simple with no resources to harvest or bases to defend, but just surviving the World War 3 carnage is hard enough.… Expand
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#10 Best PC Game of 2007
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#21 Most Discussed PC Game of 2007
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#22 Most Shared PC Game of 2007

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Metascore
89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 44 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 43 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 44
  3. Negative: 0 out of 44
  1. PC Format
    90
    Another masterpiece from the folks at Massive, and one of the most beautiful visions of warfare you're ever likely to see. [Oct 2007, p.30]
  2. IGN
    93
    It’s not very often that a real-time strategy title comes along and changes the way you think about the genre. World in Conflict is one of those, not because all of the ideas are totally new, but because they’re all put together in such a successful way.
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  3. PC Gamer
    93
    With its combination of dazzling graphics and fast, tactical gameplay, I can easily see World in Conflict becoming a favorite of competitive clans and LAN parties everywhere. [Nov 2007, p.72]
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