company of heroes 2: ardennes single player review

The lack of feedback in CoH2 compared to CoH1 is odd, however. I own Ardennes Assault and although I haven't played it too much, it's enjoyable and I quickly figured out I could do an active pause. It's been over a year since I originally posted it, so I guess that's why.Īnyway. They're like an updated version of the classic Western and Eastern Front series from Talonsoft. BA1 has stacks of campaigns covering everything from 1940-45. BA2 is eastern front and also comes with a random battle generator. On steam I'd recomend Battle Academy 1 & 2 if you wait for a sale. The devs can be a bit greedy for example they're eventually releasing a totally new game for mega cost, just to cover the winter after Operation Bagration - in other words you pay same again just for a bit of snow and slush!! Battle of the Bulge is their next release - which might interest you. I treated myself to Normandy, Market Garden and Red Thunder (Bagration 1944). Unfortunately they've ignored early war campaigns this time around and only gone for 1943-44 period, also each game only covers one specific campaign these days. Or of course there are the newer Combat Mission series themselves - probably more user friendly than Graviteam tactics mentioned above (although not on steam) very pricey but also very good. however, the standard commanders offer sufficient variety to learn the ropes. Plus, they can always be purchased later if you are interested.

I recommend not purchasing skins or commanders as you will get some of those in war spoils drops as you are learning the game and playing all the missions. I would buy COH2 with all of the missions and options. my opinion for someone who wants to play single player against AI. this game has been a great, great source of joy for me for more than 2 years and has helped me to heal some of the things that now plague me. And even though my injuries are crippling. All things considered, this game is by far the best. and not enough people give the developers any thanks or the credit they deserve.

The forums can be toxic as there are way, way, way too many people who flame and complain, yet the game has something like 8,000 players worldwide. COH2 is the very best WW2 RTS game around and even though it has some programming troubles. I simply use the PAUSE/BREAK button on my keybord and it works flawlessly. I cannot micro and I need the time to pause and issue orders. I spent half my life in the US Navy and it left me with some injuries that now prevent me from playing against other players. I have well over 2000 hours played on COH2 and I ONLY play single player against AI.

Company of heroes 2: ardennes single player review