Call to Arms - Gates of Hell: Liberation

Call to Arms - Gates to Hell: Liberation is an expansion to the first part of the title, where each DLC release becomes seemingly more of a mouthful. The developers may be trying to give the impression that the game is just as jam-packed as the epic name suggests. Or they weren't quite sure how to deal with the label, given they'd already committed to the franchise name.

But regardless, the title is irrelevant. We're here to experience more of the fantastic World War II action the base game brought us. This time, we're heading to the Western Front as the Allied campaign begins to take its foothold in Europe. It's not like we've seen great games in this scenario before, but can Call to Arms - Gates to Hell: Liberation bring a whole new dynamic into the war theater?

Westward Bound

In this DLC, players are thrust into the intense Western front action of 1944, immersing themselves in the pivotal conflict with the introduction of the US faction. Additionally, the DLC enriches the experience by including German western front content, providing a well-rounded perspective on the historical events that defined this era.

With a focus on authenticity and attention to detail, the DLC brings the intensity of the Western Front to life, allowing players to engage with both sides of the conflict and experience the challenges and triumphs faced by the US and German forces during this crucial period. It's the same brilliant gameplay as the base game, but how do the new campaigns, features, and content build on the existing title?

Well, as a matter of fact. Plenty of new missions, models, a new faction, and varying units add a whole new approach to strategy for the game. It would highly appeal to existing players craving new and creative challenges in their battles, and Call to Arms - Gates to Hell: Liberation delivers.

The narrative delivery and its thought-provoking decisions left a lasting impression on me. The gameplay experience introduced by the new faction is nothing short of incredible, and the meticulously crafted German campaign adds an exceptional layer to the overall experience. For military history enthusiasts, this DLC is a must-try, seamlessly combining immersive storytelling with engaging gameplay that captures the essence of historical conflict.

The New Normal

Call to Arms - Gates to Hell: Liberation is crafted with meticulous attention to detail and a palpable passion from the developers; this game is a captivating journey that transports players to the battlefields of Europe. The development team has poured an enormous amount of dedication into the project. It builds on the base game, whereas other strategy titles like Crusader Kings III could learn to use their brilliant base game appropriately.

Round-Up - Pros & Cons

Pros:

• Plenty of new content to add to the base game
• New additions add strategy dynamics
• Co-op is improved even further

Cons:

• There could be a couple more missions