Company Of Heroes 3

If you are looking for a game that is going for something new and impressive, you’re looking for Company of Heroes 3. Jump into this World War II real-time strategy game that pushes the envelope and gives players an incredible amount of control over the battlefield. Fight in huge maps all over the world and get a taste for some real military action as you desperately try to win a war like no other. This game is absolutely fantastic and if you love a strategy war game, you would be committing a sin to ignore this one. Let’s get into it.

Gameplay

This isn’t a simple game where you control a single platoon, you control them all. You take absolute control of the entire force and, by using superior tactics and firepower, turn the tide of the war.

You have a whole list of mission types, from conquests and quick battles all the way down to special missions like assassination missions and such. The developers have gone to a lot of effort to give you a rounded experience in regards to the things that occur in the battlefields of WWII.

I’ll be the first to admit that this is not a revolution for the genre, but rather, it’s the genres natural evolution. There is a lot to this title that you could see in games like Total War, Age of Empires or even They Are billions, but they take the strongest parts from each without overwhelming you with mechanics to give you a rounded and thoroughly enjoyable experience.

There is a stunning amount of gameplay with the ability to level up certain soldiers and platoons, giving the game a fluidity that lets to try something new each time you play. It also allows you to form a strange bond with a squad that consistently performs well. Before I knew it, I had a team that I trusted to take care of the most important missions, and it was actually devastating when one of them died. That’s a level of engagement that’s tough to find.

Visuals

This game has some pretty good visuals. I can’t really find anything to complain about. The explosions look good, and every moving piece from infantry to artillery all look brilliant. Everything from the characters movements and the way they slide into cover or sprint at the enemy. It’s all very engaging and pleasant to look at.

Destructible Environment

Set primarily in Italy and North Africa, there is a pleasant amount of color and vibrancy to the world and, the best bit, it has a very destructible environment. Driving a tank through a building to win a fight might seem like overkill, but that’s what winning a war is all about. This feature is one of the most satisfying things about the game and makes each fight feel truly unique and realistic.

Pros

• Great gameplay mechanics
• Fantastic Visuals

Cons

• Lacks the ability to make very fine touches