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Company of Heroes 2

Relic Entertainment · Jun 25, 2013

PC

Mature

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In the world’s darkest hour you are a commander of the Soviet Red Army, entrenched in brutal frontline warfare to free Mother Russia from the Enemy invaders. It is 1941 and the beginning of what will become the bloodiest conflict of World War II resulting in more than 14 million military casualties. Witness the struggles of the Red Army from near defeat through their incredible triumph over Germany in the most challenging and costly theater of the war, the Eastern Front. Your military tactics hold the power to tip the very balance of this conflict. Engage in tactical combat that will define you as a military leader and wield the might of the Soviet Empire as you smash your way to Berlin. The Motherland is Calling!

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Critic 8.1 (32 critics) · Gamer 7.2

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Critic reviews

  • Cheatcc

    Shelby Reiches · Jul 26, 2013

    9.4
    That said, while it’s a very distinctive take on strategy that follows the unique model that the original Company of Heroes codified years ago, it isn’t the strategy game that will convert those who prefer less in the way of brain-melting, multitask-essential gameplay to the strategic fold. It is, in the end, a beyond competent, gorgeous, and well-crafted World War II strategy game. It may very well be the best WWII strategy game ever produced.
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  • Polygon

    Arthur Gies · Jul 11, 2013

    7.0
    Company of Heroes 2 would be a singular kind of RTS, if the previous game didn’t exist. While Company of Heroes had its own host of practical issues that Company of Heroes 2 looks to fix — matchmaking and server stability among them — it’s difficult to see how the sequel makes enough forward progress. Company of Heroes 2 is a good game, and a great, unique multiplayer experience.
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  • Joystiq

    Rob Zacny · Jun 28, 2013

    7.0
    In the end, I'm happy to be playing a Company of Heroes game again, one that features a few nice twists. It was a great game in 2006, it's remained a great game since, and now this sequel is roughly more of the same. But after seven years and with a $60 asking price, I'm also left asking, "Is this all there is?" It's the Eastern Front, after all. It seems like there should be more to it.
  • Game Front

    Ben Richardson · Jun 28, 2013

    8.5
    In the end, COH2 is a simple, familiar, but one that’s becoming increasingly rare: fans wanted a sequel that preserved the strengths of the original game, smoothed out flaws, and added new content. That’s exactly what they got. Company of Heroes 2 doesn’t reinvent the RTS, but it doesn’t have to. It’s got physics.
  • COGconnected

    Matt Cullen · Jun 27, 2013

    8.5
    Company of Heroes 2 brings the realism and haunting aspects of war to your PC. As a newcomer to this series, this game was a thrill to play. The single player campaign is engaging and enjoyable. I also found it difficult to put down as I was always curious what the next map would bring. The multiplayer aspects only add lasting power to a game that already features a strong single player component.
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  • IGN

    Dan Stapleton · Jun 25, 2013

    8.4
    Viewed side by side, it might be tough to distinguish Company of Heroes 2 from its predecessor. When examined up close, the changes introduced to distinguish warfare on the Eastern Front of World War II from the Western are as problematic as they are interesting.
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