Men of War: Assault Squad

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• GGameSpot

  Brett Todd · Apr 29, 2011

  8.0

  When you get right down to it, Men of War: Assault Squad is a tactical WWII RTS game for those who have mastered the somewhat easier-to-handle Company of Heroes. This is a challenging battlefield experience somewhat closer to a wargame than to a traditional RTS game and as such is geared to more of a hardcore crowd. It isn't such a great option for tank rushers who don't have a lot of time to spare to learn combined-arms intricacies. Be aware of these demands going in, and you will have a great time refighting this war.

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• PGPC Gamer

  Tim Stone · Apr 01, 2011

  8.1

  In a genre where communal play is often technical and cut-throat, Assault Squad stands out like a skylined Sherman. Though the three competitive MP modes are played by some wily veterans, defeats are almost always flecked with fun, and opponents and team-mates rarely triumph-at-all-costs tosspots.

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• GRGames Radar+

  Matt Hughes · Mar 07, 2011

  7.0

  There’s no doubt that the gameplay of Men of War is brilliant, but seeing as Assault Squad is only a multiplayer expansion and features a steep learning curve, it’s hard to justify the $35 asking price. Fortunately, those seeking a more campaign-based experience won’t have to wait long - a Vietnam-themed title is due to be released shortly.

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• EGEuro Gamer

  Al Bickham · Apr 07, 2011

  8.0

  As annoyances, though, they're far from fatal. At its best, Men Of War: Assault Squad provides hours of tactical chin-stroking, some stonkingly memorable engagements, and a whole kit-bag of replayability, especially in co-op. It's also got my belly rumbling for the upcoming Vietnam expansion, with its promise of cover-heavy jungle action. Until then, I'll be over here, merrily tinkering with banged-up Panzers.

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• GWGame Watcher

  Joe Robinson · Mar 04, 2011

  8.5

  With any luck, 1C and DigitalMindSoft are going somewhere really special with this series. I can’t see this business model working in the long term, as ultimately player will want, and deserve, more fully featured products. The World War Two topic may be slightly over-done, even crowded, but quality experiences like those found in Men of War make that all irrelevant. I’ve said it once, but I’ll say it again - this is one of the most immersive and fun strategy experiences around, so dig in.

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• EGEuro Gamer

  Joan Centellas · May 09, 2011

  7.0

  Cuenta con muchas cosas que lo harían brillar si no fuera por cosas como el modo escaramuza (que no campaña) o la burda y poco cuidada, aunque efectiva, interfaz. Recomendable para los seguidores más acérrimos de los RTS y para todos aquellos con valor suficiente como para superar el bautismo de fuego que supone el primer contacto. Aquellos que lo consigan se encontraran con un juego adictivo, divertido y altamente satisfactorio.

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