Close Combat 3: The Russian Front
- May 15, 2024
- Atomic Games
- 10h median play time
Get on SteamLead your men through the largest, bloodiest battle of the 20th century. Command a fire brigade of soldiers on the Russian Front in this real-time strategy game set in World War II featuring unequaled detail, realism and scope. Play as either the Soviets or Germans as you orchestrate your squads' attack, defense, and survival over four grueling years of the grandest and bloodiest war the world ha…
PC
Windows
Reviews
- An amazing sequel to A Bridge Too Far, offering a fun spin on the franchise with a structured command element and rank system.
- Despite its age, the game provides a nostalgic experience with solid gameplay that many players remember fondly.
- The multiplayer functionality is commendable, allowing players to enjoy the game with friends using LAN networks or emulators.
- The game frequently crashes, particularly during the grand campaign, making it unplayable for some users.
- Many players feel the game is outdated, with old graphics and mechanics that haven't improved over the years.
- There are issues with customer support regarding refunds for crashing games, leading to frustration among players.
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviewers appreciate the gameplay for its focus on close combat mechanics, expressing a desire for additional features like base building and soldier training to enhance the experience. While graphics are considered simple, the core gameplay remains the primary draw for players.
“It would be cool to have to set up a base and train soldiers, all within the existing close combat format and gameplay.”
“I don't mind the simple graphics; it was the gameplay I bought them for.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal and primarily serves as a backdrop for its top-down real-time strategy gameplay, where players purchase limited units at the start of each mission or between missions in the campaign. Overall, the narrative does not significantly impact the gameplay experience.
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game features a limited but high-quality soundtrack that has received positive feedback from users.
“The soundtrack, although limited, is very good.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The graphics are described as simple, but players emphasize that their primary focus is on the gameplay rather than the visual presentation.
“The graphics look outdated and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
“I was disappointed by the low-resolution textures; they really detract from the overall experience.”
“The character models are poorly designed and don't match the quality of modern games.”
