- November 17, 2014
- Feral Interactive (Mac)
- 2h median play time
Company of Heroes 2: Ardennes Assault
CoH 2: Ardennes Assault is an adept interweaving of the strategic, tactical, and personal facets of warfare.
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Company of Heroes 2: Ardennes Assault is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Feral Interactive (Mac) and was released on November 17, 2014. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and neutral reviews from players.
"Company of Heroes 2: Ardennes Assault" is a real-time strategy game set in the Ardennes Forest during World War II. Players command American forces in brutal winter conditions to repel the German offensive. The game features a single-player campaign with dynamic objectives and persistent units that carry over between missions. Multiple distinct companies can be customized and upgraded, providing a variety of tactical options.
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- The Ardennes Assault DLC introduces a dynamic campaign that adds depth to the gameplay experience, allowing players to manage different companies with unique skills.
- The graphics and voice acting are praised for their quality, enhancing the immersive experience of the campaign.
- The gameplay is challenging and requires strategic thinking, making it engaging for players who enjoy tactical decision-making.
- The lack of a save option is a major frustration, as failing a mission results in losing progress and having to restart the entire campaign.
- Many players report game-breaking bugs, such as invincible enemy units and issues with unit deployment, which severely impact the gameplay experience.
- The monetization strategy is criticized, as players must purchase additional DLC to access certain factions and units, leading to feelings of being misled or cheated.
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The game's story is set against the backdrop of World War II, specifically the Eastern Front, and effectively conveys the brutal realities of war, highlighting the heroism and sacrifices of soldiers. However, many players feel that the campaign lacks a cohesive narrative, often resembling a series of skirmishes rather than a structured storyline, which detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, the high stakes of mission failures, where losing units leads to permanent consequences, adds tension but can also lead to frustration due to the lack of save options during missions.
“- engaging storyline set in the Eastern Front of World War II, offering insight into the brutal conflict between the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany.”
“- the story effectively captures the harsh realities of war, portraying both the heroism and sacrifices of soldiers.”
“Was a fun if basic campaign for the US that added options to change the way the missions played out depending on your selections and which companies you used as well as their upgrades.”
“If you fail a mission, that's it; whatever company you were using for that mission is wiped out and not accessible for the remainder of the campaign.”
“The only aspect of it that I don't like, however, is that each mission feels more like a skirmish in the campaign and there is no clear storyline to the campaign.”
“Some missions in this campaign are completely broken! Especially the Houffalize mission where the enemy spawns endless Tiger Aces... impossible to complete.”
Company of Heroes 2: Ardennes Assault Review
CoH 2: Ardennes Assault is an adept interweaving of the strategic, tactical, and personal facets of warfare.
82%Company of Heroes 2 - Ardennes Assault Review
But perhaps I’m being a bit of a sissy. After 18 missions of blood, blood, sweat, blood, and tears, I felt like I’d achieved something. I felt like someone should be presenting me with a medal. The war was won, but at the same time I couldn’t shake the feeling I could’ve done more for my squad. If I’d flanked left instead of right that one time, maybe half of my Dog team would still be with us, collecting their medals with me. Maybe the captain wasn’t such a bastard after all.
80%Company of Heroes 2 – Ardennes Assault Review (PC)
Company of Heroes 2 – Ardennes Assault is a good standalone package and the campaign that Relic has created manages to capture the tension associated with the Battle of the Bulge, although there are some moments when the company deviates from historical reality in order to increase the dramatic element. The various companies ensure that battles are different enough to keep players engaged and the various upgrades deliver a lot of replayability. Company of Heroes 2 – Ardennes Assault should have arrived earlier in the lifetime of the game, which by now might be too associated with its multiplayer side to become appealing again to those who enjoy their strategy experiences solo. But the strategic map and the management options point to how the familiar formula of the series can be enhanced, and I would like to see how Relic deals with the North African front, the battles in Scandinavia, or the engagements in Italy, some of the most overlooked elements of World War II.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Company of Heroes 2: Ardennes Assault is a strategy game.
Company of Heroes 2: Ardennes Assault is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows, Linux and others.
On average players spend around 2 hours playing Company of Heroes 2: Ardennes Assault.
Company of Heroes 2: Ardennes Assault was released on November 17, 2014.
Company of Heroes 2: Ardennes Assault was developed by Feral Interactive (Mac).
Company of Heroes 2: Ardennes Assault has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its stability.
Company of Heroes 2: Ardennes Assault is a single player game.
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