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Company of Heroes 2: Platinum Edition

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76%Game Brain Score
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76% User Score Based on 172 reviews

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Company of Heroes 2: Platinum Edition is a single player real-time strategy game with a warfare theme. It was developed by Relic Entertainment and was released on September 2, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

This latest multiplayer standalone entry in the COH2 series features this iconic Allied army. Experience a unique tech-tree that challenges the player to balance the constant trade-off between mobility and defense. Surprise opponents with your development choices and an open end game configuration.

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gameplay3 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The British Forces faction offers a strong defensive playstyle with versatile infantry and unique emplacements, making it enjoyable and strategic to play.
  • The faction's visual design and unit variety, especially iconic tanks and detailed infantry, are praised for adding freshness and character to the game.
  • The expansion adds new maps well-suited for multiplayer, and the faction is commonly used in multiplayer matches as a reliable support or leading army.
  • There is no dedicated campaign or special missions for the British Forces, which disappoints many players expecting more single-player content.
  • The DLC requires separate purchases for commanders, with some of the best commanders only available as paid content, frustrating players.
  • Several users experience technical issues such as inability to play or access the DLC even after purchase, along with complaints about pricing and perceived unfair monetization practices.
  • story
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect is criticized for lacking a proper campaign or special missions, leaving players with only the faction to use. Fans of the British faction are especially disappointed by the absence of dedicated campaign content and challenges that could have explored historical battles.

    • “Not even a mission pack...? Just the faction is all you get.”
    • “But no campaign, no special missions, no challenges?”
    • “How can I play the British campaign missions?”
  • gameplay
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay features unique mechanical elements and polished controls, making it enjoyable and satisfying, though some users find it less engaging over time and feel certain factions lack authenticity. While visually appealing and well-executed, some fans believe the sequel sacrifices depth and mechanical complexity found in its predecessor.

    • “The units, the voicelines, even the gameplay is just amazing.”
    • “Visually very satisfying to look at. Gameplay is well polished; it is easy to control your units, making for a pretty enjoyable and satisfying experience.”
    • “They have interesting mechanical gimmicks that meaningfully make them more than a funny accented non-Nazi version of the Wehrmacht.”
    • “Big mistake sacrificing gameplay and technological ability to make Coh3 console viable. The British units in that game just don't feel right!”
    • “Although the gameplay does get boring after a while, the first game is far better mechanically.”
  • graphics
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of Company of Heroes 1 are praised for their rich visuals, detailed environments, and impressive particle effects, including satisfying destruction and explosions. However, some users find the older graphics less appealing compared to newer titles and note occasional issues such as outdated driver warnings. Overall, the game's visuals remain impressive despite its age.

    • “The graphics and detailing are flawless and stunning.”
    • “Very good game. What I like the most are the rich visuals and little details; destruction is very satisfying and 'meaty'. Particle effects and explosions look great.”
    • “Company of Heroes 1 will always be a legendary strategy game, but it's always difficult to play older titles because of the graphics and lack of quality of life improvements which were added in newer titles.”
    • “I am receiving a message that my graphic drivers are out of date and I should go to a link to renew them — is this a scam?”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is well-integrated, featuring clever mechanical gimmicks and amusing dialogue that add charm without relying on stereotypes. Players enjoy the entertaining yet occasionally maddening elements, such as planes crashing and spawning commandos, which add a playful edge to the experience.

    • “The planes that crash into the map and spawn commandos is annoying af and funny so I like to annoy my teammates when we vs bots.”
    • “The dialogue is great and sometimes has a bit of humor.”
    • “They have interesting mechanical gimmicks that meaningfully make them more than a funny accented non-Nazi version of the Wehrmacht.”
  • monetization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization is widely criticized for being predatory, with expensive microtransactions in a full-priced game. Additionally, issues like broken AI and unit spamming exacerbate the perception of poor design and lack of care.

    • “However, it's very predatory to have expensive microtransactions ($12.99) to play as US troops from the first Company of Heroes in a full-price game.”
    • “It has broken (or non-existent) AI, spamming units above cap, microtransactions, and a general feeling that little thought or care was put into the game.”
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Company of Heroes 2: Platinum Edition is a real-time strategy game with warfare theme.

Company of Heroes 2: Platinum Edition is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows, Linux and others.

Company of Heroes 2: Platinum Edition was released on September 2, 2015.

Company of Heroes 2: Platinum Edition was developed by Relic Entertainment.

Company of Heroes 2: Platinum Edition has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Company of Heroes 2: Platinum Edition is a single player game.

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