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Decisive Campaigns: The Blitzkrieg from Warsaw to Paris

90%Game Brain Score
replayability
gameplay, graphics
90% User Score Based on 89 reviews

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"Decisive Campaigns: The Blitzkrieg from Warsaw to Paris" is a turn-based strategy wargame that simulates the German invasion of Poland and France during World War II. Players command units on both the operational and tactical levels, managing resources, making strategic decisions, and engaging in combat to achieve their objectives. The game features a detailed combat model, historical events and leaders, and a variety of what-if scenarios.

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90%
Audience ScoreBased on 89 reviews
replayability3 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • The game strikes a perfect balance between fun and realism, allowing players to relive historical strategies with rich detail.
  • It offers a challenging yet rewarding experience, with well-researched mechanics and plenty of replayability through various scenarios and campaigns.
  • The intuitive design and engaging gameplay make it accessible for both newcomers and experienced wargamers, providing a satisfying operational level experience.
  • The AI can be passive and unchallenging at times, failing to capitalize on opportunities during gameplay.
  • The manual and tutorial are lacking, which can make the initial learning curve steep and frustrating for new players.
  • The interface can feel clunky and requires excessive clicking, which may detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
  • gameplay
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is praised for its solid mechanics, offering a fluid and realistic experience that balances depth with accessibility. Players appreciate the intuitive controls and the historical accuracy, which enhance the strategic challenge, while the game’s old-school design allows for quick mastery of basic concepts. Unique elements, such as decision cards, further distinguish it from other strategy games, making it a rewarding choice for those seeking a detailed and engaging tactical experience.

    • “The behind the scenes mechanics provide a fluid gameplay and realistic outcomes.”
    • “First tried this franchise with Case Blue and really enjoyed the historical accuracy, challenging AI, and mechanics of the game.”
    • “There are also elements to the gameplay, like playing decision cards, which make Blitzkrieg from Warsaw to Paris unique among its contemporaries.”
    • “This is the most mechanically old-school and closest to its advanced tactics gold roots, which makes it also closest to a straight-up 1970s style hex and counter wargame.”
    • “The controls are intuitive - the graphics, while not stunning, are very clear - the gameplay is both deep but with an ease of play which is surprising.”
    • “There are also elements to the gameplay like playing decision cards which make Blitzkrieg from Warsaw to Paris unique among its contemporaries.”
  • graphics
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are generally well-received, featuring high-quality regimental portraits and clear visuals that enhance gameplay. While not groundbreaking, recent graphical overhauls have improved map and unit designs significantly, contributing to an overall positive impression.

    • “[11/11] with historical flags and symbols, and map graphic mod.”
    • “The graphics, while not stunning, are very clear.”
    • “There are a couple of graphical overhauls that update the maps and unit graphics really nicely.”
    • “The graphics and regimental portraits are really good too, in my opinion.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers significant replayability due to its well-researched orders of battle and a variety of strategic options, allowing players to explore numerous "what if" scenarios. With endless tactical possibilities, such as different troop deployments and support strategies, players can continually devise new plans, enhancing the overall experience.

    • “The orders of battle seem to be thoroughly researched, and there are sufficient options to allow for replayability and 'what if' scenarios.”
    • “This is a good wargame with plenty of replayability.”
    • “Replayability is fantastic—there's always a new plan to try, whether it's paratroopers dropping at strategic locations, a panzer breakthrough to link up, or a massed artillery push with air support. The possibilities are endless, but don't forget to factor in supply and the bonuses your generals can bring.”
    • “Orders of battle seem to be thoroughly researched, and there are sufficient options to allow for replayability and 'what if' scenarios.”
    • “Replayability - there is always that new plan to try, such as paratrooper drops at strategic locations, a panzer breakthrough to link up, or a massed artillery with an infantry push. Air support and the possibilities are endless, but don't forget to factor in supply or bonuses your generals can bring.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be less engaging and more tedious compared to similar titles, noting that while it may be simpler in theory, it ultimately feels slower and less enjoyable.

    • “In theory, it is simpler than Gary Grigsby's War in the Pacific, but it plays dumber, slower, more tediously, and less engagingly.”
  • music
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users report that the music track abruptly cuts off and remains silent for the duration of the session unless the player reloads their save, which detracts from the overall experience.

    • “It breaks the music track instantly and for the rest of your session unless you reload your save.”
  • story
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story features a cooperative multiplayer experience for up to six players, where each participant controls a unique character as they embark on missions together. This collaborative approach enhances the narrative by allowing players to engage with the story collectively.

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