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Decisive Campaigns: The Blitzkrieg from Warsaw to Paris

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90%Game Brain Score
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90% User Score Based on 93 reviews

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Decisive Campaigns: The Blitzkrieg from Warsaw to Paris is a single player and multiplayer strategy game with warfare and historical themes. It was developed by VR Designs and was released on January 22, 2015. It received very positive reviews from players.

"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 93 reviews
graphics3 negative mentions

  • The game offers a well-balanced mix of complexity and accessibility, making it enjoyable for both new and experienced wargamers.
  • It features a variety of historically accurate campaigns and scenarios, providing ample replayability and strategic depth.
  • The mechanics are sound, with a focus on operational level command that captures the essence of WWII tactics effectively.
  • The Polish campaign is notably more difficult than the others, which may discourage players from exploring the full game.
  • The AI can be passive and unchallenging at times, leading to a less engaging experience during gameplay.
  • The manual and tutorial are lacking in detail, making it difficult for new players to fully grasp the game's mechanics.
  • gameplay
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is praised for its solid mechanics and fluidity, offering a blend of historical accuracy and challenging AI that enhances the strategic experience. Players appreciate the intuitive controls and the balance between depth and accessibility, allowing for quick mastery of the basics while still providing room for exploration of more complex systems. Overall, the game is recommended for those seeking a detailed and engaging turn-based strategy 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 maps and unit designs, contributing to a visually appealing experience. Overall, the graphics support the game's historical themes effectively.

    • “[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 and approaches, enhancing the overall experience.

    • “Good wargame with plenty of replayability.”
    • “Replayability - there is always that new plan to try, such as paratrooper drops at strategic locations, panzer breakthroughs to link up, or massed artillery with infantry pushes. The possibilities are endless, but don't forget to factor in supply or 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, the overall experience 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.”
    • “The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “The music doesn't fit the game's atmosphere, which detracts from the overall experience.”
  • 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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Decisive Campaigns: The Blitzkrieg from Warsaw to Paris is a strategy game with warfare and historical themes.

Decisive Campaigns: The Blitzkrieg from Warsaw to Paris is available on PC and Windows.

Decisive Campaigns: The Blitzkrieg from Warsaw to Paris was released on January 22, 2015.

Decisive Campaigns: The Blitzkrieg from Warsaw to Paris was developed by VR Designs.

Decisive Campaigns: The Blitzkrieg from Warsaw to Paris has received very positive reviews from players. Most players disliked this game for its gameplay.

Decisive Campaigns: The Blitzkrieg from Warsaw to Paris is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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