Order of War
- September 17, 2009
- Wargaming.net
Get on Steam"Order of War" is a real-time strategy game set in the European theater of World War II. Command either the Western Allies or the Axis Powers in large-scale battles, controlling armies of infantry, tanks, and artillery. The game features realistic tactical combat and destructible environments, providing an immersive and challenging experience for fans of the strategy genre.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and engaging WWII strategy experience with large-scale battles and a variety of units.
- It is easy to learn and allows players to focus on tactical decisions without the burden of base building or micromanagement.
- The graphics, while dated, provide a decent visual experience, and the cinematic camera adds an immersive touch to the gameplay.
- The game frequently crashes, especially on modern systems, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- There is a lack of multiplayer support, which limits replayability and makes the game feel incomplete.
- The AI is often criticized for being unresponsive and lacking strategic depth, resulting in repetitive gameplay.
- story47 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 83 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The game's story is centered around World War II, featuring missions that take players through significant events like the D-Day invasion and subsequent battles. While the narrative is enhanced by cinematic cutscenes and historical context, many players find the storytelling lacking depth, with some missions feeling linear and more like tutorials than engaging narratives. Additionally, technical issues such as frequent crashes detract from the overall experience, making it difficult for players to fully immerse themselves in the story.
“So Order of War is an RTS/strategy game; it's got a very good story of everything from the airborne drop before the initial invasion of Normandy.”
“I love the cinematic views, and the storyline is great ambiance.”
“Each mission comes with a movie composed of retro footage mixed with 3D presentations, followed by in-game footage and explanation of mission objectives.”
“Ow also has a pair of campaigns, one axis and one American, but they don’t really have a story, feeling more like a glorified tutorial to introduce you to tactics and ideas over time.”
“The D-Day mission had so much potential, and they barely put time into it.”
“No proper ending cinematic, and pointless WWII scenes before each mission don't make any sense anyway.”
- graphics23 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally described as dated but functional, with some players appreciating the nostalgic feel they provide. While some reviews note decent visual quality and immersive sound effects, others criticize the graphics for being simplistic and contributing to gameplay issues, such as getting lost in the environment or experiencing crashes. Overall, the graphics receive mixed feedback, with a range of scores indicating that they may appeal to fans of the genre despite their shortcomings.
“The graphics detail is excellent; it is very easy to play, and all actions require you to use a mouse; you don't really need your keyboard.”
“The graphics and sounds are fantastic, and you really do get immersed in the full armchair experience of a war on many fronts.”
“Great game! The graphics are really good, and the terrain on the battlefield gets all torn up; one of the better strategy games I've played.”
“The graphics are dated; nothing special in the game.”
“Graphics, sound effects, and special effects quality are pretty bad (5/10).”
“The units have a solid WWII feel, if not a little aged in graphical quality.”
- gameplay11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally easy to learn due to its simplified mechanics, making it accessible for new players, while still offering some depth through unit combinations, terrain use, and strategic elements like line of sight. However, some users find it unengaging and repetitive, often resorting to frontal assaults, and there are concerns about game stability and balance issues. Overall, it provides a fun war strategy experience, though it may not satisfy those seeking more complex tactical gameplay.
“Very simplified mechanics make it really easy to pick up and understand, but there is some depth with unit combos and counters mattering, use of terrain and call-ins being helpful, and line of sight and building occupancy mattering.”
“Fun war strategy game, great historic research, simple to learn, mechanics work well.”
“Amazing game with wonderful gameplay.”
“I've had this game for years; in the past, it would crash because of lack of memory. Now, a few years later, and still no fix for this game-breaking bug. I played in safe mode on the lowest graphics, and it still crashes. Overall, I liked the gameplay, but this 2GB issue that I'm sure will never be addressed is a true game killer.”
“Other than the imbalance between sides (which was really nerfed in skirmishes, by the way), the only real complaint I've seen from people about Order of War is that in terms of gameplay, you just have to send your troops straight on a frontal assault every time.”
“Gameplay feels brainless, but isn’t always.”
- music7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as patriotic and immersive, effectively enhancing the overall experience, though some players find it dated or overwhelming, leading them to turn it off. While the soundtrack has been compared to the work of Jeremy Soule, opinions vary, with some praising its quality and others criticizing it as annoying. Overall, the sound effects are well-received, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere.
“The music, although patriotic, is just there but does a good job of making you feel like you're there, and the sound effects are done very well. Overall, the game is a good game, and any fan of WWII will love it if you can get past the dated graphics, but definitely one I recommend getting.”
“The graphics and sounds are fantastic (you might want to turn the music down though), and you really do get immersed in the full armchair experience of a war on many fronts.”
“The units look nice, I suppose, and the music is excellent.”
“After mission 5, I turned the music off to prevent ear trauma.”
“Stupid music.”
“In fact, I'm pretty sure the soundtrack is done by Jeremy Soule, because it sounds almost exactly like Supreme Commander music to me.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is generally enjoyable for war game enthusiasts, but users report frequent glitches and bugs that affect stability. Overall, while it has potential, the technical issues may detract from the experience.
“Very buggy.”
“Good game if you like war games, but there are glitches sometimes.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game suffers from poor optimization, particularly for AMD systems, leading to frequent random crashes and a lack of a Russian campaign.
“No Russian campaign and very poorly optimized for AMD, resulting in frequent random game crashes.”
“The game suffers from severe optimization issues, making it unplayable on mid-range hardware.”
“Performance drops significantly in certain areas, indicating a lack of proper optimization.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
While fans of WWII RTS games may find some enjoyment in this title, its overall replayability is limited, making it more of a temporary distraction compared to other games in the genre that offer greater replay value.
“If you like WWII RTS games, you will still have some fun with elements of this game, but it will only be a temporary distraction from games with more replayability.”
“Once you've completed the campaign, there's little incentive to return, as the lack of varied content makes replaying feel tedious.”
“The game offers minimal changes in different playthroughs, leading to a lack of excitement and diminishing the overall replay value.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While the game offers engaging large-scale tank battles, the absence of multiplayer maps leaves players feeling disappointed, impacting the overall emotional experience.
