Panzer Corps
- March 12, 2014
- The Lordz Games Studio
- 425h median play time
Its Panzer General in a new greatcoat. A perfect introduction to the wonderful world of wargaming.
Get on Steam"Panzer Corps Gold" is the ultimate edition of the acclaimed turn-based strategy game, featuring hundreds of scenarios and all expansions. Command massive armies across various World War II fronts, and enjoy unlimited replayability with a vast number of mods and custom scenarios. Experience an engaging and challenging gameplay, praised as "nothing short of brilliant" by the press.
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Reviews
- Faithful remake of the classic Panzer General series, providing a nostalgic experience for fans.
- Engaging gameplay with a good balance of strategy and tactics, allowing for various approaches to missions.
- Extensive content with numerous campaigns and scenarios, offering high replayability.
- High price for the base game and DLCs, making it expensive for players wanting the full experience.
- AI can feel scripted and may not provide a challenging experience at higher difficulties.
- Some players may find the game repetitive, with similar mission structures and objectives.
- story108 mentions
- 6 % positive mentions
- 91 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The game's story is structured around a dynamic campaign featuring numerous missions, each with specific objectives and varying outcomes based on player performance, leading to different mission paths and endings. Players can develop their core units through experience gained in battles, which adds depth to the strategic gameplay. While the narrative is primarily conveyed through mission briefings and post-mission text, some players wish for more voiced content to enhance immersion.
“Missions are varied and entertaining with objectives and side objectives that change mid-mission and give bonuses for the mission or future missions.”
“Your performance in missions determines what missions you will play later.”
“The grand campaign in particular includes multiple individual years, with each year of the campaign (starting in '39) having 10+ missions.”
“My chief complaint is related to the campaign and the way the missions are connected together.”
“There is no character, no flavor other than a between missions narrator with an accent.”
“You can spend hours trying to win one mission; you might need to save scum just to get through it. The game can be very unfair by spawning units out of thin air and always knowing where your most vulnerable units are.”
- graphics80 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered functional but dated, with many reviewers noting a nostalgic charm reminiscent of classic titles like Panzer General. While some appreciate the modest updates and improved UI, others express disappointment over the lack of significant graphical enhancements, particularly in comparison to modern standards. Overall, the visuals serve their purpose in supporting gameplay, but they are not a standout feature of the experience.
“Geographical realism is tops, along with extreme detail in all aspects.”
“I retain all the things I loved most about Panzer General but with an updated UI which still retained the 'look' of PG but with a whole host of upgrades in graphical performance with things like 3D units, animated combat effects, etc. alongside a mountain of new content to play.”
“Excellent strategy game, great graphics, endless replayability options.”
“The graphics are what you expect from early hexagon strategy structure, but what it lacks in the graphics department it makes up for in the tactical department.”
“This game may not look like much -- after all, it takes its graphics from a game made in the mid-90s.”
“Repetitive and sometimes frustrating gameplay, especially on higher difficulties, expensive DLC policy, extremely outdated graphics.”
- gameplay75 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its immersive and addictive qualities, offering a blend of classic mechanics with modern improvements. While it features straightforward controls and a variety of units, some players find the balance lacking and the difficulty can be frustrating, especially at higher levels. Overall, it provides a solid tactical experience with extensive replayability, though opinions vary on its depth and complexity compared to its predecessors.
“The accuracy adds an immersive layer to the gameplay.”
“Terrific war game mechanics and just the right level of tactical stuff to grapple with.”
“The gameplay is fairly straightforward, if you're new to wargames then I would read a community guide for beginners or spend a few minutes reading the manual, but once you've played the tutorial you can immerse yourself and concentrate more on the history as you don't need cheat codes or gamey tactics to win this game.”
“Getting the marginal victories are very easy, whereas some of the decisive victories are nearly impossible without knowing game mechanics inside and out and memorizing entire level layouts.”
“They can't even get the left click, right click principles correct and that's a minor (but seriously annoying) issue, compared to the plethora of dubious mechanics and poor gameplay design choices that they seem to embrace.”
“Repetitive and sometimes frustrating gameplay, especially on higher difficulties, expensive DLC policy, extremely outdated graphics.”
- replayability37 mentions
- 49 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is praised for its high replayability, with many players enjoying the variety of strategies, difficulty settings, and numerous campaigns available. While some reviews note that certain aspects, like fixed maps or underwhelming grand campaigns, may limit replay value, the abundance of content, customization options, and the ability to experiment with different units and strategies keep players engaged for hundreds of hours. Despite some criticisms, the consensus is that the game offers significant replayability, making it a worthwhile investment for strategy enthusiasts.
“It has deeper and more complex mechanics, an incredible amount of different units, lots of maps and campaigns, and quite a bit of replayability.”
“Replayability is off the charts as well since it becomes obvious as you play each scenario what mistakes you might have made, and trying different strategies is hugely fun and what the game is all about.”
“Add to that that you can change your core army around, which can make the same mission play very differently, and you have yourself a lot of replayability!”
“There is not much replayability once you get the victory you desire and there is no reason to try again due to the fixed nature of the map.”
“The DLC is needed for lasting replay value.”
“While the replayability is quite low, if it takes 650 hours to play through: even at full price, the cost opportunity is pretty good at about 10 cents an hour.”
- optimization13 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its exceptional optimization, running smoothly across various systems without bugs, which enhances the overall gaming experience. It features an updated UI and improved graphical performance while maintaining the essence of its predecessor, offering a seamless and engaging gameplay experience with dynamic campaign elements influenced by player performance. Overall, players appreciate the game's stability and replayability due to its branching paths and persistent unit progression.
“It's remarkably bug-free and runs smoothly, providing a seamless gaming experience.”
“This game is an excellent turn-based game with lots of replayability because of the different campaign paths you can follow depending on your performance.”
“The game also uses a semi-dynamic campaign which will give you access to new missions depending on your performance.”
“This game is excellent turn-based with lots of replayability because of the different campaign paths you can follow depending on your performance.”
“Your performance in missions determines what missions you will play later.”
“- No battle/war statistics displayed at the end of each campaign/war (this is a historic grand strategy game, so tables, graphs, and performance charts are a must-have!)”
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally considered average, with some reviewers noting a lack of variety and an overall forgettable quality. While it is described as enjoyable and fitting, it does not reach the heights of other titles like Panzer General, leaving players wanting more in terms of musical depth and impact.
“Good music and sound effects, although not much variety.”
“The same goes with the music; it's not epic, but it's enjoyable. You may quickly forget that there is music, though.”
“Music isn't great either; it's okay. Again, Panzer Generals is awesome... I've seen many reviews comparing the two games, but there is no comparison.”
“The graphics are solid, but I wasn't thrilled with the music.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's ability to enhance emotional investment through its engaging gameplay and additional mechanics, while also noting that the more condensed scenarios in the stock campaign may leave a sense of missed depth compared to the more developed grand campaign. Overall, the game successfully combines historical accuracy with replayability, contributing to a rich emotional experience.
“That said, buy the game now as it has good gameplay, hours of campaigns, good additional mechanics that increase emotional investment in your game, is reasonably historically accurate, and is highly replayable.”
“The stock campaign for the Wehrmacht essentially plays each front/country as one to a few scenarios; it's very abstracted and condensed. While it was fun, it made me feel like I was missing out in hindsight when I played the more fleshed-out grand campaign.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by the irony of players investing in a top-tier tank that isn't even German, creating a comedic contrast to the serious historical context. This juxtaposition, combined with the lighthearted imagery of enjoying a beer and company, adds a layer of absurdity to the gameplay experience.
“It's always hilarious to me that the absolute best tank you can buy in the 1939 campaign, the one whose stats you salivate over and you scrimp and save up enough to buy it, isn't even German!”
“And you're laughing over your German beer, with your fraulein sitting in your lap, as you become one of the best army generals in the Nazi regime.”
- stability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that while the game is largely bug-free, some players experience occasional freezing issues that affect stability.
“The game is virtually bug-free.”
“The stability of the game allows for a smooth and enjoyable experience.”
“I haven't encountered any crashes or major issues while playing.”
“Great game, but it frequently freezes.”
“The game crashes unexpectedly, making it frustrating to play.”
“I experienced constant lag and stability issues during gameplay.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 200 % positive mentions
- -400 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Despite the dated graphics and sound effects, the game's environment and atmosphere effectively captivate players, contributing to a nostalgic charm that enhances the overall experience.
“The haunting soundtrack and beautifully crafted environments create an immersive atmosphere that draws you in from the very first moment.”
“Every corner of the game world is filled with intricate details that enhance the atmosphere, making it feel alive and vibrant.”
“While the graphics and sound effects may show their age, the overall environment and atmosphere still manage to captivate, adding to the nostalgic charm.”
“The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth and immersion that I was hoping for.”
“Despite some interesting design choices, the overall atmosphere fails to engage, leaving the experience feeling hollow.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find that the inclusion of historical figures as heroes in the grand campaign enhances the grinding experience, as their exaggerated stats effectively balance the gameplay, making it more engaging.
“The grand campaign is made a lot more interesting with the addition of historical figures as heroes, whose apparently over-the-top stats actually balance quite nicely the overall grinding.”
