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Panzer Corps

Its Panzer General in a new greatcoat. A perfect introduction to the wonderful world of wargaming.
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89%Game Brain Score
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91% User Score Based on 1,562 reviews
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Panzer Corps is a single player and multiplayer turn-based strategy game with a historical theme. It was developed by The Lordz Games Studio and was released on March 12, 2014. It received positive reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

"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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story12 positive mentions
grinding7 negative mentions
  • Faithful remake of the classic Panzer General series, offering nostalgic gameplay with modern improvements.
  • Extensive content with numerous scenarios and campaigns, providing high replayability and strategic depth.
  • Easy to learn mechanics that allow for a variety of tactical approaches, making it accessible for both new and veteran players.
  • High price for the complete game and DLCs, which can be seen as a cash grab by the developers.
  • AI can feel scripted and predictable, often relying on overwhelming numbers rather than intelligent tactics.
  • Some scenarios can be frustratingly difficult, with tight time limits that may not allow for strategic maneuvering.
  • story
    146 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is set during World War II, allowing players to control the German military campaign through a series of over 100 missions, each with specific objectives and time constraints. While the narrative is functional and lacks depth, the gameplay offers meaningful choices and strategic planning, with mission outcomes affecting future scenarios and branching paths. Players appreciate the historical context and the potential for "what if" scenarios, though some find the rigid mission structure and puzzle-like solutions limiting.

    • “The base game lets you play a campaign as the Axis where your core army survivors are taken from mission to mission through the historical battles of the war.”
    • “The game's main feature is the dynamic campaign; each scenario has specific parameters to achieve 'decisive victory'—these are like 'S' ranking a mission in other games, and it is actually quite hard to achieve a decisive victory even in the early levels.”
    • “Most missions involve capturing set objectives within time limits, and if you are very successful, then 'historical what if' missions appear, like the invasions of Britain and the USA.”
    • “There is no character, no flavor other than a between missions narrator with an accent.”
    • “My chief complaint is related to the campaign and the way the missions are connected together.”
    • “Not only can the AI cheat by knowing where your vulnerable units are or spawning units from the edges of the map, but you may need to restart an entire campaign because if you mess up some missions and your units don't get experience, you won't be able to upgrade your units to more modern ones.”
  • gameplay
    140 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of Panzer Corps is praised for its tactical depth and accessibility, featuring intuitive mechanics that allow for strategic planning on hex-based maps. While some players find the combat mechanics initially opaque and the overall presentation dated, the game compensates with meaningful choices and a rewarding experience that encourages careful resource management and unit upgrades. Despite occasional criticisms regarding balance and depth compared to other wargames, the blend of classic gameplay with modern improvements offers a compelling and addictive experience for fans of the genre.

    • “The core gameplay revolves around tactical movement and combat across hex-based maps.”
    • “Its gameplay mechanics are exceptional, striking a perfect balance between accessibility and depth.”
    • “The game rewards strategic thinking and careful planning, earning gameplay a well-deserved 9/10.”
    • “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.”
    • “Repetitive and sometimes frustrating gameplay, especially on higher difficulties, expensive DLC policy, extremely outdated graphics.”
  • graphics
    123 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are generally described as functional and modest, often lacking the polish and detail expected from modern titles. While some players appreciate the nostalgic charm of its retro aesthetic, others find the visuals dated and occasionally problematic, particularly in terms of clarity and readability. Overall, the graphics serve their purpose in supporting gameplay, which remains the primary focus for many fans of the genre.

    • “Thoughtful gameplay, interesting plot, and excellent graphics make you admire this ancient masterpiece.”
    • “Geographical realism is tops, along with extreme detail in all aspects.”
    • “Excellent strategy game, great graphics, endless replayability options.”
    • “The hex-based maps and unit models prioritize clarity over aesthetics, and while they capture the essence of classic strategy games, they lack the detail and polish expected of modern titles.”
    • “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.”
    • “Running at 1080p, the graphics look drab, blurry, and grainy.”
  • replayability
    55 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Panzer Corps is widely praised for its exceptional replayability, offering a vast array of campaigns, custom scenarios, and multiplayer options that encourage players to experiment with different strategies and unit combinations. While some reviews note a potential decline in replay value after achieving certain victories, the game's branching campaign structure and extensive DLC content provide nearly limitless opportunities for varied gameplay. Overall, it is regarded as a highly engaging strategy game with a strong replay value, often rated 8/10 or higher.

    • “This branching campaign structure adds significant replayability and a satisfying sense of consequence to each decision.”
    • “With a wide range of campaigns, custom scenarios, and multiplayer options, it offers near-limitless replay value.”
    • “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.”
    • “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.”
    • “Its also hard to pass up the price for the gold edition, you'll get hundreds of hours of content to enjoy, although the grand campaigns are underwhelming and don't have the same variety and replayability of the regular ones.”
    • “While the replayability is quite low, if it takes 650 hours to play through: even at full price, the cost opportunity is pretty good like 10 cents an hour.”
  • optimization
    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is a mixed bag; while it runs smoothly on a variety of systems and retains a classic aesthetic with modern graphical upgrades, it lacks support for contemporary gaming features and has not been updated to fully utilize modern hardware. Players appreciate the semi-dynamic campaign that adapts based on performance, enhancing replayability, but some feel that essential battle statistics are missing, which detracts from the strategic experience. Overall, the game offers a solid performance with engaging mechanics, though it could benefit from further modernization.

    • “Your performance in each scenario influences the course of your campaign, potentially altering history.”
    • “This game is an excellent turn-based strategy 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.”
    • “- your performance has no effect on the outcome of the war.”
    • “- no battle/war statistics displayed at the end of each campaign/war (this is a historic grand strategy game so tables, graphs, performance charts is a must have! )”
    • “Prestige (the game currency) depends on your performance on the scenario.”
  • music
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally described as serviceable and atmospheric, enhancing the overall experience with nostalgic, MIDI-like tracks reminiscent of the early '90s. However, many players find the limited variety and repetitive nature of the music tedious during extended play sessions, often recommending alternative audio options. While the sound effects are praised for their quality, the consensus is that the music could benefit from more variety to maintain engagement over time.

    • “The sound and music enhance the experience, with atmospheric battle anthems and effects that bring the battlefield to life.”
    • “It has a nice musical background and great yet simple audio battle sounds.”
    • “The atmosphere is there... the sounds are satisfying and the music gets you in the mood.”
    • “There is also music, but it consists of maybe 2-3 tracks, so I recommend muting it and listening to what you want from YouTube.”
    • “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.”
    • “One area that really could use some help is music; it's okay, but after a while, you wish you could just turn it off.”
  • grinding
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews highlight that grinding in Panzer Corps significantly detracts from the overall experience, particularly due to the tedious nature of capturing enemy cities. While the introduction of historical figures adds some interest, the repetitive gameplay and complexity can lead to a frustrating and monotonous experience for players.

    • “Taking enemy cities can be tedious beyond belief.”
    • “It turns what could be a very good wargame into a tedious grind.”
    • “Panzer Corps is a game that could have been great, but is ruined by the amount of tedious grinding required to capture enemy-occupied cities.”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is significantly enhanced by its immersive sound design and music, which effectively capture the intensity of the battlefield. While the landscapes may lack detail, the well-crafted units and satisfying audio contribute to a compelling experience reminiscent of classic titles like Panzer General. Players appreciate the blend of humor and authenticity in character accents, further enriching the overall immersion.

    • “The sound and music enhance the experience, with atmospheric battle anthems and effects that bring the battlefield to life.”
    • “Highly recommend to anyone who is looking for an atmospheric and complex WWII game.”
    • “The atmosphere is there... the landscape isn't all that great, but the units are well done with detail. The sounds are satisfying, and the music gets you in the mood. Even your silly oberkommando with his broken English accent is part of the immersion, and surprisingly enough, he has a 0.001% of humor as expected.”
    • “Every time I play this game, I immediately start feeling the old Panzer General atmosphere.”
  • stability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while many users report it being virtually bug-free and polished compared to other turn-based wargames, some players experience occasional freezing and bugs that can disrupt gameplay.

    • “The game is virtually bug-free.”
    • “It's a lot more polished and bug-free than most other turn-based wargames. It has enough depth and strategy to satisfy experienced wargamers, yet it's still accessible enough for newbies to the genre to enjoy, which is quite a brilliant balancing act.”
    • “But it can be buggy, and sometimes it will not trigger.”
    • “Great game, but it freezes.”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game emotionally engaging due to its immersive gameplay and mechanics that enhance emotional investment, particularly through the challenge of preserving core units and their experiences. However, some feel that the abstracted nature of the stock campaign can lead to a sense of loss, as it may not fully capture the depth of the more detailed grand campaign.

    • “That said, buy the game now as it has good gameplay, hours of campaigns, and additional mechanics that increase emotional investment in your game. It is reasonably historically accurate and highly replayable.”
    • “The real difficulty is in preserving your core units and their hard-won experience. I'll admit to using the cheat console to resurrect lost units for the next battle if I have suffered a particularly heartbreaking loss!”
    • “The stock campaign for the Wehrmacht essentially plays each front/country as one to a few scenarios. It's very abstracted and condensed, which, while it was fun, made me feel like I was missing out in hindsight when I played the more fleshed-out grand campaign.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is subtle yet effective, often stemming from the unexpected elements, such as the best tank not being German and the amusing portrayal of the oberkommando's broken English accent. Players find themselves chuckling at the absurdity of the situation while enjoying the immersive atmosphere, which adds a light-hearted touch to the serious themes of the campaign. Overall, the humor enhances the experience without overshadowing the game's more serious elements.

    • “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!”
    • “The atmosphere is there... the landscape isn't all that great but the units are well done with detail, the sounds are satisfying and the music gets you in the mood. Even your silly Oberkommando with his broken English accent is part of the immersion, and surprisingly enough, he has a 0.001% of humor as expected.”
    • “And you're laughing, over your German beer and with your fraulein sitting in your lap, you're one of the best army generals in the Nazi regime.”
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Panzer Corps is a turn-based strategy game with historical theme.

Panzer Corps is available on PC, Mac OS, Phone, iPad and others.

On average players spend around 569 hours playing Panzer Corps.

Panzer Corps was released on March 12, 2014.

Panzer Corps was developed by The Lordz Games Studio.

Panzer Corps has received positive reviews from players and positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Panzer Corps is a single player game with multiplayer support.

Similar games include Order of Battle: World War II, Unity of Command 2, Fantasy General II, Ultimate General: Civil War, Unity of Command and others.