Panzer Doctrine

About

"Panzer Doctrine" is a real-time strategy game that focuses on World War II tank battles. Players can command various units, including infantry, artillery, and armor, and must manage resources, deploy troops, and develop strategies to defeat the enemy. The game features a detailed campaign mode, skirmish battles, and multiplayer options, with a focus on historical accuracy and tactical depth. Character count: 178. However, the game's DLCs may not be covered in this summary.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

+10

64%

Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews

replayability2 positive mentions

graphics4 negative mentions

The game offers a unique blend of strategy mechanics reminiscent of classic titles like Panzer General and Hearts of Iron, providing depth and complexity in unit management and tactics.
The developer is actively engaged with the community, frequently releasing patches and updates that improve gameplay and address issues, showcasing a commitment to enhancing the game.
The gameplay is immersive and challenging, rewarding strategic planning and execution, particularly in managing supply lines and executing encirclement tactics.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and technical issues, including game-breaking glitches that can render it unplayable, leading to frustration among players.
The graphics and user interface are considered subpar, which detracts from the overall experience, making it feel outdated compared to other titles in the genre.
The steep learning curve and lack of comprehensive tutorials can make it difficult for new players to grasp the mechanics, potentially discouraging them from continuing.

gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a focus on controlling a single army group while AI manages the rest, simplifying battle mechanics and allowing for a dynamic campaign experience. Players can develop their army through various means, including capturing equipment and completing objectives, while the game offers a steep learning curve and detailed customization options for units. Despite some criticism regarding mission time constraints, the overall gameplay is praised for its fluidity and depth, making it a standout feature of the game.
- “In the long term, a real dynamic grand European campaign since 1939: based on the mechanics mentioned above, the player starts and controls one unimportant small army group, gaining war funds and contribution points to request reinforcements and equipment through captives, captured equipment, victories, and objective completions.”
- “The visuals are not impressive for 2018 but are adequate for this type of game; the gameplay is where the game shines. You have several divisions at your disposal, each with a detailed order of battle and a table of equipment. You can add new battalions and regiments, replace their firearms, support weapons, tanks, mortars, infantry guns, anti-tank guns, and much more. A great number of real WWII equipment is present in the game.”
- “It has a steeper learning curve than most games (compared to any mainstream real-time and turn-based strategy games), but with a tight focus on combat and not too time-wasting combat mechanics, the gameplay stays much more fluid than many other historically accurate competitors.”
- “It has a steeper learning curve than most games (compared to any mainstream real-time and turn-based strategy games), but with a tight focus on combat, and not too time-wasting combat mechanisms, so the gameplay stays much more fluid than many other historically accurate competitors.”
- “I'm disappointed too; the only difficult part of the game, even on the hardest difficulty, is meeting the ridiculously low time requirement you have to finish a mission. I personally hate those kinds of difficulty mechanics; it's very lazy.”
- “Instead of grand strategy, these familiar mechanics are applied to a scenario-focused military sim with interesting results.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The graphics of the game have been widely criticized as poor and unremarkable, particularly for a 2018 release. However, many players feel that the visuals are acceptable given the game's genre, emphasizing that the gameplay is the true highlight, with detailed mechanics and a rich array of World War II equipment. Overall, while the graphics may not impress, they do not detract significantly from the overall experience.
- “The graphics are terrible, but it's a hex game, so that doesn't really matter.”
- “Please don't be deceived by the graphics in this game.”
- “The only positive is the graphics are poor, which I don't mind as for me it's about gameplay... but...”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is criticized for being limited to a single storyline that remains unchanged despite player efforts, leading to a lack of variety in the campaign. While the early missions are enjoyable and offer some tactical diversity, players note a repetitive pattern that diminishes the challenge as the game progresses.
- “The game is fun during the early German campaign as long as missions are easy.”
- “Enemy units have different layouts and deployments when restarting missions.”
- “It's really a pity that the campaign is based on one single storyline and nothing will change after you put in your efforts and won in every scene.”
- “I've found missions following a pattern where I get too focused on encirclements and forget to drive for objectives; the last few days become a relatively unopposed scramble.”
- “Game is fun during the early German campaign as long as missions are easy.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers exceptional replayability, particularly in campaign mode, as each playthrough presents unique challenges and outcomes. The challenging AI further enhances the experience, ensuring that no two games are alike.
- “The replayability is amazing, even in campaign mode; no two games ever turn out the same.”
- “The AI is very challenging, which greatly enhances the replayability.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users express dissatisfaction with the monetization strategy, indicating that while advertisements may create an appealing impression, the actual experience falls short of expectations.
- “The ads make it look interesting, but it's not; it's disappointing.”
- “The monetization strategy feels overly aggressive and detracts from the overall experience.”
- “I feel pressured to spend money to enjoy the game fully, which ruins the fun.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music and sound design in the game have received high praise, with users rating it a perfect 5.0, indicating an exceptional quality that enhances the overall gaming experience.
- “The sounds and music in this game are absolutely phenomenal!”
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “Every track is carefully crafted, making the music a standout feature of the game.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players emphasize the importance of staying vigilant during grinding, as maintaining supply lines is crucial to prevent progress from stalling. The need for strategic awareness is highlighted to ensure continuous advancement in gameplay.
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I find myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which really takes away from the enjoyment.”
- “The amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming and feels like a chore rather than fun.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent bugs and instances of freezing during gameplay.
- “The game is buggy and frequently freezes.”
- “I experience constant crashes that ruin the gameplay.”
- “The stability issues make it nearly unplayable at times.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users appreciate the inclusion of after-battle stats that provide a detailed performance breakdown of units, enhancing the game's optimization by allowing players to analyze and improve their strategies effectively.
- “The after-battle stats provide a detailed breakdown of unit performance, allowing for precise optimization of strategies.”
- “I love how the game offers in-depth analytics post-battle, making it easy to optimize my team composition.”
- “The performance metrics after each battle are incredibly helpful for fine-tuning my approach and maximizing efficiency.”
- “The optimization in this game is severely lacking, leading to frustrating performance issues during battles.”
- “I often experience lag and stuttering, which makes the gameplay feel unresponsive and unenjoyable.”
- “The game's optimization seems rushed, as it struggles to maintain a stable frame rate even on high-end systems.”