Rush for Berlin Gold

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"Rush for Berlin Gold" is a real-time strategy game set in the final years of World War II, allowing players to command American, British, French, and Soviet forces in the race to capture Berlin. The game offers an alternate reality campaign where players can use futuristic German prototypes in their quest to defend the Fatherland. With unparalleled optical opulence and a focus on fun and intriguing gameplay, this title promises tactical war-gaming with innovative ideas.

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Strategy

Play Modes

81%

Audience ScoreBased on 109 reviews

story6 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and nostalgic experience for fans of WWII RTS games, with engaging gameplay and unique mechanics.
It features a variety of campaigns with different focuses, allowing players to enjoy diverse strategies and unit types.
The graphics, while dated, are still visually appealing for its time, and the game includes humorous cutscenes and pop culture references.

The game suffers from poor localization, with many text errors and a lack of subtitles in cutscenes, which detracts from the overall experience.
Gameplay can be frustrating due to unbalanced mission designs and AI issues, making it difficult to engage with the game at times.
The lack of base-building mechanics and resource management may disappoint players looking for a more traditional RTS experience.

story
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
73%
12%
The game's story features distinct campaigns for different factions, each with unique mechanics and mission styles, but suffers from poor localization that detracts from its coherence. While some players appreciate the engaging cutscenes and replayability due to hidden elements, others find the narrative confusing and uninviting, leading to frustration with mission objectives. Overall, the story is seen as a mixed bag, with some enjoying its originality and others feeling disconnected from the experience.
- “Different story from what we're used to in WWII RTS games, relatively advanced mechanics for its time and super goofy cutscenes.”
- “Excellent overall storylines and ability to use different factions.”
- “For me, this game was always an example of how such games should be made. There are several interesting campaigns with great storylines, unique missions and units, many great funny cutscenes, and lots of so-called 'easter eggs' in most (if not all) missions, that made me replay them again and again, as it felt like I'd necessarily miss something out.”
- “Story makes little sense due to bad localization (and yes, I know it's a WWII game; that doesn't excuse it).”
- “It just didn't draw me in enough to want to figure it out, so I uninstalled after mission 4, which was just annoying.”
- “And the game is also unclear with your mission; for example, I could not even figure out what to do on the first mission even when I went to the yellow circles.”
graphics
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
59%
18%
The graphics of the game are generally considered decent for its time, with some users noting that it looks good on maximum settings, although it can glitch on lower settings. While some reviews describe the graphics as poor, others find them solid, especially by 2017 standards, with humorous cutscenes that add charm despite their animation quality. Overall, the visuals are a mixed bag, but they do not detract significantly from the gameplay experience.
- “I am playing this on Windows 8.1 and it works fine, but here is where things get strange: I have to play this game on max graphical settings or the game glitches on low settings. There really aren't any problems; the game doesn't slow down on max graphical settings and it looks great.”
- “The game contains solid graphics even by 2017 standards.”
- “Graphics are good, except for the cutscenes, which are so hilariously animated that it's hard to hate them. Controls aren't awkward, and there isn't a lot to memorize.”
- “Graphics are poor.”
- “Graphics - descent for its time.”
- “-graphics/animation (standard 2000 era RTS style).”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
57%
21%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its blend of real-time tactics and RTS elements, reminiscent of the earlier Codename Panzers titles. However, many criticize it for being a poor mix of genres, featuring generic WWII themes and grating voice acting, leading to a forgettable experience. Overall, expectations were high, but the execution left players wanting more.
- “If you like the gameplay or general feel of Codename Panzers Phase 1 & 2, you'd probably like this.”
- “Different story from what we're used to in WWII RTS games, relatively advanced mechanics for its time and super goofy cutscenes.”
- “The gameplay offers a unique blend of real-time tactics and RTS elements, making for an interesting experience.”
- “Was expecting more from the Codename Panzers devs. Can't decide if it wants to be a real-time tactics game or an RTS with force-building mechanics.”
- “Gameplay - poor mix of RTT and RTS.”
- “The voice acting for the units gets a bit grating, and the entire WWII setting and the nature of the gameplay feels as generic and forgettable as you could ever hope to find.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game exhibits stability issues, particularly on lower graphical settings, which can lead to glitches; however, it runs smoothly without performance problems when played on maximum settings. Users on Windows 8.1 report that while the game is generally functional, the need for high graphical settings to avoid bugs is a notable concern.
- “This game is buggy.”
- “This game is buggy.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by its hilariously animated cutscenes and numerous 'easter eggs' that encourage replayability. Players appreciate the blend of funny moments with engaging storylines and unique missions, making the overall experience enjoyable and entertaining.
- “The cutscenes are so hilariously animated that it's hard to hate them.”
- “There are many great funny cutscenes and lots of so-called 'easter eggs' in most (if not all) missions, which made me replay them again and again, as it felt like I'd necessarily miss something out.”
- “This game is a perfect example of how such games should be made, with several interesting campaigns, great storylines, unique missions, and units.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is characterized by an eerie atmosphere during mission starts, complemented by peaceful or build-up tracks that enhance the tension as players navigate the unseen battlefield. This combination effectively sets the tone for strategic gameplay.
- “In the maps and battles, everything is eerie when you start a mission; you can't see anything unless you move your soldiers or tanks up, and it often has peaceful or build-up music to start it off.”