Rush for Berlin Gold
- October 29, 2009
- Stormregion
Get on Steam"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.
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and nostalgic experience for fans of WWII RTS games, with engaging gameplay mechanics and unique campaigns.
- Visually appealing for its time, the game features advanced mechanics and humorous cutscenes that add to its charm.
- Each faction speaks its own language, enhancing the immersion and providing a unique touch to the gameplay.
- The game suffers from poor localization, with numerous text errors and a lack of subtitles in cutscenes, which detracts from the overall experience.
- Gameplay can be frustrating due to unbalanced difficulty, with certain missions being overly challenging and hard to navigate.
- The controls and AI can be clunky, leading to issues with unit management and pathfinding during battles.
- story19 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
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 the overall narrative coherence. While some players appreciate the engaging cutscenes and the variety of missions, others find the story confusing and uninviting, leading to frustration and early uninstallation. Overall, the narrative is seen as a mixed bag, with some enjoying the strategic depth and replayability, while others feel it lacks clarity and emotional engagement.
“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.”
“The 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.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered to be decent for its time, with some users noting that they look good on maximum settings, while others find them poor or standard for the 2000 era RTS style. Despite some glitches on lower settings, the game performs well on higher settings, and while cutscenes may be poorly animated, they add a humorous touch. Overall, the graphics are seen as solid, especially when compared to other titles from 2017.
“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.”
“Graphics are poor.”
“Graphics/animation are standard for a 2000-era RTS style.”
“Graphics are decent for its time.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game draws comparisons to Codename Panzers, appealing to fans of that series, but struggles with a confusing blend of real-time tactics and RTS elements. While it features advanced mechanics for its time, the overall experience is marred by generic WWII themes and repetitive voice acting, leading to a forgettable impression.
“If you like the gameplay or general feel of Codename Panzers Phase 1 & 2, you'd probably enjoy this.”
“Different story from what we're used to in WWII RTS games, with 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.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report mixed stability experiences with the game; while it runs smoothly on max graphical settings without performance issues, there are significant glitches when played on lower settings, indicating a need for optimization. Additionally, some players have noted the presence of bugs that can affect gameplay.
“This game is buggy.”
“I have to play this game on max graphical settings or it glitches on low settings.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its hilariously animated cutscenes and numerous 'easter eggs' that encourage replayability. Players appreciate the blend of engaging storylines and unique missions, which are often infused with comedic elements, making the overall experience enjoyable and entertaining.
“Graphics are good, (except for the cutscenes...but those are so hilariously animated that it's hard to hate them.)”
“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.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game sets an eerie and atmospheric tone during missions, often featuring peaceful or build-up tracks that enhance the tension as players navigate the fog of war. This combination effectively immerses players in the strategic experience of the game.
“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.”
“The music in the game is often too peaceful and doesn't match the intensity of the battles, making the experience feel disjointed.”
“The eerie atmosphere created by the music at the start of missions is unsettling, but it doesn't build the tension needed for the gameplay.”
“The soundtrack feels repetitive and fails to enhance the overall experience, leaving players wanting more variety and engagement.”
