Soldiers: Heroes of World War II

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Men of War II Available Nowhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/1128860/Men_of_War_II/ About the GameExperience the very beginning of the series that would become known as Men of War! The player can take control of American, British, Russian, or German forces to play out battles that are set in World War II. The game is primarily a strategy game, but the player can take control of his or her force…

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81%
Audience ScoreBased on 230 reviews
story8 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a nostalgic experience, providing the same fun as it did nearly 20 years ago.
  • It features engaging gameplay with a mix of strategy and direct control over units, allowing for creative problem-solving in missions.
  • Despite its age, the game has a rich level of detail, including destructible environments and a variety of weapons and vehicles.
  • The game often has compatibility issues on modern PCs, requiring various fixes to run properly.
  • Many players experience frustrating bugs, including frequent crashes and error messages that prevent the game from launching.
  • The AI can be unresponsive and the controls may feel clunky, making gameplay challenging and sometimes tedious.
  • story59 mentions

    The game features a rich and engaging story set during World War II, with four distinct campaigns (Soviet, German, UK, and US) and numerous bonus missions that are historically inspired and often challenging. Players appreciate the strategic depth required to complete missions with limited resources, as well as the variety of gameplay styles, from stealth to direct assaults. While some missions may be frustratingly difficult, the overall narrative and historical accuracy provide a nostalgic and rewarding experience for players.

    • “The game also offers a wide variety of campaigns and missions, depicting various conflicts of World War II.”
    • “It stands out because of great engine, great attention to WWII details (4 nations with representative vehicles, weapons, and gear) and its missions: all of them based upon real events, presenting interesting and engaging WWII operations in microscale.”
    • “There is a solid story behind each of the campaigns and the narration is very nice to listen to.”
    • “Over-powered enemies, lots of historical inaccuracies, AI is some of the most stupid you will find in video games, and you are given nowhere near the amount of units in each mission to have a scrap of a chance at winning the level, even on easy difficulty.”
    • “Missions are often quite hard and unforgiving; there is no save possibility within the missions.”
    • “If you can overlook being limited to a few multi-mission campaigns (30 missions total - over 4 campaigns), extreme difficulty, and cheesy music/voice-overs, then you will find this to be a keeper.”
  • graphics25 mentions

    The graphics of the game are generally considered outdated, reflecting its 2004 release, yet many reviewers note that they were impressive for their time, featuring detailed 3D environments and destructible elements that enhance realism. While some players experience technical issues and limitations with modern systems, others find the visuals still hold up well, especially when enhanced with mods. Overall, the graphics may not meet contemporary standards, but they contribute positively to the game's nostalgic appeal and immersive atmosphere.

    • “The game features very detailed 3D graphics for the time.”
    • “Since the environment is destructible, this gives the game a very realistic aesthetic and feel.”
    • “Graphically, it still holds up as well.”
    • “The graphics are outdated, but the gameplay and the thrill is still the same.”
    • “I would recommend this to any RTS fan, just keep in mind that this was released in 2004, so the visuals and game mechanics might not be up to modern standards.”
    • “And beware: there's no widescreen support, you can't put texture options to high, only to normal and low, which is the issue with newer graphics cards, I suppose.”
  • gameplay18 mentions

    The gameplay is praised for its unique blend of 3D shooter and RTS elements, offering addictive mechanics and a high level of detail, though some players note clunky controls and technical issues. While the graphics may feel outdated, the game remains engaging with well-balanced gameplay that encourages strategic unit management and experimentation. Overall, it appeals to fans of WWII strategy games, despite some limitations in longevity and modern standards.

    • “The gameplay is unique and addictive when mastered; it's like a mix between a 3D shooter and an RTS, however you're in charge of small and unique squads.”
    • “With the direct control system, insane level of detail and physics modeling, exciting and interesting missions, modding support, and incredibly fun gameplay, the game is hardly stale and makes it very easy to recommend it even today after so many years.”
    • “The point is, all the gameplay elements are balanced very well - the sum of the whole is greater than its parts individually.”
    • “There are often technical issues to work through, and the game mechanics are clunky.”
    • “Gameplay resembles the Commandos game series more than a traditional RTS.”
    • “All in all, worth picking up just to experiment with the mechanics and gameplay, but not a long-lasting game you'll want to come back to, unless you're a masochist.”
  • music14 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising its captivating and well-composed soundtrack that enhances the atmosphere and gameplay. However, some players criticize certain tracks as repetitive or annoying, suggesting that the quality varies significantly across missions. Overall, while the music is generally appreciated, it may not appeal to everyone due to its inconsistency.

    • “Best soundtrack ever.”
    • “Has an amazing soundtrack, and if you get the resolution right, it looks awesome too.”
    • “Captivating music, well-looking graphics (for a game over a decade old), easy yet intriguing controls, acceptable AI that makes it look hard sometimes, nice scenery, a bit of historical accuracy; this game will make you press ESC and think about your next move.”
    • “Music, on the other hand?”
    • “Each mission soundtrack involved a ditty composed of 3 notes.”
    • “By the end, the music was fingernails dragging across a chalkboard.”
  • replayability3 mentions

    Overall, the game's replayability is noted as a strong point, particularly for a 20-year-old RTS, despite some issues with controls and screen resolution. However, the lack of dynamic content limits its long-term replay value for some players.

    • “The controls are a bit awkward and had some problems with screen resolution, but these issues are quickly overlooked due to the game's replayability and depth.”
    • “Replay value is extremely good, especially for a 20-year-old RTS game.”
    • “There is no dynamic content, which results in little replay value.”
    • “The controls are a bit awkward and I had some problems with screen resolution, but these issues are quickly overshadowed by the lack of replayability and depth in this game.”
  • optimization2 mentions

    The game is generally well-optimized for modern PCs, though some adjustments may be necessary for compatibility with current operating systems. Players can expect smooth performance, especially when utilizing the 2pz mod, which enhances the gameplay experience significantly.

    • “If you are into WWII RTS, don't hesitate to play it. It's really good and will run smoothly on today's PCs. Try the 2pz mod and you'll be blown away by the long and rich gameplay, even with all the 'Men of War' games available today.”
    • “Though you'll need some adjustment to get this game to work on a modern OS, which is rarely the case with old/retro games on Steam, the game is optimized and works well.”
  • atmosphere2 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its good music, graphics, and gameplay, with a strong sense of historical accuracy in locations and missions. Players appreciate the semi-authentic accents and the physics/ballistics model, although some missions, like the last German mission during the Normandy invasion, are viewed as somewhat implausible.

    • “The historical location accuracy and the missions seemed plausible; I enjoyed the atmosphere with the semi-authentic accents and the physics/ballistics model—it's not too shabby.”
    • “Music, atmosphere, graphics, and gameplay are good.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its heartwarming and ironically cheerful portrayal of characters, particularly the beloved grandpa figure, which effectively utilizes the game's limitations to enhance its storytelling.

    • “The absolutely heartwarming, ironically peppy grandpa that you know and love from the Men of War series, which used its limitations to its strengths.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and outdated, leading to a frustrating experience.

    • “Didn't age well; very tedious handling.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “It's a slog to get through the levels, and the rewards just aren't worth the effort.”
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