takati97realm
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For those on the fence... The war for Europe takes place at with units/counters at the division and Corps/Army level. Key cities and several resource locations serve as production points to build new forces, and buy other points for transportation etc. Strategic movement points is also replenished every turn. Key leaders are present, and give a big boost to units combat wise. While leaders gain experience, units do not. Why don't units gain experience? It is possible to cut supplies off from the enemy. This facet is either way to easy or I am a strategic genius. Naval combat...needs to be reworked. While I don't mind the "quick" sim of combat, the numbers of UK ships to German subs is all out of whack. (In my opinion, don't have any data handy to confirm, but the numbers don't seem to add up ship wise, which just means your subs get blown out of the Atlantic the first turn). The game is extremely easy to just pick up and jump into. Objectives on how to "eliminate" an opponent could be more clear. Case being I captured Warsaw as the Germans, and then Poland surrendered. I captured paris, and nothing happened. Not that this in and of is self is bad, but when you capture the major city, and have already eliminated all the major units in Northern France and nothing happens... The diplomacy options are limited. While you can influence a nation to support your alliance, there are no peace or surrender options. PbEm I hear is coming so that will be a big plus for this game. If you have played Strategic Command from battlefront DO NOT get this game. WW2: Road to Victory is just a fancy dressed strategic command. Which I loved Strategic Command for what it was. Which I paid $20-25 for... For those looking for historical accuracy and depth, look elsewhere. For those looking for something a little more in depth than a beer & pretzels game, this may be for you. Personally, I feel it wasn't worth the $39.99 price tag.
< Message edited by takati97realm -- 8/6/2008 4:48:07 AM >
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