Codename Panzers: Cold War

 PC
Metascore
67

Mixed or average reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
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  1. PC Games
    84
    While still a pretty good RTS, Cold War lacks the tactical depth of its predecessors. Just pick a few tanks and roll over whatever resistance there is. The missions are too easy and the engine, although bringing really good explosions to the screen, slows down gameplay to less than 20 FPS.
  2. Pelit (Finland)
    83
    Nice to play, very professional but really unoriginal. [Apr 2009]
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  3. Total PC Gaming
    80
    A sophisticated, well-paced and remarkably different entry into the RTS genre.
  5. GameStar
    80
    Being in the hands of several developers and publishers is usually bad for a game, but not this time. Codename Panzers is surprisingly good and the missions are designed brilliantly. If you don't need to be in the thick of it and prefer controlling highly specialized units, then this Cold War is for you.
  6. Play (Poland)
    80
    Fast-paced, beautiful, innovative, a bit crazy and with an interesting story to tell - an excellent real time strategy without the redundant economy. The vast array of modifications that can be applied to the basic units makes every single battle unique. At least for some time. [Apr 2009]
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  7. Gamers.at
    79
    Thanks to exciting battles and a motivating experience-system this title offers everything Panzers-Fans expected… despite the aged graphics. So if your’e searching for a classic RTS-experience and can’t be stopped by the WW2-scenario, this is a safe bet!
  8. Vandal
    76
    Ultimately, Codename Panzers: Cold War is a very good real time strategy game that delivers enough in all its aspects, but doesn't offer something brand new. Although enjoying the intense action of the game is satisfying, it will often look as it we had been there before.

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5.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 9
  3. Negative: 3 out of 9
  1. TobyM
    Mar 19, 2009
    8
    I've played the first half of this game and I find it entertaining and great to look at. The only downside is it needs a good cpu as I've played the first half of this game and I find it entertaining and great to look at. The only downside is it needs a good cpu as well as graphics card, a quad core really. On maximum settings it shines. The gameplay is varied, cool objectives, use of amphibious vehicles and reinforcements come in by helicopter. I disagree with some reviews here, I think it holds up nicely to other games and I've just been playing, empire total war, dawn of war 2, world in conflict soviet assault and men of war - so there. Check out the demo!… Full Review »
  2. kostaras
    Mar 24, 2012
    4
    No strategy at all . Just rush with your units and thats all. In some missions the horrible path-finding makes you to get wiped again andNo strategy at all . Just rush with your units and thats all. In some missions the horrible path-finding makes you to get wiped again and again . Good graphics . Bad story . Don't waste your money in this game .… Full Review »
  3. lukasdavidbray
    Sep 27, 2011
    6
    docela lehce nadprumerna strategie, jejiz nejvetsi vyhodou je asi obdobi, ve kterem se odehrava. Prvni mise vas klasicky seznami s hrou adocela lehce nadprumerna strategie, jejiz nejvetsi vyhodou je asi obdobi, ve kterem se odehrava. Prvni mise vas klasicky seznami s hrou a postupne zacina prituhovat, zvlaste na vetsi obtiznost je to vyzva s malym poctem jednotek. Vetsinou se mise daji vyresit tak, ze zaberete at uz neutralni nebo nepratelskou tezkou techniku.… Full Review »
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