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Company of Heroes (PC)

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Developer: Relic
Publisher: THQ
Game Details: A real-time strategy game set in World War II, Company of Heroes brings to life, in full cinematic
A real-time strategy game set in World War II, Company of Heroes brings to life, in full cinematic detail, the greatest war mankind has ever known. Company of Heroes is built on Relic's next-generation Essence Engine and also utilizes the Havok Physics engine, delivering cinematic visual detail in a world completely driven by realistic physics. Gamers will experience the journey of the brave men of Able Company in a deep single-player campaign that begins with the invasion of NormandyA real-time strategy game set in World War II, Company of Heroes brings to life, in full cinematic detail, the greatest war mankind has ever known. Company of Heroes is built on Relic's next-generation Essence Engine and also utilizes the Havok Physics engine, delivering cinematic visual detail in a world completely driven by realistic physics. Gamers will experience the journey of the brave men of Able Company in a deep single-player campaign that begins with the invasion of Normandy through their fight across Europe, all set against the most dynamic battlefield ever seen in a game. Company of Heroes' completely destructable environment means no two battles ever play out in the same way. Advanced squad AI delivers startling new realism and responsiveness, bringing soldiers to life as they interact with the environment and execute advanced squad tactics to eliminate the opposition forces. [THQ]… Expand
Developer: Relic
Publisher: THQ
Genre(s): Strategy Real-Time Historic General Historic
Number of players: 8 Online
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Rating: M
Official Site: http://www.companyofheroesgame.com/
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Metascore Universal acclaim
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Yahoo!
"In Company of Heroes, destruction is a component of the game in a way that we haven't seen since "X-Com" let us root out sectoids by bringing down entire farmhouses." ... Read full review
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Times Online
"It’s a gritty Second World War caper that loads the gaming experience to the hilt, leaving players battered, bruised and thoroughly stirred." ... Read full review
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Game Chronicles
"Building upon the impressive Warhammer engine and tweaking it for historic warfare, Company of Heroes is easily the best strategy game of 2006 and sets the bar extremely high for future RTS titles." ... Read full review
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AtomicGamer
"There's just the right amount of micromanagement to start without feeling like you're "fixing" bad AI by controlling every single movement." ... Read full review
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PC Zone UK
"There have been lots of World War II RTS games, but this is the one that finally gives the subject matter its due - it's nothing short of brilliant. [Nov 2006, p.78]" ... Read full review
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GamerNode
"The gameplay is widely addictive and chaotic in Company of Heroes, and that's something you don't see very often in RTS titles these days. Relic continues to redefine themselves as a top RTS developer, and with two solid franchises under their belt, they're up there with Blizzard as the masters of the genre." ... Read full review
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WHAM! Gaming
"Not surprisingly, some liberties were taken to reconcile logistics with gameplay. Call in the airborne and your paratroopers arrive immediately, with no need to plan the air drop in advance. But that is where the suspension of disbelief ends." ... Read full review
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8.8
User Score Generally favorable reviews
1,188 Positive Ratings 86%
122 Mixed Ratings 8%
62 Negative Ratings 4%
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xerxesaria
Mar 31, 2012
Still playing it inStill playing it in 2012!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!… Expand
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Richardsen
Aug 19, 2017
Greatest RTS of all time, still standing almost 11 years after launch. Superb graphics, increidlbe sound design, destructible environment thatGreatest RTS of all time, still standing almost 11 years after launch. Superb graphics, increidlbe sound design, destructible environment that actually impacts tactics, asymmetrical factions with very rich and complex tactics...… Expand
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Benlikeimgonnasay
Dec 13, 2006
I think its safe to say that WHAM! gaming critics officially suck a fat fucking dick. Seriously, when 20 or more critics rate a game at 90I think its safe to say that WHAM! gaming critics officially suck a fat fucking dick. Seriously, when 20 or more critics rate a game at 90 and above, and you gave it a 75.... wow, way to fuck up eh?

to tha point, this game has classic RTS flaws, but flat out dominates competition. This is a must buy. Seriously, who the fuck ever heard of Wham! gaming, i hate you faggots.… Expand
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JesseO.
Feb 14, 2008
I actually installed Windows again (I'm a crazy Linux nut) just for this game. It is quite simply the best "RTS" game I've ever played.
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Pillowprid
May 9, 2013
Absolutely fantastic game that restored my faith in the gaming industry.
Very balanced gameplay, every unit has its purpose and none areAbsolutely fantastic game that restored my faith in the gaming industry.
Very balanced gameplay, every unit has its purpose and none are completely useless. "Battering-Ram"-tactics will get you completely destroyed and a lot of thought went into the tactical gameplay features.
Presentation is solid and outdated graphics really don't hurt the overall enjoyment.
I love the fact that you can employ actual strategies. There is no "works every time"-strategy or building order that will guarantee a win. You can accomplish most missions in a variety of ways.
The entire game has only 3 weak spots imho:
a) KI ist solid, but makes a few unnecesarry mistakes i.e. Anti-Tank weapons don't turn around when attacked from the back or sometimes infantry has the accuracy of Imperial Stormtroopers
b) Depending on your system, loading times are pretty long
c) A Pause-Function in Single-Player would have made the game a bit less stressful, since the AI can give multiple orders simultaneously which puts a human player at a disadvantage without a pause mode… Expand
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NightGeisha
Jan 2, 2019
Company of Heroes is a fantastic real time strategy World War II gaming experience, and one of the best RTS games I have ever played.

TheCompany of Heroes is a fantastic real time strategy World War II gaming experience, and one of the best RTS games I have ever played.

The game is intense and engaging. In a detailed and realistic environment. Even if we consider a 2006 game, it is graphically excellent.

The AI ​​is a bit annoying and with several inconsistent aspects. Sometimes very lame and too little "intelligent" and some others to smart, like for example how they always manage to hit targets with mortars but you can't do it in similar conditions.

Overall, it is the fantastic game and I really appreciate all that time I spent playing it.… Expand
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MikeW.
Sep 17, 2007
Its just not realistic, whats with you people? Can we please get away from unit damage/power bars? If a units hit its either killed or Its just not realistic, whats with you people? Can we please get away from unit damage/power bars? If a units hit its either killed or damaged & not able to repaired on the spot! In the real world a commander fights with what is available to him, he has to look after his men & equipment not just build a new tent that will produce fresh solders. Micromanaging all this resource nonsense and building units is total rubbish! Close Combat 1,2,3,4,5 and the new Cross of Iron from Matrix Games are the way forward, although i must admitt they could do with being made more pretty to look at like Company of Heroes.… Expand
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