Sudden Strike 4

 PlayStation 4
  • Publisher: Kalypso
  • Release Date: Aug 15, 2017
  • Also On: PC
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  • Summary: Sudden Strike is back! The beloved Real Time Strategy series returns, this time with bigger battlefields, more units, better graphics, new scenarios and legendary commanders with individual abilities all of which makes Sudden Strike 4 more tactical and realistic than ever before!

    Sudden    Sudden Strike is back! The beloved Real Time Strategy series returns, this time with bigger battlefields, more units, better graphics, new scenarios and legendary commanders with individual abilities all of which makes Sudden Strike 4 more tactical and realistic than ever before!

    Sudden Strike 4 sends you off on three extensive campaigns set amongst the battlefields of World War 2. Commanding the British and American, German or Soviet troops, you will lead over 100 different units into battle; like the German bomber Heinkel He111, the Russian T-34 tank, the British Hawker Typhoon fighter plane and the notorious German PanzerkampfwagenVI Tiger. In a first for the Sudden Strike series, you can now choose from one of nine individual commanders, such as George Patton or Bernard Montgomery, who will each allow for different approaches to combat and boast unique abilities.

    Prove your strategic expertise in over 20 demanding single player scenarios, the challenge-focused skirmish mode and the ultra-competitive multiplayer mode. Excellence will be rewarded through a unique reward system, where successfully completing missions will unlock exclusive content, such as historical film footage from the era.

    Sudden Strike 4 offers countless ways to vanquish your opponents. Exploit the weak spots of tanks, set up an ambush, occupy buildings with infantry, outmaneuver the enemy with clever positioning or unleash devastating air strikes how you approach each mission is up to you!    … Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. God is a Geek
    Aug 14, 2017
    80
    An unsurprising RTS in every sense of the word, but solidly entertaining and well-designed for console.
  2. Worth Playing
    Aug 31, 2017
    75
    Fans of the WWII era or the RTS genre — or both — will get the most out of Sudden Strike 4. It is a high-quality product in terms of graphics and immersion, and the title provides a great experience full of tense and satisfying moments. There's a lengthy campaign that'll take more than a dozen hours to get through, and multiplayer and skirmish modes offer endless playability. The multiplayer portion requires planning ahead with friends or joining the small online community. Gamers who are on board with all of that will be fine with buying the title now, but others may want to wait until the price drops a bit.
  3. Vandal
    Sep 10, 2017
    70
    This is a great comeback for the series, that delivers a good strategy game together with an excellent setting.
  4. PlayStation Universe
    Aug 18, 2017
    60
    A decent if distinctly workmanlike RTS, Sudden Strike 4 should certainly appeal to tactical newbies but is too limited to appeal to really anybody else looking for a sophisticated, strategic challenge.
  5. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Sep 7, 2017
    60
    What's here is mostly enjoyable. [Oct 2017, p.87]
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  6. SpazioGames
    Aug 14, 2017
    55
    Sudden Strike 4 is an old style RTS, with classic control and game mechanics, but has some serious problems about the AI and pathfinding.
  7. Push Square
    Aug 15, 2017
    50
    Thanks to a control scheme that doesn't make sense and sometimes doesn't do what it's supposed to, and appalling AI for both allies and enemy units, Sudden Strike 4 is a ga me that answers all of these questions and a bunch more you were probably afraid to ask.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. TZD
    Sep 3, 2017
    10
    Great game its very nice to play RTS games on a console with a big screen and optimized controlls, thats something i can apreciate. i wishGreat game its very nice to play RTS games on a console with a big screen and optimized controlls, thats something i can apreciate. i wish more RTS would come out on consoles.… Expand
  2. eduardocecconi
    Nov 28, 2021
    10
    Sudden Strike IV is the most underrated game ever. It's amazing how Kalypso had developed a infinite card of tactical possibilites due to theSudden Strike IV is the most underrated game ever. It's amazing how Kalypso had developed a infinite card of tactical possibilites due to the mechanics: you can control as many soldiers/vehicles as you want. In most games you have to move all your troops together as a indivisible group, while in SS4 you can send one soldier to scout ahead, scatter to siege as you wish...and all of this embraced by an excellent historical narrative. I have 97% of the trophies (only 2 left) adding the 3 main campaigns and the 4 DLCs, and there's always a willingness to play again, because it's a game that doesn't repeat itself.… Expand
  4. Pohitos
    Jun 29, 2021
    9
    I've registered at Metacritic just to rate that game, it is phenomenal and plays well on a gamepad.
  5. Hengist_
    Sep 22, 2017
    9
    A solid console RTS, with responsive AI, both friend and foe. The 'pause and command' feature is brilliant, emphasising that this is not aA solid console RTS, with responsive AI, both friend and foe. The 'pause and command' feature is brilliant, emphasising that this is not a 'rush' style RTS title, which is very much appreciated. Excellent graphics on terrain details and an authentic representation of the period vehicles. Good replayability, via the three available doctrines. Also, an educational title for those interested in history, which may prompt further discovery on Wikipedia or a similar site, ultimately, perhaps, even inspiring a life long passion for the subject.
    An ideal gift for all, available from all good outlets or digitally (whichever's cheapest or more convenient).    … Expand
  6. EvilBunnyGames
    Aug 15, 2017
    9
    Awesome game. it's really very interesting and great game. You can play 3 different campaigns: German, Soviet Union and Allies. And there isAwesome game. it's really very interesting and great game. You can play 3 different campaigns: German, Soviet Union and Allies. And there is also skirmish and multiplayer mode.… Expand
  7. AceGriffin
    Jun 3, 2020
    8
    It's a really good all around decent game for any really die hard RTS fan that doesn't have a PC, but if you do have a PC, There are betterIt's a really good all around decent game for any really die hard RTS fan that doesn't have a PC, but if you do have a PC, There are better games out there for you.… Expand
  8. Generalxxbob
    Dec 25, 2019
    5
    The only and the biggest issue is that u can't make new troops during the game. U play with what the game has plus some reinforces during theThe only and the biggest issue is that u can't make new troops during the game. U play with what the game has plus some reinforces during the game. Nice graphics, nice music but it really sucks when u can't make new troops. The game has zero replay value since u start with the same units and the enemies are at the same spot.… Expand

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