'CoH2' Aims To Emphasize The 'Real' in 'Real-Time Strategy'
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The core gameplay element in most RTS titles remains micromanagement of resources and units, but Company of Heroes 2 appears to be distancing itself from furious clicking and focusing instead on broader tactics and realism.
For example, soldiers are more than disposable grunts — keep them alive and their skills improve over time. Weapon sounds are pulled from recordings of their real-life counterparts. Battles take place in actual World War II locations.
Perhaps the most exciting angle of Company of Heroes 2 is the narrative, showcasing a theater of World War II which typically sees less attention: The Eastern Front battles during Operation Barbarossa.
Relic’s infographic is below, and it’s quite a tease for those of us who’ve been anticipating this long-awaited sequel.
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"For example, soldiers are more than disposable grunts — keep them alive and their skills improve over time."
This is a bit like CoHO, right? Or is it a campaign thing only?
My views are mixed.
1. I really like the idea of precious, much-loved and nurtured units
But on the other hand...
2. Won't they make MP a nightmare from a competitive POV?
3. Will they be allowed in ladder automatches?
4. I suppose the desire to preserve veteran units will change the gameplay dynamic and even the metagame... people will play differently to preserve their pet unit(s)
5 But man, I hated those CoHO assault jeeps.
Thoughts?
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being more realistic doesn't necessarily mean "more fun".
NES Ice Hockey and EA NHL '94 remain the 2 most fun hockey games ever made. Despite the fact that EA continues to pump out more and more "realistic" hockey simulations every year.
Also, Metacritic isn't some univeral arbiter of truth. It takes no input from the Eastern Hemisphere of this planet.
A great strategy game is a great experience world wide. CoH is definitely not that.
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Also, Metacritic isn't some univeral arbiter of truth. It takes no input from the Eastern Hemisphere of this planet.
The fact that they pick and choose between reviews make their score negligible.
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C&C gets Tricia Helfer, Tim Curry, and JK Simmonds to do cinematic promos..
CoH gets PDF file.
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pretty hilarious how they pass of these 2 hour photoshop posters as a "promotion".
C&C gets Tricia Helfer, Tim Curry, and JK Simmonds to do cinematic promos..
CoH gets PDF file.
Don't forget RA3 got George Takei and Jenny McCarthy!
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i suppose if we going so REAL about it there cant be mirror matches
Or buildings being built on the field. Or repairing tanks with magic engineers. Or 99% of the game.
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