Men of War, the sequel to
Soldiers: Heroes of World, takes place in Europe during the height of World War II. The story unfolds across three different campaigns played out through the eyes of Soviet, Allied, and German soldiers. Each campaign has its own structured time-line bringing a different story of the war to life spanning Russia, North Africa, Ukraine, the Pacific, and more. The main Soviet campaign sees two student comrades, Smirnov and Kuznetzov, join the army and quickly become brothers in arms as they rise through the ranks and experience the rigors of war together.
Men of War features 50+ units to use, from tanks, to APCs, and heavy guns. The single player campaign features a fully customizable user interface so players are able to setup their command layout as they please. In addition to the in-depth single player experience,
Men of War unleashes several multiplayer specific maps along with a variety of modes, such as "Capture the Flag" and "High-Value Cargo". All of this is faithfully portrayed with highly detailed WWII environments and characters, rendered with a cutting-edge graphics engine.
General Features
- Three evolving story-lines - Soviet, Allied, and German
- 19 missions total within 3 campaigns
- 7 bonus missions for different sides of the conflict
- Packed with over 50 different units
- Direct control system - Take over the control of any individual soldier, drive tanks and other vehicles, and set up ambushes with antitank guns to blow your enemies up with precise, deadly aimed shots
- New nation only playable in multiplayer - Japan
To those who enjoy hardcore strategy games like
Company of Heroes then
Men of War may be the game for you. While it's definitely an acquired taste, the designers deserve massive credit for the game's many strengths, including a diverse range of vehicles weapons, vehicles, superb graphics, fantastic missions, units, and landscapes.
