Some projects about World War II are deeply patriotic in nature. Others describe significant historical events of those times. Still others include both. This article will discuss games of the RTS strategy genre (about the Second World War in this case) in real time. On the example of 1-2 projects, we highlight the main qualities and features.
Company of heroes
Probably the most popular and successful strategy about the Second World War. The first part of the game became famous for its unique gameplay, combining elements of tactics, maneuvers of combat units and a base construction system. The main task is represented in the form of capturing vital strategic points. They periodically bring to the owner resources that go to the construction of structures and military units. The game successfully implemented a system of shelters that significantly increased the security of the detachment in this position. By the way, the second part adds the destructibility of objects, hiding behind which you can get an advantage in battle.
Strategies about the Second World War should be distinguished by the presence of a plot correctly drawn up from the point of view of history, which is presented to users in the form of successive tasks connected among themselves. It is worth noting that in this game the first part and its sequel are significantly different. If the first was a clearly composed and reliable historical narrative, then in the sequel everything happens exactly the opposite. Generally speaking, the Canadian developers greatly exaggerated the ideas of the Soviet commanders about the betrayals, the
military tribunal and other expressions in the style of "Not a Step Back!". We all know, honor and remember how our compatriots defended their homeland to the last drop of blood, not allowing the fascist forces to advance a meter. Everything in the game is cardinally turned upside down in such a way that the
Soviet Army itself shot its soldiers literally at the end of each mission !!! To date, the sale and distribution of Company Of Heroes 2 (strategies about the Second World War) in Russia has been suspended due to a large number of people writing requests to remove these products from the market so that children do not get acquainted with a distorted story. From a historical and moral point of view, it’s a pity that the developers chose this way of building a single player campaign, because the game as a whole turned out to be quite interesting and attractive. So, playing in the second part, be prepared for, to put it mildly, unpleasant pictures. Despite this, the Company Of Heroes series is rightfully included in the list of
"Best Strategies about the Second World War", at least its first part.
"Behind Enemy Lines"
A dynamic game with elements of tactics, strategy, lightning-fast and intense battles and a fascinating story. This strategy about the Second World War offers the player a choice of 4 types of campaigns: the USSR, Great Britain, the USA and Germany. In total, there are about 30 missions: in the air, on the ground, in the light of day, night operations in the rear of the enemy, protecting the area and so on. In addition, the game has a joint passing mode, designed for up to four players. A huge selection of equipment and weapons will add to the gameplay the diversity that is so necessary when performing a number of missions. Such strategies about the Second World War are primarily intended for joint passage. In this case, the user will receive maximum satisfaction from the gameplay.