Company of Heroes 2 - Winter Is Coming...

I picked up a beta stress test game key for this upcoming title when I liked the Company of Heroes Facebook Page yesterday.  I have been very eager to play the game because I am not sure I am going to purchase it.  I like the old Company of Heroes game as far as it goes but I think I have higher gaming priorities than it.

Winter Is Coming...

The interface is clunkier than I remember but there are some nice changes to the game like unit customization and weather effects.  The blizzard that hit my guys below came as a total surprise and really amped up the immersion level.  You can see the bonfire I positioned my Grenadiers next to because I was worried they were going to freeze to death, which apparently is a possibility.

German Grenadiers repelling an attack in whiteout conditions.  Checkout the bonfire behind them!
So the quick verdict after ten minutes of gaming at lunch today, I need to keep playing because I may get this game after all...

Comments

Fatih Baş said…
Lucky you, Chris. I too look forward to this one. Not a big fan of unit production system(prefer scheduled reinforcements)in RTS games but the first CoH definitely had its own taste. And this one looks really good.
April 19, 2013 at 5:39 PM
Chris said…
So far so good Fatih. Will post more about it soon!
April 21, 2013 at 6:22 AM
Doug Miller said…
I'm interested in your spin on this. CoH always felt like too much of a clickfest to me - too much a game, and not enough a sim. Maybe things are better inn CoH2?
April 22, 2013 at 6:33 PM
Chris said…
Hi Doug. It's still a clickfest unfortunately and I agree with you that it would be better the other way around. I love the Eastern Front though and will probably purchase the game at some point but not at full price. I purchased the original Company of Heroes long after it came out for $4.99 on Steam. It was a great deal and worth the investment. I will keep playing the beta as long as I have access though. It is better than the original game in my opinion and seems to capture the Eastern front atmospherics well (weather, endless forests, etc.).
April 25, 2013 at 6:27 AM
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