Soldiers: Heroes of World War II (Windows)

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Description

Fight as British, Americans, Russians or Germans through more than 30 challenging missions across Europe in this tactical 3D isometric Real Time Strategy game. Although it might sound like a typical World War II RTS, Soldiers: Heroes of World War II has some features that makes it unique.

The most distinct feature is Direct Control that allows you to precisely command your units and vehicles (such as a tank or a jeep), with the arrow keys to move and mouse to aim with. This gives the the feel of an old time arcade action game. Note that this is not like other action-strategy games (i.e. Battlezone) that changes the perspective to an first person view, but keeps the isometric view throughout the game.

Other features that sets it apart from the RTS norm is the advanced physics engine that allows everything to be destroyed and a hit system where for example tanks take more damage from the rear than from the front (no energy bars like in other RTS games). This gives the game additional depth to the tactical mechanics of the game. Things like these in combination with the openness of each map makes sure that there is always several ways to complete each mission. The game also features an inventory system similar to RPGs, with a drag and drop interface. This allows you to pick up equipment from fallen enemy soldiers.

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Alternate Titles

• "战士：二战英雄" -- Chinese spelling (simplified)
• "В тылу врага" -- Russian spelling
• "Soldiers: Ludzie Honoru" -- Polish title
• "Sõdurid: II Maailmasõja kangelased" -- Estonian title
• "Outfront" -- Working title

Part of the Following Group

• V tylu vraga series

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Critic Reviews

Fragland.net	Jul 16, 2004	87.2 out of 100	87
IGN	Jun 28, 2004	8.5 out of 10	85
Armchair Empire, The	Jul 15, 2004	8.5 out of 10	85
PC Zone Benelux	Aug, 2004	84 out of 100	84
Worth Playing	Aug 11, 2004	8.4 out of 10	84
GameSpot (Belgium/Netherlands)	Jul 15, 2004	83 out of 100	83
GameZone	Jun 29, 2004	7.9 out of 10	79
Jeuxvideo.com	Jun 29, 2004	15 out of 20	75
Next Level Gaming	Jul 06, 2004	75 out of 100	75
Game Watcher	Sep 10, 2004	7.5 out of 10	75

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• Soldiers: Heroes of World War II (Official website)