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Company of HeroesDeveloper: RelicPublisher: THQType: Real Time StrategyPlatform: WindowsPrice: Around $10Free Version: Company of Heroes Online (Game play is slightly different)

Hardware RequirementsMinimum System RequirementsSystem: 2 .0 GHz Intel Pentium IV or equivalentRAM: 512 MB Video Memory: 64 MBHard Drive Space: 6500 MBRecommended System RequirementsSystem: 3.0 GHz Intel Pentium or equivalentRAM: 1024 MBVideo Memory: 256 MBHard Drive Space: 6500 MB

Quick OverviewWorld War II, D-Day InvasionFactionsAmericanBritishGermanPanzer EliteSingle Player CampaignMultiplayerExpansionsOpposing FrontsTales of Valor

StoryD-Day InvasionAble Companys assault on Omaha BeachBattle of CarentanFox Companys capture and defense of CarentanBattle of CherbourgAble and Fox Companys advance to the deep water portOperation CobraAble Companys attack on Saint-LOperation LttichAble Companys defense at MortainFalaise PocketDestruction of the German Seventh ArmyCharactersCaptain John MacKayCommand of Able CompanySergeant Joe ContiGame NarratorSecond-in-Command of Able CompanyHauptmann Joseph Gunter SchultzTiger Ace Tank Captain

Players RoleSingle playerControl two U.S. Military UnitsBattle of NormandyAllied Capture of FranceAble Company (Infantry)Fox Company (Airborne)MultiplayerAxis vs. Ally (Two Game Modes)

User Interface

Game PlayResourcesMan Power- necessary to produce all unitsMunitions- upgrade squads or vehicles and use abilitiesFuel- purchase tanks and other vehiclesBuildingsUnits can garrison in city or town buildings and convert it into field barracks.Americans- barracks, weapons support center, motor pool, tank depot, triage center, supply yard, etc.Germans- Wehrmacht quarters, Krieg barracks, Sturm armory, Panzer command, Kampkraft centreUnitsInfantrySupportVehicles

Game Play ContinuedCombatActivated support actionsUnits have different fighting abilitiesVehicles have target weak spotsMicromanagement of troops such as reinforcing, taking cover, salvaging wrecks, picking up weapons, rigging bridges, etc.Combat outcome is a result of tactical deployment and battlefield terrain rather than mere unit composition and volume.Strategic PointsMarked points on map (Man Power, Munitions, Fuel)When captured, you generate the marked resourceAble to upgrade to produce 40% more resources and increase defenseSince winning the game comes down to controlling these points, both sides are forced to constantly expand which creates constant battle.ScoringVictory Point ControlThese games focus on controlling several victory points around the middle of the map. These victory points can be captured similarly to strategic points. The point function inCompany of Heroesworks much like the ticket feature in theBattlefield series.AnnihilationTo win, the player needs to destroy all enemy buildings excluding observation posts on points.SoundComposer: Jeremy SouleGuild Wars Guild Wars 2Unreal 2The Elder Scrolls 3: MorrowindThe Elder Scrolls 4: OblivionStar Wars: Knights of the Old republicWarhammer 40,00: Dawn of WarSpecial Features2 ExpansionsOpposing FrontsAdded dynamic environmental effects systemAdded British 2nd Army and Panzer EliteBritish 2nd Army campaign: Battle of CaenPanzer Elite campaign: Operation Market GardenTales of ValorNew unitsDirect Fire feature- can target specific units in a squadOther InfoStandard installation through Steam or Windows InstallerManual found online at http://www.scribd.com/doc/2358213/COH-user-manualBugs and fixes found online at http://forums.relicnews.com/forumdisplay.php?f=183ReviewAudience: Hardcore strategy gamersIn my opinion, Company of Heroes offers one of the best tactical experiences a player could ask for. I believe this because the game is more than just massing the right units like most RTS games. With Company of Heroes approach to tactics, the player must not only create a strategy, but they must also enforce their strategy through use of specific tactical planning. No one unit is guaranteed to win the battle. This special attention to tactical planning provides a superb game play experience and gives a whole new meaning to real time strategy games.ProblemsSome multiplayer maps require 3 or more players to playAI sucks like usual, predetermined buildsNeeds more game modes

Demohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-spdu2UZ9P8