While we're not sure how story heavy they'll be, they're a great way to learn the ins and outs of CoH 2's more complex tactical systems. This lengthy battle was just one of the dozens of additional missions available in the Theater of War mode. Being too aggressive meant our vehicles sustained heavy damage we could repair them with our two engineer squads, but deploying them from the safety of Halftrack transports left them vulnerable to enemy mortar strikes and snipers. Blitzkrieg's demanding win conditions forced us to think hard about every move. Oh, plus there was no base building, troop manufacturing, or respawns, and losing all infantry meant game over. Sounds easy enough-except for we only had a few tanks and infantry squads with which to do so. We didn't get a chance to see either of these two modes in action, but we did get hands-on time with a solo challenge called Blitzkrieg, in which our small team of German troops and tanks was tasked with capturing 10 control points from the Russians. Here you'll find three distinct types of missions-co-op scenarios, solo challenges, and rule-driven AI skirmishes.The co-op scenarios will pit you and your friends against intelligent AI opponents, while the AI battles will allow you to hone your skills against common playstyles you'll face in the competitive scene. That's where its new Theater of War mode comes in. You see it with all the factions.The single-player campaign of Company of Heroes 2 promises to explore the oft-ignored battles of World War II's Eastern Front, but there are plenty of engagements that fall outside its timeline.

Relegating mass produced tanks to stupid call ins.

That was relics' biggest screw up with CoH and CoH2. It will be interesting to see the differences in how they play. I'm most excited about being able to field both the Porsche Tiger and the Tiger I. This game looks like its going to do so many things right (like concrete bunkers and fortifications.you know, like Germany actually had?) I will definitly be preordering this. Still, they have yet another thing over CoH AND Men of War: controllable aircraft! Unfortunately they are still showing the T-35 hate though.sad. Sherman Firefly (what I would much rather have over the Pershing) The Porche Tiger, Tiger I, and Tiger II (hat trick!) They certainly have a much better tank selection than CoH2.

Blitzkrieg 3 vs company of heroes 2