The best strategies for World War II

Some projects about the Second World War have a deep patriotic character. Others describe the significant historical events of those times. Still others include both. In this article, games of the genre of RTS-strategy (about the Second World War in this case) in real time will be discussed. On an example of 1-2 projects we will outline the basic qualities and features.

Company Of Heroes

Probably the most popular and successful strategy for the Great Patriotic War. The first part of the game was famous for its unique gameplay, combining elements of tactics, maneuvers of combat units and the system of building the base. The main task is represented by the capture of vital strategic points. They periodically bring to the owner resources that go to the construction of structures and combat units. The game successfully implemented a system of shelters, significantly increasing the security of the detachment in this position. By the way, in the second part added destructibility of objects, hiding behind which you can get an advantage in the battle.

Strategies about the Second World War should be distinguished by the presence of a properly designed story from the point of view of history, submitted to users in the form of sequential assignments, related to each other. It is worth noting that in this game, the first part and its sequel are significantly different. If the first was a well-written and reliable historical narrative, then in the sequel everything is exactly the opposite. Speaking in general terms, Canadian developers strongly exaggerated the views of Soviet commanders about betrayals, military tribunals and other expressions in the style of "No step back!". We all know perfectly well, we honor and remember how our compatriots defended their homeland to the last drop of blood, preventing the fascist forces from advancing even a meter. In the game, everything is radically reversed in such a way that the Soviet Army shot its soldiers literally at the end of each mission !!! To date, the sale and distribution of the Company of Heroes 2 (strategies for World War II) in Russia have been suspended due to the large number of people writing appeals to withdraw these products from the market so that children do not become acquainted with the distorted history. From a historical and moral point of view, it is unfortunate that the developers chose this way of building a single campaign, because the game as a whole turned out to be quite interesting and attractive. So, when playing the second part, be ready to put it mildly, unpleasant pictures. Despite this, the series of Company Of Heroes is rightly included in the list of "Best Strategies for the Second World War", at least its first part.

"Behind the Enemy Lines"

Dynamic game with elements of tactics, strategy, lightning and intense battles and a fascinating plot. This strategy for the Second World War offers the player a choice of 4 types of campaign: 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, defense of the region and so on. In addition, the game has a mode of joint passage, calculated on the number of up to four players. A huge selection of equipment and weapons will add to the gameplay the diversity that is so necessary for a number of missions. Such strategies about the Second World War are primarily intended for joint passage. In this case, the user will get maximum satisfaction from the gameplay.