Jumped into this game super excited for a new RTS and one that allows you to level up/equip your squad units. I've played similar RTS games in the past and there's just something about being able to manage the inventory of your squads, what their loadouts are, and have them specialize in different tactics. I wish more RTS games adopted this style of game play.

BUT

There are some issues I do have with this game.

1. Fog of war and unit sight range is REALLY really weird and not helpful at all. Sometimes when your unit finally sees an enemy, it's usually to late to try and get a sneak attack in. This was a really big issue early on in the campaign while I was still learning what units are most effective (ANYTHING THAT HAS ATGM OR TOW LAUNCHERS) But eventually you do get used to it and work with it even though it could be much better.

2. An add-on for unit sight, ELEVATION IN THIS GAME IS THE WORST I'VE EVER EXPERIENCED IN AN RTS. I would use sniper squads a lot, especially once they had laser sniper rifles, but one of the biggest issues I ran into was making them go prone, then suddenly they can't attack the units 100 yards from them cause there's a slight little hill in their way. This happened SO many times that it just became something I kept laughing at. Now I don't mind the elevation but PLEASE give us some sort of indicators for Line of Sight. Like a light red or green beam going from the units to where your mouse is pointing so you know "Okay, they can't hit that, let me move them closer".

3. Squad AI will have you questioning why humanity even deserves to survive. Sometimes when using a heavy weapon squad, if you go prone in a field to engage a target, your Heavy Weapon unit will start deploying his gun. But then I started watching as his two buddies, who just had basic rifles, were crawling their way across the field to engage the target. Why!? I just want you to shoot the big gun, your little rifles aren't going to do anything against a tank. But they'll give it their best. Another thing about Squad AI in this game is that random barrels/pallets placed outside of buildings will sometimes cause one or two of your units from a squad to get stuck there. And if you don't realize that in time and you moved that squad across the map to a new location, the AI will just stay stuck OR (and this was great) a single (1) unit from a squad got stuck in a building and I didn't notice it when moving them to another building across the map. Well.. That single unit decided that the best way to get to the building it needs to go to, is to go out of bounds on a map you're not supposed to go out of bounds on and almost cost me the entire mission. Again I just had to laugh.

4. Tutorial is..unique. They spread it out across multiple missions so you don't get overwhelmed with info, which I really appreciate! I can't tell you how many times game tutorials go too fast or have too much that I just decide to completely ignore it and figure it out myself. But in this game there were situations where that information would've been helpful a mission or two ago. Like fighting units inside of a building? I would just sit vehicles outside of the building or have my units occupy a nearby building and watch them duke it out (It takes forever). Then the next mission is like "HEY YOU CAN TOTALLY BREACH AND CLEAR BUILDINGS" which, honestly, is one of my favorite features in this game. But yeah I could've used that info a lot earlier.

5. Smoke is insanely OP for both sides. It's great when you're using it, but when enemy tanks are able to keep a wall of smoke up with however many shots they have is a bit much.

6. Ally's will STEAL YOUR VEHICLES. If you're on a mission where there are allied units running around, don't ever leave your vehicles unattended. These little ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ will steal your fancy vehicles with all the upgrades you purchased and then you just gotta accept it.

7.Personal opinion of my but.. the dialogue is really annoying sometimes. Like SO much insubordination going on. Especially for a group that was founded by old army/police forces

8. Units can go into ambush mode but I wish vehicles had that same ability. I mean the whole point is you're supposed to be doing hit and run tactics in the beginning and I think it would be cool if you could set a vehicle to ambush and it'll like, play dead on the side of the road until an enemy passes.

9. These last two are tips for those of you that do decide to try the game out. Ammo might become a problem sometimes, especially for your ATGM units who only have 4 rockets. Throw them into abandoned vehicles on maps so they can replenish some ammo that way you can save the supplies in your vehicles if you really need it later on.

10. Mount Taylor mission? Save a lot. Like after every single time you progress the quest line. Don't do what I did and completely forget the first two times playing it.

But all in all, I'm giving this game a positive review. Because it IS a fun game. I love the progression and units that carry over from mission to mission in the campaign, I wish there was a separate game mode with just that feature, where you can travel around the map and do skirmishes while leveling your units up. Hopefully in a future DLC if they decide to sink more time into this game, which I think they should. Give this game a try and see if you like it.

This is an absolutely brilliant game. The best RTS I've played since Warcraft 3, with the complexity and story driven level of Jagged Alliance 2. I finished the campaign and may start again for the hell of it. Brilliant level design, number of voiced characters, choices impacting your experience and a brilliant array of guns, vehicles, upgrades and tactic approaches.

Can't wait for more content - A developer worth supporting.

This game freezes and crashes all the time.

Fun game, cant get fustratingly difficult at times and very punishing taking losses. That being said ,had some great tense moments and good progression mechanics.

Best Tactical RTS Game. Great Unit detail and expansive skill tree. Fun to play.

I just want to finish the mission😂

has a great story.

The campaign is an interesting addition to the history of the film series.

Plays like "man of war", with less body snatching for ammunition.
The Army Administration during the campaign
makes it exciting and captivating.

like sudden strike able to use enemy tanks etc resource management and path of choice make this a great game I also like the voice acting and story line. They put alot of effort into this with very little problems. boohoo my truck skids alittle before being able to drive first!

good