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[PC] - Company of Heroes 2
- Thread starter Darren S
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Nissan 350z
Put another couple of hours in over the weekend, started on the campaign now rather than just Skirmish matches. Really like the campaign so far it seems very well done. Im interested to see what the co-op scenarios are like but none of my mates have it yet 
This game has got me started on searching for a replacement system, FML! Expensive times ahead.
This game has got me started on searching for a replacement system, FML! Expensive times ahead.
Darren S
ClioSport Club Member
I have to say I was surprised at a download just shy of 10gb for a RTS.
Seems good so far, I've played about as much as Darren has documented in screenshots there so I'll crack on and hopefully it is good.
I need a bigger screen imo
Reformatted my PC on Friday night, only to realise that Steam doesn't record your campaign progress - doh! Such an epic feature of Steam when games support it - I wish more did.
Trying to get a co-op game going with two of my mates. I'll be honest so far - it's NOT as good as the original Company of Heroes, but I'm warming to it more.
D.
Evo 5 RS
Nissan 350z
Interesting article, thanks. I couldnt agree more with the final statement:
Unfortunately, we're a little disappointed with the results overall as CoH 2 seems far too demanding for what it is. Furthermore, for a game that requires such a tremendous amount of graphical power, its lack of multi-GPU support feels like a serious blunder to us.
Unfortunately, we're a little disappointed with the results overall as CoH 2 seems far too demanding for what it is. Furthermore, for a game that requires such a tremendous amount of graphical power, its lack of multi-GPU support feels like a serious blunder to us.
Darren S
ClioSport Club Member
Nissan 350z
http://www.pcgamer.com/uk/2014/05/0...ounced-will-reinforce-multiplayer-next-month/
Not long now until Western Front hits, should be good!
Not long now until Western Front hits, should be good!
Darren S
ClioSport Club Member
http://www.pcgamer.com/uk/2014/05/0...ounced-will-reinforce-multiplayer-next-month/
Not long now until Western Front hits, should be good!
I pre-ordered it too. Just hope it kickstarts the CoH2 game-play into one that's actually enjoyable this time?
The Russian Front does not make for a good RTS backdrop.
D.
Darren S
ClioSport Club Member
Well, over 18 months since the last post, I have returned to CoH2 in earnest. After the British Forces DLC was bought (ironically, my least favourite and least played faction of the original game) - I fired up CoH2 and got stuck into the Ardennes campaign, along with the occasional skirmish.
I don't know if Windows 10 has helped, or if the game has been patched a lot over the last year-and-a-half - but it runs considerably smoother than it did previously. The game feels more like CoH1 revamped now - rather than the botched mess that CoH2 was on release. The Ardennes campaign is also massively more enjoyable than the default Russian one that CoH2 comes with. I actually finished that Eastern Front storyline just yesterday and I didn't really get a sense of achievement at all. The criticism that CoH2 came with about it's ingrained attitude to the Russian forces of WW2 was partly justified, but in the same way, was based on a lot of historical fact. Sending waves upon waves of infantry into capture a single objective might nod towards the truth of the early-to-mid 1940s - but it doesn't necessarily make for a good RTS game. Especially when if the commissar is loitering at the base, you retreat your troops to get reinforced - and the poor b******s get shot!
I will therefore reverse my previous criticisms of the game - so long as you don't purchase just the core game itself. This game needs the DLCs to come alive - to give you the choice of units and offerings in order to take on the objectives. There are many improvements over the original - not just graphically, but with the number of keyboard shortcuts you can use as well as issuing orders through the mini-map in the lower left. That alone is a god-send.
If you see the complete edition knocking about for a cheap price - then I'd strongly suggest that you take a look. But it takes the Western Front armies, the Ardennes campaign and the British forces in order to make this game shine.
I don't know if Windows 10 has helped, or if the game has been patched a lot over the last year-and-a-half - but it runs considerably smoother than it did previously. The game feels more like CoH1 revamped now - rather than the botched mess that CoH2 was on release. The Ardennes campaign is also massively more enjoyable than the default Russian one that CoH2 comes with. I actually finished that Eastern Front storyline just yesterday and I didn't really get a sense of achievement at all. The criticism that CoH2 came with about it's ingrained attitude to the Russian forces of WW2 was partly justified, but in the same way, was based on a lot of historical fact. Sending waves upon waves of infantry into capture a single objective might nod towards the truth of the early-to-mid 1940s - but it doesn't necessarily make for a good RTS game. Especially when if the commissar is loitering at the base, you retreat your troops to get reinforced - and the poor b******s get shot!
I will therefore reverse my previous criticisms of the game - so long as you don't purchase just the core game itself. This game needs the DLCs to come alive - to give you the choice of units and offerings in order to take on the objectives. There are many improvements over the original - not just graphically, but with the number of keyboard shortcuts you can use as well as issuing orders through the mini-map in the lower left. That alone is a god-send.
If you see the complete edition knocking about for a cheap price - then I'd strongly suggest that you take a look. But it takes the Western Front armies, the Ardennes campaign and the British forces in order to make this game shine.
Ive got CoH2 with the Western Front DLC, and thought it wasnt too bad. Havent got Ardennes DLC yet but may look into it as i fancy getting back into it again.
Darren S
ClioSport Club Member
As above chaps - if you get all the DLCs, it really does transform the game. I'd recommend playing through the Soviet campaign, purely because some of the maps are really well thought out. Then go for the Ardennes one afterwards as its far superior. Playing them the other way around like I did wasn't as enjoyable.
@Diesel Davis - if it's cheap in the sale that @Cookie mentions - you might as well buy it. No doubt you'll be upgrading your laptop sometime in the future? :smiley:
Darren S
ClioSport Club Member
Found out the Theatre of War scenarios earlier on today for the first time - doh :blush:. I just thought it replayed the cut-scenes in-between the campaign missions!
Ardennes DLC is fairly cheap on G2A at the moment too! may have to purchase it after Christmas i think.
Darren S
ClioSport Club Member
The complete Master Edition of COH2 is available as part of the Sega Humble Bundle - if you pay at least $12. The last British Forces expansion was more than that on its own!
https://www.humblebundle.com/sega-strategy-bundle
https://www.humblebundle.com/sega-strategy-bundle
Darren S
ClioSport Club Member
The full Company of Heroes 2 (with all the DLC included) is in the current Steam sale at £10.74....
http://store.steampowered.com/sub/84759/
http://store.steampowered.com/sub/84759/
Darren S
ClioSport Club Member
Worth every penny for just over £8. I still play CoH2 against the AI even now (.....even if it does cheat slightly)
https://www.humblebundle.com/compan...d297f9287667e538b456a&utm_content=cta_button0
https://www.humblebundle.com/compan...d297f9287667e538b456a&utm_content=cta_button0
Darren S
ClioSport Club Member
The CoH2 Master Collection is on Steam at £7.49. The core game plus all the DLC....
MrBlonde
ClioSport Club Member
I know its an old thread but ive been looking at downloading one of these games,which one do you recommend please?,i would like to do campaign games and online multiplayer.
Also is there a Steam SALE coming up soon?
Also is there a Steam SALE coming up soon?
Darren S
ClioSport Club Member
The next Steam sale is likely to be the summer one - though occasionally they do have publisher specials randomly coming up. It's also worth checking on cdkeys if the Master Collection comes up cheap, or possibly even G2A, though I've heard the occasional bad report about the latter.
If you like the campaign modes, then CoH2 has a great selection of them. The core one that focuses on the Russian perspective first is a little weak, but after that, they get better and better. Online mode is great fun - especially as there's a dedicated mode of players vs. AI. I'd recommend setting it to Easy until you get to grips with the various units and their abilities. Even setting it to Standard difficulty is likely to see you get trounced again and again. Higher difficulties see the AI clearly cheat - and I'm not just saying that! Using a map editor, it's clear to see that the enemy receives a big resource boost to start some maps with and also the construction rate of the units is quicker than what you can do. Definitely one for the weird sado-masochist players out there.
Darren S
ClioSport Club Member
MrBlonde
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Darren S
ClioSport Club Member
Nice one chaps!
It's a shame that the weakest part of the entire CoH2 'pack' - is the initial Soviet campaign. Don't let it put you off - try to stick with it if you can, because it really is a true gem of an RTS game.
Once you get to the German and American campaigns, it really does pick up on enjoyment level. If you're not already on the ClioSport Steam group - add yourselves and if I'm on, I'll happily join you in co-op skirmish against the AI. Show you some of the ropes, etc. :blush:
MrBlonde
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Darren S
ClioSport Club Member
Yep - just ClioSport.net - unless you PM me your Steam user ID and I'll invite you in
MrBlonde
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Darren S
ClioSport Club Member
This beauty is back on Steam for £7.49 for the Master Collection.
Definitely recommended for anyone with even a slight interest in RTS games. Still plays superbly imo - I’ve even got a current skirmish save on the go from yesterday with me and an AI playing as the Russians against four enemy German AI.
Our backs are certainly up against the wall at the minute - but we’re holding our own..... just!
Definitely recommended for anyone with even a slight interest in RTS games. Still plays superbly imo - I’ve even got a current skirmish save on the go from yesterday with me and an AI playing as the Russians against four enemy German AI.
Our backs are certainly up against the wall at the minute - but we’re holding our own..... just!
Darren S
ClioSport Club Member
Currently free on Humble Bundle for another day...
Darren S
ClioSport Club Member
Darren S
ClioSport Club Member
£6.71 on Steam for the Master Collection currently. I 'think' that offer expires at 6pm today though?
It was free for a limited time over the weekend. I picked it up and really enjoying it.
