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Wargame European Escalation lies somewhere between Men of War and the Total War series of games. Maybe even with a hint of Supreme Commander thrown in when it comes to you getting a really good look at the battlefield. If you like either of those games, chances are you'll enjoy this game. The game has somewhat of a steep learning curve, and it doesn't do any kind of hand holding. The story of the campaign is…
So, first things first. This review is written by someone who absolutely loved Demon's Souls. It's one of the most immersive experiences I've had on a console. The game appeals to me in the same way ArmA and flight sims do. You mess up, you die. What you're left with is a game that makes you feel stupid every time you get killed. It's not a game that uses cheap tricks to kill you - it penalizes your for being…
I'll be reviewing this game from the perspective of a guy (me) who is very much into tactical gameplay over twitch based gameplay. I'm more into ArmA than I am Call of Duty, and I like iRacing more than I like Burnout, and I like Dragong Age 1 more than Dragon Age 2. Reason I mention this is that it's pointless to trust a review without knowing where the reviewer comes from in regards to his preferences. So, I've…
Played 5 hours of it now, at chapter 5, and I feel I'm ready to pass judgement on this thing. I find it awesome. It's kind of rough around the edges, but the core game, especially the way it handles casting is just so much fun. I seem to be one of the lucky few who have not had the game crash constantly. In fact, I've yet to experience a CTD in this game. There are tons of references to known movies and games in…
