| World War II Online: Blitzkrieg | Cornered Rat Software / Strategy First | 2001 | |
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This massively multiplayer game (which requires a monthly fee to play)
takes realism to another level. The huge battlefield stretches from
England to Germany (in 1/2 scale) and really was the first game to
allow both foot soldiers as well as the ability to fly combat planes
and vehicles. It takes place in 1940, during the height of Germany's
Blitzkrieg resulting in their takeover of the Low Countries and France
and you can fight for Britain, France or Germany. The damage system
is realistic so you can die from one shot. Common soldiers may find
themselves marching along huge stretches of plain before reaching
their target, and pilots must fly over kilometers of territory in
real time. Many of the major locations of France, Belgium, Holland,
and Luxembourg are depicted here, from farms and small cottages, to
bombed-out towns and cities. One side's total victory may take several
months. There are several game worlds running simultaneously, each
supporting over 1000 players at a time. On the map of Europe are several
pixels representing the current world's campaign hotspots. Zooming
in to this area reveals several towns, roads, rivers, and a series
of flags to show which side controls the location. Some areas display
a battle icon next to them, indicating that the area is under contention.
Players can enter these battle zones directly, choose from a series
of pre-defined missions, or create their own. Missions fall under
four categories: point attack, area attack, point defense, and area
defense. The game had some notorious problems when it first started
but fixes have been made since. The landscapes due to their huge size
don't have great graphics but players and vehicles are ok looking.
It is ambitious in its scope but the casual gamer will find it too
overwhelming and you have to be patient at times before you encounter
action.
See also: #WWII Online: Reader's Choice Edition, #Battleground Europe |
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