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Order of War 
Developer(s) Wargaming.net Publisher(s) Square Enix Composer(s) Jeremy Soule[1] Platform(s) Microsoft Windows Release date(s) September 22, 2009[2] Genre(s) Strategy Mode(s) Single player, Multiplayer Rating(s) System requirements Order of War is a World War II Strategy video game developed by Wargaming.net and published by Square Enix. It was released on September 22, 2009.[3]
Contents
Story
In the summer of 1944, the World War II entered its end-game when the Allies launched two major operations that would drive back German forces on both the Western and Eastern Fronts at once. Order of War contains two campaigns, one American and one German. Order of War allows players to lead American forces to victory in the west and also places players in command of the German forces charged with repelling the Red Army’s offensive in the east.[4]
Gameplay
System Requirements Minimum Recommended Windows Operating system Windows XP Service Pack 2 Windows Vista CPU Single-core with 3.0 GHz or Dual-core with 2.0 GHz Dual-core 3.2 GHz or better Memory 2GB or better Hard drive space 10GB Graphics hardware NVIDIA GeForce 7600 256MB or better NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GTX 512MB or better Sound hardware DirectX 9.0c compatible Network 512 Kbps or faster Input device(s) Keyboard, Mouse Order of War features detailed graphics and a historically accurate storyline.[5] The main focus of the game that sets it apart from other strategy offers is the sweeping scale of battlefield vistas featuring company level engagements. Players take command of multiple unit types, including ground troops, artillery, tank divisions and aircraft in strategic assaults based on key missions and operations from 1944.[6] Order of War is a Real Time Strategy (RTS) game without requiring the player to manage traditional base building or resource collection activities. Much like the RELIC's Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War series or the subsequent "Company of Heroes", Order of War rewards players with reinforcement points over time for capturing command points that are spread out across the map. However, utilization of these points is similar to World in Conflict and Blitzkrieg .
Features
- The game can be presented in a cinematic style, showing the intensity and scale of the battlefield as well as providing a dynamic camera that allows players to command troops over a large geographical scale whilst maintaining movie-like vistas and detail.
- Players can take command of an entire armoured force consisting of up to 1000 soldiers, tank divisions, armoured vehicles and air force.
- Players can choose between two campaign modes offering different storyline, missions, objectives and environments.
- Gameplay modes include 2 x different campaign modes, multi-player, deathmatch and skirmish mode.[7]
Reception
The game has received a mixed reception with a Metacritic score of 69/100 based on 39 critical reviews.[8]
References
- ^ Park, Andrew (May 18, 2009). "Order of War Impressions - First Look". GameSpot. http://www.gamespot.com/pc/strategy/orderofwar/news.html?sid=6209915&mode=previews&om_act=convert&om_clk=previews&tag=previews;title;3. Retrieved 2009-05-21.
- ^ "Order of War Set to Invade North America in September". IGN. September 2, 2009. http://pc.ign.com/articles/102/1020898p1.html. Retrieved 2009-09-03.
- ^ Order of War Set to Invade North America in September IGN. September 2, 2009
- ^ Order of War on worthplaying.com
- ^ Order of War description on gamerankings
- ^ Order of War Press Release on wargamer 22 April 2009.
- ^ Order of War features on gaming.hexus.net
- ^ "Order of War Critic Reviews for PC at Metacritic.com". Metacritic. http://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/order-of-war/critic-reviews. Retrieved 2011-08-26.
External links
Categories:- 2009 video games
- Windows games
- Square Enix games
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