Reviews - Galahad77

The Beta shows great promise. A few rough edges here and there which can be easily rectified.

Generally the new skins are a great addition and updated character models are a welcome change from the vanilla and BK versions. Square tank wheels are really the only problem, and even then it's mostly only noticeable in cutscenes.

All the additional content created for the mod in the form of additional campaign missions is well-intentioned and well executed but there are a few things in it which will hopefully be addressed in Alpha.

-Re-use of original cinematics and audio is generally fine but coming across the same one in the British campaign did break immersion sadly.
-Maps are well put together and go to show just how long the modding community for the game has been around. The missions formed around them though in the Mixed Encounters are a bit of a mixed bag though. Lack of resources at the start and lack of units tend to turn it into a meatgrinder rather than anything more subtle and tactical. A personal peeve for sure, but one which does affect gameplay drastically.

It's already been brought up so I won't do the mod the disservice of constantly referring to it the context of Blitzkrieg Mod but a greater tech tree and more realistic damage system would bring it up to a 10/10 for sure. I've already seen that a plan for that is in the works anyway so looking forward to seeing that.

Really lovely work, so keep it up!

I've been awaiting this release now for the better part of two years and i'm glad to say that the wait was worth it. The professional feel of the mod, the excellent unit layout and customisation options and the general feel of the battlefield make this a strong contender for the mod of the year 2013.

I may be a bit biased as WWI tactics definitely suit my COH play style: "take ground with assault units" - "build slit trenches and consolidate position" - "hold the ground while you build a mass of assault units and tanks to ovverun the enemy bases" but this doesn;t make it boring for me, quite the opposite and i'm sure players with different play styles will enjoy the challenge of adapting to the battlefield of the First World War.

The only reason this mod gets a 9 from me instead of a 10 is the content. Although i'm sure, and i hope that additional armies and an expanded tech tree will be included in later versions, the simple lack of them now takes it down a notch.

But that's just nitpicking :P it's a great mod, easy to download, easy to install and even easier to get the hang of playing. Top work guys, looking forward to seeing more from you!

A truly fantastic feat! The amount of work and time that went into this mod is amazing and it has paid off in ways i couldn't have hoped for. Fantastic faction setup and map, and where it was necessary to take liberty with design elements it has been done with loving rendition to Tolkien and Jackson. I don't think i'll ever tire of playing this mod, endless possibilities and ways to play.

A brilliant Mod. Everything that i expected Company of Heroes to be is encompassed by this mod. Removing team colours; improving the damage system and the fantastic new HD skins all make this the best version of COH that i've ever come across. Amazing work by the guys who made this possible!