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Faces of War

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2014

Should you play it?

The second instalment in the series that would become known as Men of War. Through the eyes of Allied, German and Russian squad leaders, experience the most immersive World War II real-time strategy game where each battle is played out and won differently based on your tactical choices.

What works
  • Deep tactical gameplay with direct unit control
  • Realistic wwii setting and physics
  • Challenging and rewarding missions
  • Strong nostalgia and replay value
  • Detailed destruction and sound design
Things to keep in mind
  • Outdated graphics and interface
  • Poor ai and occasional bugs
  • Multiplayer mostly inactive
  • Steep learning curve for new players
  • Some mission scripting limits freedom

What to play next

Similar games, hidden gems, and fresh directions from this game.

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Men of War™

  • Soldiers: Heroes of World War II - Enhanced Edition

  • Joint Task Force

  • Door Kickers 2: Task Force North

  • Men of War: Assault Squad 2

  • Battlestations Pacific

  • UBOAT

  • Codename: Panzers, Phase One

  • Men of War: Condemned Heroes
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Joint Task Force

  • Codename: Panzers, Phase One

  • Hidden & Dangerous 2: Courage Under Fire
If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Autonomy

    Men of War: Red Tide
  • Competence

    Men of War™
  • Continuation

    Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines

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Faces of War: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy, Intimacy, Relaxation.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

  • Autonomy

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    4

    "Players have high control over individual units including direct control mode, requiring tactical decision-making and micromanagement."

    Capsule for Men of War: Red Tide Men of War: Red Tide

    "Players have high control over individual units including direct control of soldiers and vehicles, with many tactical options and micro-management."

  • Competence

    Game with the same Competence vibe

    4

    "The game is challenging and requires skillful micromanagement, strategic thinking, and mastery of complex mechanics."

    Capsule for Men of War™ Men of War™

    "The game is challenging, requiring skillful micro-management, tactical thinking, and mastery of complex mechanics."

  • Competition

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    -3

    "Focus is mainly on single-player campaign; multiplayer exists but is dead and not a major motivation."

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    "Focus is primarily on single-player campaigns and cooperative play; multiplayer is mostly dead and not emphasized."

  • Continuation

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    4

    "Many players report long play sessions, replaying missions, and strong attachment due to nostalgia and challenge."

    Capsule for Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines

    "Players report long playtimes, replaying missions multiple times, and strong nostalgia-driven engagement."

  • Cooperation

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    "Supports cooperative multiplayer for up to 4 players with teamwork emphasized in gameplay."

    Capsule for SKIBIDI GYATROOMS SKIBIDI GYATROOMS

    "Cooperative multiplayer is supported with up to 4 players sharing missions, though multiplayer is now mostly inactive."

  • Creativity

    Game with the same Creativity vibe

    3

    "Players can create custom maps and scenarios via an in-game editor, and plan tactical maneuvers on the map."

    Capsule for Radio General Radio General

    "Players can create custom maps with an editor and use diverse tactical approaches to missions."

  • Domination

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    -4

    "Interactions emphasize balanced team play and mutual respect; no evidence of trash talk or exerting superiority over others."

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    "Interactions emphasize shared team play and tactical coordination rather than dominance or trash talk."

  • Escapism

    Game with the same Escapism vibe

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    "Players use the game as an immersive WWII tactical experience, escaping real life through intense battles."

    Capsule for Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor

    "The game offers immersive WWII tactical scenarios that provide escape from real life through intense gameplay."

  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily driven by interest and nostalgia rather than obligation or external pressure."

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    "Players engage voluntarily driven by interest and nostalgia rather than obligation or external pressure."

  • Experimenting

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    "Players experiment with unit combinations, tactics, and strategies to overcome challenging missions."

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    "Players experiment with different tactics, unit control, and strategies to overcome challenging missions."

  • Exploration

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    "Multiple maps and missions offer some exploration, but limited by small number of maps and fixed environments."

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    "Missions involve varied maps and tactical scenarios, though exploration is limited by mission structure."

  • Expression

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    "Some customization through map creation and upgrade choices, but limited character or avatar personalization."

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    "Some customization possible via map editor and tactical choices, but limited character or avatar personalization."

  • Fantasy

    Game with the same Fantasy vibe

    -4

    "Strong focus on realistic WWII scenarios, authentic units, and historically accurate combat."

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    "Strong focus on realistic WWII settings, historical units, and plausible tactical combat."

  • Fellowship

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    "Community and multiplayer exist, but much play is solo with limited social interaction."

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    "Some community and cooperative play exists, but multiplayer is mostly inactive and social interaction limited."

  • Growth

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    3

    "Players learn game mechanics, improve management skills, and progress through increasingly challenging missions."

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    "Players develop skills in micro-management, tactics, and game mechanics through challenging missions."

  • Health

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    -5

    "Typical sedentary RTS gameplay with no physical activity elements."

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    "Typical sedentary RTS gameplay with no physical activity elements."

  • Idle

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    "Requires focused attention and micro-management; not suited for casual or background play."

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    "Requires focused attention and micro-management; not suited for casual or background play."

  • Intimacy

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    "Minimal social or emotional connection; interactions mostly tactical and competitive rather than personal."

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    "Minimal social or emotional closeness; interactions are mostly tactical and functional."

  • Leadership

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    3

    "Players lead squads and coordinate units, exercising command and tactical leadership."

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    "Players lead small squads with tactical command and direct control, guiding unit actions."

  • Progression

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    3

    "Progression through unlocking weapons, upgrades, and completing missions with scoring system."

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    "Progression through completing missions and acquiring weapons, vehicles, and upgrades."

  • Relaxation

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    "Game is tense and challenging, requiring focus and strategic thinking rather than relaxation."

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    "Game is challenging and tense, requiring constant attention and strategic thinking."

  • Sensation

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    "Visual and auditory effects of combat and destruction provide stimulating sensory feedback."

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    "Visual and auditory effects, destruction physics, and intense combat provide sensory stimulation."

  • Status

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    "Focus is on individual gameplay and mastery; little emphasis on social recognition or popularity."

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    "Little emphasis on social recognition or popularity; focus is on individual or cooperative gameplay."

  • Story

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    "Campaign presents a historical narrative with missions based on real events, though story is somewhat fragmented and minimal."

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    "Narrative based on WWII events with campaigns for different factions, though story is simple and mission-based."

  • Strategy

    Game with the same Strategy vibe

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    "Strong emphasis on tactical planning, unit positioning, and resource management; requires strategic thinking."

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    "Strong emphasis on tactical planning, problem solving, and strategic unit management."

  • Thrill

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    "Tense battles and challenging missions provide suspense and excitement."

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    "Tense combat situations and challenging missions provide suspense and excitement."

  • Value

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    "Players find high value in gameplay depth and nostalgia for a low price."

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    "Players find good value in gameplay depth and nostalgia for a low price."

  • Violence

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    "Combat and destruction are core gameplay elements with many weapons and attacks."

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    "Combat and destruction are core gameplay elements, with detailed damage modeling and weapon use."

  • Survival

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    "Players must manage resources and units to survive enemy attacks and maintain control of territories."

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    "Players must manage limited resources, keep units alive, and tactically survive enemy attacks."

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