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Men of War: Red Tide

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2009

Should you play it?

Men of War: Red Tide is a sequel to the critically acclaimed RTS Men of War. Red Tide introduces a new story driven campaign based on the writings of Soviet scribe Alexander Zorich, it also includes dozens of new or upgraded units and weapons.

What works
  • Realistic and historically accurate wwii setting
  • Challenging and rewarding tactical gameplay
  • Detailed micromanagement and direct unit control
  • Immersive narrative and atmospheric audio
  • Long and varied single-player campaigns
Things to keep in mind
  • High difficulty with steep learning curve
  • Occasional ai and pathfinding issues
  • No multiplayer or cooperative modes
  • Outdated graphics and interface
  • Steam version lacks patches and has bugs

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Top picks

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  • Men of War: Condemned Heroes

  • Sudden Strike 4

  • Graviteam Tactics: Tunisia 1943

  • Commandos: Beyond the Call of Duty

  • Battlestations: Midway

  • Stalingrad

  • Hegemony III: Clash of the Ancients

  • Codename: Panzers, Phase Two

  • Steel Armor: Blaze of War
Hidden Gems

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  • Stalingrad

  • Codename: Panzers, Phase Two

  • Steel Armor: Blaze of War
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Men of War: Red Tide: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Violence, Survival, Cooperation. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy, Relaxation.

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