Codename: Panzers

by Atari

Product Features

• Authentic "Cold War" era storyline
• Variable squads with powerful squad leaders
• Personalizeable units with visual and functional upgrades
• Simulated lighting and weather conditions affect units
• Editor and development tools are included

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0018LSBPQ
• Media: DVD-ROM
• Release Date: March 10, 2009
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #16,699 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #50 in Video Games > PC Games > Strategy > Real-Time

Product Description

WHAT IF an American transporter and a Soviet fighter had collided over Berlin’s main airfield? WHAT IF Stalin had known that USA could not produce A-bombs after the war? WHAT IF Stalin had decided to strike first?

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars far exceeded my expectations, March 19, 2009

By 

Jeff Yaskus (Cle Elum, WA United States) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Codename: Panzers (DVD-ROM)

This game far exceeded what I expected. Its "the strategy game" I've been waiting for and didn't even realize it.

Pros:
* Great graphics
* can upgrade your units w/ special abilities based on needs (strategy!)
* units gain experience
* "persistent" army - surviving units stay in your army for next missions (even captured enemy vehicles, cool!!)
* can repair/heal units - in play w/ spec ability of APCs or trucks.
* fairly decent enemy AI
* interesting storyline
* you get to build your persistent army with a point based system
* capture key sites in mission to get reinforcement "points"

Cons:
* Sound "chops" at odd times
* minor path-ing issue caused by terrain/obstacles(typical of games)
* the "briefing" between missions; You can hear the briefing, but there is no video to go along with it. The display just freezes while the sound plays and expects you to wait and hit mouse when sound stops to continue. Almost seems like a bug preventing videos from playing.
* Can really LAG - as battles heat up.
But runs good on my high end setup, assuming I have SLI enabled.

Over-All: I'd give this a 8/10 score ... as its a lot of fun to play and keeps my interest.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Too Bad I Couldn't Play It . . ., January 25, 2011

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C. I. Nixel - See all my reviews
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= Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Codename: Panzers (DVD-ROM)

Unfortunately this game has on-line activation DRM, which is not stated on the Amazon website. I purchased the game on a chance, really liking the previous games in the series. When I received the package, I studied the package description BEFORE opening the case (as opening voids returns on software) and found on the description, clearly stated, that on-line activation is required for the game to work properly. That's fine, I don't want to get into the DRM debate, I simply want to say that I vote with my dollars and have made a conscientious decision NOT to buy these kinds of games when they require on-line activation (MMOs and games deliberately designed to play on-line are of course an exception) or support manufacturers who elect to protect their investments this way.

I wish I could have reviewed the game, but the manufacturer's decision to limit how I use a product I legitimately purchased has prevented me from giving a review. My "one star" is only because I cannot leave the ratings blank, with no stars.

Thanks to Amazon for recognizing their error in not fully describing that this game REQUIRES on-line connection to begin operation on their website, and thus allowing me to return the product for resale.

Anyone interested in previous games in the series, please look at them and consider purchasing them. They are fine games if you enjoy this style of gaming and I think you won't be disappointed in the other titles.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A nice entry into the series., August 22, 2009

By 

Jason W. Blanton (Columbus, OH USA) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Codename: Panzers (DVD-ROM)

I nice alternative history game where the the Soviet Union attacks the United States in Berlin shortly after WWII. I like the story and the cause and effect makes since as a RU Military Jet slams into a D-C3 Supply plane. You have a nice interface as well with a in-screen window much like Empire Earth 2 where you can be at one part of the map but see the action in another. I also liked how you can send recon planes to scout the area and bomber jets to soften the enemy before you get there. The game is fairly lengthy taking several hours to complete the main single player game. There is a multiplayer portion as well and a skrimish solo mode which I like but other than this there isn't much replay value. I your a fan of the last two titles then this will disgest well into your collection. If your new to the series then this game is a great start since there are a few new updates and a friendly interface to boot.