Order of War

by Square Enix

Product Features

• In-depth gameplay modes featuring 2 x different campaign modes, multi-player, Deathmatch, skirmish and Hardcore mode.
• Experience WWII warfare on an epic, cinematic stage; that truly captures the intensity and scale of the battlefield.
• Take Command of an entire armored force consisting of up to 1000 soldiers, tank divisions, armored vehicles, heavy artillery and air force.
• Players can choose between two different campaign modes offering completely different storyline, missions, objectives and environments.
• Experience the unique dynamic camera that allows players to command troops over huge geographical scale whilst maintaining movie-like vistas and detail.

Product Details

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• ASIN: B002GJMGNM
• Item Weight: 8.3 ounces
• Media: DVD-ROM
• Release Date: September 22, 2009
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,011 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #12 in Video Games > PC Games > Action > Military & Espionage

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

A brand-new PC game IP, and the first release of a western developed game outside of Japan by legendary game publisher Square Enix, Order of War is a WWII strategy combat game that takes the genre to new levels. Packed with cinematic intensity, hugely realistic and historically accurate battles and multiple play options from both sides of the conflicts, it is destined to whet the appetite of any war gaming fan. Seize control of the skies. View larger. Patrol old Europe on foot. View larger. Maneuver armored units in the field. View larger. Story In the summer of 1944, the Second World War 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. In the ultimate test of military strategy, Order of War will challenge you not only to lead America's finest to victory in the West, but also place you in command of German forces charged with repelling the Red Army's seemingly unstoppable offensive in the East. Even the keenest military minds will find that it's one thing to make history, but quite another to change it. Do you have what it takes to command? Game Modes Committed to providing the best WWII combat gameplay experience at all levels, game developer Wargaming.net has built several gameplay modes into Order of War. These include two different campaign modes--American vs. German on the western front, or German vs. Russian on the Eastern front--as well as multiplayer Deathmatch and Skirmish modes. Key Game Features Experience WWII warfare on an epic, cinematic stage; that truly captures the intensity and scale of the battlefield. Take Command of an entire armoured force consisting of up to 1,000 soldiers, tank divisions, armoured vehicles, artillery and air force. Players can choose between two different campaign modes offering completely different storylines, missions, objectives and environments. Experience the unique dynamic camera that allows players to command troops over huge geographical scale whilst maintaining movie-like vistas and detail. In-depth gameplay modes including two different campaign modes, and multiplayer Deathmatch and Skirmish modes. System Requirements: Minimum: Recommended: OS: Windows XP/Vista Windows XP/Vista Processor: 3.0 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or similar AMD 3.2 GHz Intel Core 2 Extreme or similar AMD RAM: 1GB Ram 3GB Ram Hard Drive: 10GB 10GB Video Card: 256MB nVidia GF 7600 or ATI HD 2400 512MB nVidia GF 8800GT or ATI HD 3870 Other: Keyboard and mouse Keyboard and mouse, or gamepad

Product Description

ORDER OF WAR is the new WWII RTS game for PC from SQUARE ENIX, developed by strategy game specialist, Wargaming.net Players take complete command of vast numbers of troops, tanks, artillery and aircraft in key strategic battles from 1944, experiencing WWII warfare on an epic, cinematic stage; that truly captures the intensity and scale of the battlefield. Storyline: In the summer of 1944, the Second World War 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. Their names were Overlord and Bagration. Overlord famously commenced with the D-Day landings in Normandy and ended in the Liberation of Paris, while Bagration – a far less well-known but far larger Russian operation – crushed the invading German forces in the east, leading to their complete withdrawal from Soviet territory. Had either operation been unsuccessful, history could have been very different. In the ultimate test of military strategy, ORDER OF WAR will challenge you not only to lead America’s finest to victory in the west, but also place you in command of the German forces charged with repelling the Red Army’s seemingly unstoppable offensive in the east. Even the keenest military minds will find that it’s one thing to make history, but quite another to change it. …Do you have what it takes to command?

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cool visuals, dynamic gameplay and loads of fun!, September 29, 2009

By 

Eugene Killam (San Jose, CA) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Order of War (DVD-ROM)

Bought Order of War about a week ago and spent something like 25-30 hours playing it. Being a fan of WWII RTS games for years (CoH, WiC, MoW) I got interested by the opportunity to play WiC-like battles but on larger scale and with nicer graphics - and actually haven't been disappointed yet. OoW plays like a decent and well-balanced strategy game with cool visuals and quick-paced gameplay. There is no resource-gathering and base-building. You are focused on issuing orders, maneuvering on the battlefield and supplying yr army with new replacements. It's no way clickfest - you can use active pause to stop the action, that's what I actually do when I play skirmishes (wish I had this option in MP'). In some scenarios you start with a small group of troops having something like 2-3 squads of infantry and several tank detachments at command and then gradually build up a bigger army controlling hundreds of units on the battlefield. Some missions (like Will to Win (playing for Wermacht)) are extremely massive, I spent about 3 hours trying to fight off the enemy attack and capture all the flags. The Game has a WiC-like control point system - you capture CPs, get money and bring new troops in action. AI is good, it responds to all your moves and maneuvers (on Hard regularly uses air strikes and is good at setting up defense lines). Though, I once made it do some silly things by launching two simultaneous flanking attacks in one of the missions. Cinematic camera is freaking cool- you set up an offensive, lean back and enjoy the movie-like action getting into the battle from time to time to make changes. Even playing online I sometimes switch to this mode to watch my birdies crash enemy positions. Awesome.

My Verdict: while adding not so many new ideas to the RTS genre Order of War is definitely worth trying.

Graphics: 9.0
Sound: 8.5
AI: 8.5
Gameplay: 9.0
Multiplayer: 9.0
Lasting Appeal: 9.0
Overall: 9.0

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and easy to learn, but also detailed and authentic, October 5, 2009

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C. Keeling "Severian" (Connecticut, USA) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Order of War (DVD-ROM)

Order of War ([...]) is an excellent entry into the World War II real-time strategy genre. Although this type of game isn't new, Order of War provides new ideas and a fresh perspective on the typical (and not-so-typical) battles of the Second World War.

For one thing, you can command hundreds of men and vehicles in even a relatively small engagement. Some of the larger battles are so immense that it's hard to keep your units on the screen! You can also zoom in close to hear the sounds of battle and the shouts of the men. The cinematic camera option is also a very cool feature for those times when you've given orders to your units and just want to sit back and watch the battle unfold like a Hollywood blockbuster.

Sure, some of the battles, like D-Day, have been done many times before, but what would a World War II game be without those famous conflicts? Not to mention some lesser-known battles, like the invasion of southern France, or the crossing of the Siegfried Line. Every battle has been meticulously researched and accurately modeled. Even the famous church in the center of St. Mere Eglise is there, along with detailed bunkers on Omaha Beach, and the amazing Leopold railway gun with its monstrous shells.

The combination of infantry, tanks, artillery, and air power provides a variety of tools and tactics that can be used to overcome the opposition. Moving units in company formation (the only way real regimental and brigade commanders can move their troops - by ordering battalion and company commanders around!) makes it easy to manage the large number of soldiers and vehicles on the battlefield. Although the game is deceptively easy to play, it is hard to master, as the AI is quite intelligent at higher levels, terrain becomes crucial to success, and the tactical ebb and flow of battles increases substantially. If anything, multiplayer gaming highlights just how simple the interface is, but how complex the game's strategems can be.

Overall, I'd recommend this game highly to both beginning gamers interested in a World War II RTS that is easy to learn and to grognards steeped in the history of the period and looking to whet their appetite with something simpler but still challenging.

20 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Got COH already - you may want to pass - but check out the demo first., September 23, 2009

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Captain Kevin Carney "MovieDemocom" (Moscow, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Order of War (DVD-ROM)

There is a demo available for this game on the internet and I suggest you try it before you buy it. First a thank you to the publisher for creating a demo. Some companies lack the courage and would rather the gamer jump in head first with their cash in hand. So props to Square Enix.

When it comes to this style of game there are two titles that I use for a base line. Company of Heroes when I want an easy click and forget type of play and then there is, Men of War, when I want a micromanagement firestorm. I LOVE Men of War and I get slightly upset that it doesn't get the draw I feel it deserves (the voice acting is really really bad by the way but the rest of it is great)

So what does this have to do with Order of War. I spent most of the morning playing MOW and a little L4D waiting for the Order of War Demo to download.

I loaded it up and was excited to try it out given IGN rating (gamers I usually side with). Still having the aftertaste of MOW in my gaming mouth, OOW tasted like freezer burnt vanilla. Sure, it has pretty graphic which you can switch on ala `History Channel Mode' and watch a cinematic view of the order that you create... meh it was like bowling with the gutter guards up.
Rather than keep bashing the game that clearly others (IGN included) liked, I strongly suggest you download the demo and try it. If you like it, great you all set to buy it. If not then you saved yourself some cash, that may I suggest you consider spending on another Square Enix game since they were kind enough to put out the demo. Also check out Men of War Demo... or Company of Heroes.
Hope this helps