World War II-inspired RTS
Men of War II is a premium strategy game developed by the Best Way team. This much-awaited sequel to the 2008 title Men of War brings back players to the various theaters of the Second World War. Retaining the real-time strategy gameplay experience, this updated release introduces new weapons, vehicles, missions, and scenarios that retain as much historical accuracy as possible.
Despite being a 2023 release, Men of War II retains the classic RTS feel similar to the original StarCraft or Command & Conquer Red Alert. This reflects in the game’s minimal system requirements, plus full modding and multiplayer support.
Command WWII armies once more
Men of War has established itself as a leading franchise among WWII-inspired strategy games, and Men of War II brings it to a whole new level. Unlike most RTS games that can be won with brute force, this game heavily emphasizes the use of different strategies such as mixing up your compositions, utilizing the lay of the land, and setting up ambushes.
In terms of visuals, it uses an isometric view to show the massive battlefields. Units are generally small but are relative in size to other units, which can make some of them difficult to spot without the game’s commands and markers. You can enjoy the immersive single-player campaign or play online with others. Either way, you get to experience its updated AI systems.
What sets it apart, though, is the level of interaction available in its set designs. Environmental sound effects and destructible towns make every level come to life in this RTS. However, its commitment to realism translates to a very steep difficulty curve. There are a lot of technicalities involved, making this game challenging even with the improved interface and quality-of-life (QoL) changes added.
Designed for hardcore WWII RTS fans
Multilayered gameplay, interactive environments, and historical accuracy all make Men of War II a worthy new-gen entry for the long-running WWII franchise. Its emphasis on getting as much historical accuracy as possible means you get to enjoy units, weapons, and set designs accurate for the time period. On the other hand, expect a lot of defeats as you learn its intricate combat and management mechanics.
