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❤ Streamlined Yet Tactical Gameplay

The game eschews the intense micromanagement found in similar titles, instead allowing players to command platoons of units as a cohesive force. This reduces the need to control individual soldiers and vehicles, enabling players to focus on high-level tactics and decision-making. For example, the game treats artillery and air support as "off-map" assets that players can call in as tactical support, without having to directly control them.

❤ Rewarding Maneuver Warfare

While the mechanics are streamlined, the game still provides depth in tactical gameplay. Players must carefully consider how to employ their combined-arms forces, maneuvering units to outflank and outmaneuver the enemy. Proper use of smoke, suppressive fire, and coordinated attacks are essential to victory. The game rewards thoughtful deployment of forces and leveraging the strengths of different unit types to counter the enemy.

❤ Persistent Campaigns with Meaningful Consequences

The campaign mode, dubbed "Operations," presents a series of interconnected battles where player choices and performance carry over. Decisions made in one battle can have significant consequences in the next, affecting the resources and composition of the player's forces as they progress. This persistent nature adds strategic depth, as players must carefully manage their limited resources and forces across multiple engagements.

❤ Dynamic and Reactive Battles

The battles in the game are dynamic and reactive, with the AI posing a credible challenge. Enemy forces will adapt their tactics and composition based on the player's actions, requiring constant reevaluation of the player's approach. Battles often ebb and flow, with the momentum shifting as the player's and the enemy's forces clash, creating an engaging and unpredictable gameplay experience.

❤ Accessibility Without Sacrificing Depth

The game strikes a balance between accessibility and depth, appealing to both casual and more experienced real-time strategy players. The streamlined mechanics and controls make the game easier to pick up and play, while still offering meaningful tactical depth and decision-making. Many players praise the game's ability to provide a rewarding and engaging experience without the overwhelming complexity and micromanagement found in some other titles in the genre.