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❤ Tactical Combat Mechanics

The game features a range of tactical combat mechanics that allow players to strategically maneuver and engage their units. Players can counter-attack, use special abilities, and carefully aim their attacks. Units gain experience over time, unlocking new behaviors and skills such as camouflage, sabotage, overwatch, and more. The game's tactical combat is challenging, rewarding players who study enemy tactics and effectively coordinate their squad-level units.

❤ Non-Linear Campaign

Players progress through a non-linear campaign that spans 35 unique historical battles on the Eastern Front, from the initial invasion of the Soviet Union to the Battle of Kursk and beyond. Completing objectives in each battle allows players to advance, with missed objectives able to be completed by replaying missions. This non-linear structure enables players to approach the campaign tactically, choosing which battles to focus on and how to allocate their resources and reinforcements.

❤ Unit Progression and Customization

As players progress through battles, the game introduces new units based on the chronology and the player's performance. Units can level up and unlock new active abilities, allowing players to tailor their forces to the specific challenges they face. This progression system, combined with the ability to choose reinforcements, gives players a degree of customization and strategic control over the composition of their army.

❤ Challenging AI Opponent

The AI opponent can be surprisingly aggressive and challenging, especially at higher difficulty levels. The AI's tactics and decision-making require players to carefully plan their moves and effectively use the game's mechanics to outmaneuver and defeat the Soviet forces.

❤ Accessible but Satisfying Gameplay

The game strikes a balance between accessibility and strategic depth, providing a satisfying and engaging experience for players interested in World War II-themed tactical wargames. While the interface is relatively straightforward and intuitive, the depth of the tactical combat and the challenge posed by the AI have been praised by reviewers.