Ardennes Assault… more like Ardennes Asshole. So basically, you think you're buying some nice, juicy extra missions for Company of Heroes 2, right? Wrong. What you get is an entirely different game mode, slapped together with more strings attached than a used car from a shady dealership. You get to choose three companies to play with, out of four total. But oh-ho-ho, what's this? One of them is locked behind a paywall! Yeah, before you even set foot on the battlefield, they’re already reaching into your wallet with greasy little fingers like, “Hey buddy, you want the full experience? That’ll be extra, thanks.” But fine, whatever, let's dive in. You got a map, you got three companies, you got territories to conquer. It’s kinda like Risk meets World War II, but with fewer board pieces and more ways to get royally screwed. Every battle you fight gets you points, drain the enemy's points to zero, boom, you win. Simple, fun, strategy at its finest… RIGHT? NO. Here's the ba...
Company of Heroes 2 - Ardennes Assault
- Release Date:
- Nov 17, 2014
- Metacritic:
- 81
- Platforms:
- Windows Mac Linux
Game Tags
About This Game
Continuing the story in World War II, this exciting campaign places you in the heart of the battle, once described by Churchill as “...undoubtedly the greatest American battle of the War”. This pivotal conflict is known to many as ‘The Battle of the Bulge.’ Take charge of US Allied forces as they face tactical challenges and punishing terrain during a surprise offensive manoeuvre led by the relentless resurgent Oberkommando West. Watch the dramatic Battle of the Bulge unfold through the eyes of three different Officers; experience first-hand the unique struggles they encounter during the war, and how the weight of your actions will shape their future. The harsh reality of war is that no one is truly safe, and your Companies are not excluded from this ultimate truth. Bear witness to their heroism in the face of extreme odds, and fight to win control of the strategically critical Ardennes region.
KEY FEATURES
- NON-LINEAR CAMPAIGN
- Take control of a strategic meta-map covering the key locations of the Battle of the Bulge.
- Choose the sequence to play the missions to ultimately defeat the mighty German Force and turn the tide of war. - 18 ALL NEW SCENARIOS
- Engage in a dynamic campaign across the Ardennes landscape consisting of
11 missions and 7 engagements inspired by the events of the Battle of the Bulge.
- Campaign progresses with dynamic bonus objectives that change on different playthroughs, giving more replay options than ever before. - 3 ICONIC COMPANIES
- The versatile Airborne unit
- The relentless Mechanized Infantry
- The heavy hitting Support unit
- Choose which one to deploy for each mission. Each of the three Companies is under the authority of a different Officer; each with their own distinct style, perspective and Abilities. - RESULTS THAT MATTER
- Take care with your strategic decisions, as results and overall Company health persists between missions.
- Veterancy earned can help increase an entire Company’s effectiveness, while lost units are a hit to the Company’s overall health.
- Fail to manage resources well and you risk losing a Company for good.
- The decisions you make will ultimately shape the outcome of your battle! - CUSTOMIZATION
- Customize each of your Companies’ 4 unique Abilities with up to 6 selectable upgrades.
- The unique skill tree offers 72 multiple levels of improvement allowing players to specialize their commanders throughout the course of the campaign.
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User Reviews
Don't buy. This so called campaign is just a money grab. Most of the missions are gimmicks and its obvious this was a minimal effort thing. The base COH2 campaign is pretty good but this is just pure hogwash churned out to make money. Can't believe I fell for this. Ugh.
Relic, I have been a fan favorite of the Company of Heroes series. I love playing the Ardennes Assault campaign but at some point it the Airborne battlegroup has become unplayable due to the “Pathfinder” unit never being able to be deployed. When the DLC first came out it worked but it doesn't now. I want to enjoy the games that you make and I have been waiting to purchase any further games until I know that game breaking bugs in your series will not be added and then left to rot after I purchase them. Please fix this so I can trust Relic again. Bug: Pathfinders are unable to be deployed at all leaving the battlegroup worthless.
The first 3 missions in this expansion are timed defence missions THE. VERY. FIRST. THREE. I simply HATE these type of missions The game FORCES you to stay in one spot, defend that spot and wait out a timer while doing it Worst part of these missions? The enemy has NO supply limit. NO unit cap and NO unit recruit timer It sukcs. I hate it. It ruined the game
The balancing in this mode is absolutely horrible, as well as healing your companies is such a pain.
Ew. There's DLC in my DLC!
poggers i guess idk
Only rating Single Player. Dont buy that for that. it is so heavily unbalanced... middle difficulty is easy and hard is nearly impossible at missions with 3 stars, because after 5 min they already have double of your units and first vehicles and after 8 min they have a tiger and invincible tanks... Nice mission...
System Requirements
Minimum
- OS: 32bit Vista
- Processor: 2Ghz Intel Core2 Duo or equivalent
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: 512MB Direct3D 10 capable video card (GeForce 8800 GT or Radeon HD 2900XT)
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 30 GB available space
Recommended
- OS *: 64bit Windows 7 and above
- Processor: 3Ghz Intel i5 quad core or equivalent
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: 1024 MB Direct3D 11 capable video card (GeForce GTX 470 or Radeon HD 5850)
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 30 GB available space
FAQ
How much does Company of Heroes 2 - Ardennes Assault cost?
Company of Heroes 2 - Ardennes Assault costs $4.99. Currently 75% off!
What are the system requirements for Company of Heroes 2 - Ardennes Assault?
Minimum: Minimum: OS: 32bit Vista Processor: 2Ghz Intel Core2 Duo or equivalent Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: 512MB Direct3D 10 capable video card (GeForce 8800 GT or Radeon HD 2900XT) Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 30 GB available space Recommended: Recommended: OS *: 64bit Windows 7 and above Processor: 3Ghz Intel i5 quad core or equivalent Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: 1024 MB Direct3D 11 capable video card (GeForce GTX 470 or Radeon HD 5850) Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 30 GB available space
What platforms is Company of Heroes 2 - Ardennes Assault available on?
Company of Heroes 2 - Ardennes Assault is available on Windows PC, macOS, Linux.
Is Company of Heroes 2 - Ardennes Assault worth buying?
Company of Heroes 2 - Ardennes Assault has 23% positive reviews from 13 players. Metacritic score: 81/100.
When was Company of Heroes 2 - Ardennes Assault released?
Company of Heroes 2 - Ardennes Assault was released on Nov 17, 2014.
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