More detailed, frequent tooltips would have been nice. The basics like combat are easy, but expect some trial-and-error frustration while you figure out how to reassign steps, balance logistics, juggle command range and upgrade your divisions. On the other hand, it doesn't do a great job of teaching itself. Sure, there's a detailed combat resolution table buried in the manual, but you can happily play this (quite complex) wargame without ever looking at it.

If that sounds complicated, it's not, because the game just shows you the likely results. When a unit attacks or defends its active steps are multiplied by their combat value, totaled, and compared to the other unit's total for the odds of various results. Steps are either active, a full circle, or suppressed, an empty one.

Sometimes divisions have 'specialist steps' of attached assets-like a detached tank company temporarily assigned to support an infantry division. Every division on the battlefield is made up of sections called steps, each represented by a little dot below the unit's model. Go to the scenario editor to create your own missions and maps.Unity of Command 2 has the same baselines that made the first UoC a success. In the gameplay, in addition to the non-linear campaign for the Allies, users can participate in battles on the side of the “Axis” forces. Take on secondary quests while helping other factions stop them from taking control points and unfolding the story the way you want it. Avoid the enemy from behind, use planes for surprise attacks, explore territories or bomb opponents.įierce battles between artificial intelligence take place on the maps and without you. The strategic component of the gameplay has been significantly improved. This is one of the most important buildings from which your army’s orders are issued. In the headquarters, players manage the army, reorganize warriors, provide them with resources and much more. In battles you have to dispel the fog of war, one of the innovations in the sequel to the cult classic. Nonlinear paths lead you to completely different endings. Don’t forget that in command unit 2 You must advance your attacks, design routes and devise your own battle tactics.Ī dynamic campaign lets you create your own WWII history. Transform from a novice to an experienced commander and lead the anti-Hitler coalitions on the western front in Africa or take command of allied divisions.

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