We’ll need to spend more time with 4 Heroes of Light – and try out the potentially game-changing online play – to see whether our initial frustrations subside, but we must admit we’re not feeling entirely optimistic at the moment. In any case, despite our concerns, we’re excited about the prospect, and curious as to how it’s going to work.Ĭoming hot on the heels of the superb Dragon Quest IX, Square Enix’s own stubbornly traditional/boldly progressive RPG can seem stuck in the past, bringing back some irksome design choices that we hoped we’d never see again. Delivering a visceral WWII gaming experience, Company of Heroes redefines real time strategy gaming by bringing the sacrifice of heroic soldiers, war-ravaged environments, and dynamic battlefields to life. Sadly, we weren’t able to test the most potentially innovative part of the game – the four-player co-op, which is accessible from any town – but if it all works smoothly it could redeem many of the elements that seem a bit hollow when you’re playing solo. Total conversions available on Steam for COH1 are also listed on the Legacy Edition page. The soundtrack, too, diverges from the Nobuo Uematsu-shaped themes of traditional Final Fantasy, but it’s only slightly less memorable for it. The character designs for the four heroes are stunning, while the arty picture-book world they inhabit manages to be uniquely stylized and nostalgic at the same time, harking back to the original games but improving upon them in every way. Less innovative, but more dazzling, is the game’s beautiful visual style. 17 There are four Company of Heroes listed on my Steam account.
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