Summary
- Release Year: 2007
- Genres: Real Time Strategy (RTS), Strategy, Tactical
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: Nival Interactive
- Publishers: cdv Software Entertainment
Blitzkrieg 2: Fall of the Reich (2007)
Blitzkrieg 2: Fall of the Reich is the first expansion pack for Blitzkrieg 2, a real-time strategy (RTS) game set in World War II. The expansion pack adds new units, maps, and campaigns to the base game, as well as a number of new features and improvements.
New Units
Fall of the Reich adds over 50 new units to Blitzkrieg 2, including new infantry, tanks, artillery, and aircraft. Some of the new units include:
- German:
- Panzer IV Ausf. H tank
- StuG III assault gun
- Sd.Kfz. 251/1 half-track
- Me 262 jet fighter
- Soviet:
- T-34/85 tank
- SU-100 tank destroyer
- Katyusha rocket launcher
- Il-2 Sturmovik ground-attack aircraft
New Maps
Fall of the Reich also adds 10 new maps to Blitzkrieg 2, including both historical and fictional maps. Some of the new maps include:
- Historical:
- Battle of the Bulge
- Battle of Berlin
- Battle of Kursk
- Fictional:
- Operation Unthinkable
- Invasion of Japan
New Campaigns
Fall of the Reich adds two new campaigns to Blitzkrieg 2, one for the Germans and one for the Soviets. The German campaign follows the Wehrmacht’s desperate struggle to defend the Reich from the advancing Allied forces, while the Soviet campaign follows the Red Army’s relentless push towards Berlin.
New Features
In addition to new units, maps, and campaigns, Fall of the Reich also adds a number of new features and improvements to Blitzkrieg 2, including:
- Improved AI: The AI in Fall of the Reich has been significantly improved, making the enemy more challenging and unpredictable.
- New weather effects: Fall of the Reich adds new weather effects, such as rain, snow, and fog, which can affect gameplay in a variety of ways.
- New unit abilities: Fall of the Reich adds new unit abilities, such as the ability to camouflage units and to call in artillery strikes.
- Improved graphics: Fall of the Reich features improved graphics, including new textures and models.
Reception
Blitzkrieg 2: Fall of the Reich was well-received by critics, with many praising the expansion pack’s new units, maps, and campaigns. The expansion pack was also praised for its improved AI and graphics. However, some critics found the expansion pack to be too difficult, and complained that the new weather effects could be annoying.
Overall, Blitzkrieg 2: Fall of the Reich is a solid expansion pack that adds a lot of new content and features to the base game. If you’re a fan of Blitzkrieg 2, then Fall of the Reich is definitely worth checking out.
Score: 8/10
Review Score
7.5/10
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