Company of Heroes 3 manages to find white-knuckle drama in even the smallest moments. In most RTS games - Command and Conquer, Age of Empires - the excitement comes from executing big maneuvers. In CoH, something as simple as moving one squad of soldiers into the same building as another can devolve into an all-out war. It's not just the mechanics; the guns, the explosions, and the soldier yells all sound fantastic. It's a sensory overload, in a way that feels right for a war game. Two years since it was released - to an understandably cool reception - a transformational Company of Heroes 3 update continues the game's redemption story. And if you haven't played it yet, it's now half price.
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