Codename: Panzers Phase One
by CDV Software
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Video Game Reviews of Codename: Panzers Phase One
Customer Review: Reminds me of an all-time favorite
Summary: 5 Stars
As a long time wargamer (I've been involved in the hobby more than 30 years), I've come to appreciate a wide range of games. In the end, "is it fun?" should be the most important question asked, and Codename Panzers responds with a resounding "yes!"
While there is something to be said for hardcore simulations and games that stick to the historical record on every details, such games can be a chore to play and beyond the opening setup, one really isn't replicating history anyway. Of all the computer wargames I've played (and I've played almost all of them over the years), my favorite was probably the highly-abstracted, "lite" wargame, Panzer General by SSI.
Codename: Panzers has a number of elements that bring back fond memories of this old classic. As one moves through the campaigns, "prestige" earned by winning battles can be spent to purchase more troops for one's force. Units that acquit themselves well in battle earn experience, making them more effective in combat. While it is most definitely a strategy game, these elements help develop an attachment to particular troops not unlike characters in an RPG. Finally, the player's alter-ego can earn medals by accomplishing his missions well.
Graphically, the game looks terrific. Codename: Panzers is among the games defining the new standard in graphical excellence when it comes to realtime strategy games. Virtually everything in the environment is destructable, adding greatly to the immersion factor that provides a compelling cinematic experience.
The missions, not unlike Panzer General, start easy and progressively become more difficult. Early on, one can get by using armor alone, but as the missions become more complex, combined arms operations are needed.
Codename: Panzers is a fair degree closer to historically accurate modeling than Panzer General, but those harboring high requirements in this regard should look to another CDV-published series, Combat Mission, for a better account. Some targets respond predicably when hit with certain weapons, others, however, require "attrition" to finally eliminate them. It wasn't tens of hits that destroyed powerful tanks - it was often one properly-placed shell immobilizing the unit or destroying it outright. Lines of sight are too short, as are engagement distances, particularly with armor. On the flip side, however, A Tiger tank takes very little damage to a head-on shot by a Sherman. The comparitive features and abilities of the units feels authentic, even if the implementation of the game system leans toward the abstract. The net effect is a fun game to play, and I approve of the results.
Customer Review: World War 2 RTS fun
Summary: 4 Stars
Codename: Panzers is a fun, realistic rts based in World War II. Units are beautifully rendered, capabilities are fairly accurate, gameplay is high paced yet not out-of-control and the overall graphics are great. Like most rts games, units have to be hit numerous times in order to score a kill. This factor may be a turn off to 'purists' who look for one shot, one kill kind of games. Codename: Panzers is not such a game. However, it provides a fairly realistic treatment of World War II combat despite being an rts. In particular, using combined arms effectively is a must. Given these factors, I think Codename: Panzers is a winner.Customer Review: All Day All Night
Summary: 5 Stars
Great 3D-engine. Point of view easily switchable in any direction, any time. Surprising again and again. Great realism!
Instant action!
Customer Review: To less for todays standard in RTS
Summary: 1 Stars
Hello,
i played at least the AO'Games, WC3 and Comand & Conquer Generals + ZH and must really say that the SinglePlayer Modus is "ok" in relation to this other RTS games but also a fact is, when you like to play Multiplayer (i think most of us would do that) with this game i couldn't suggest this game. Until there wouldn't be several patches for the multiplayer modus (so sty tunend). The main problem is that everybody could change the prices for his vehicles and soldiers =/. With this problem I only could warn you to buy it and i will rever to other games (ground control 2 for e.g.).
yours
cb
Customer Review: A lot of bugs
Summary: 1 Stars
I bought the German version and I'm really pissed off. Unfortunatelly this game contains a lot of bugs. I have already invested more than 10 hours into making the game run on my PC (reinstalling drivers, changeing IRQ settings, etc). To no avail - it still crashes or freezes within 5 seconds.
Lots of other users of the German version seem to have the same problem (see forums). The newly released patch does not change the situation. Take care! Tom