Faces of War

This was my introduction to the Men of War Franchise when I was a younger; I had the CD case back when they sold it physically. With other options on the table, this game is now outdated graphically and mechanically, but it maintains the same soul that the other games still have. It's usually very cheap and for the campaigns of all the countries I'd say it's worth it.

Faces of War is the direct sequel to Soldiers: Heroes of World War II and the missing link before the Men of War series. Built on an improved version of Best Way's GEM engine, it expands on its predecessor with larger-scale battles, smarter AI, improved physics, and even more tactical freedom. The core gameplay remains the same: you command a small group of soldiers in real time, where every unit, vehicle, and piece of equipment matters. Success rarely comes from brute force alone—you'll constantly have to improvise, manage your resources, exploit the environment, and adapt to changing situations. Compared to Soldiers, battles are much larger, with friendly AI forces fighting alongside you, making the battlefield feel far more alive without sacrificing the series' trademark attention to detail. The game features three campaigns from the Allied, German, and Soviet perspectives, covering some of the most iconic battles of the final years of World War II. The atmospheric orchestral soundtrack deserves a special mention, as it perfectly captures both the intensity of combat and the somber tone of the conflict, making every mission even more memorable. Despite its age, very few tacti…

Faces of War, just like Soldiers of War, is what STARTED it all for me with the GEM powered gameplay, destructable buildings, gorgeous clunky movement and beautiful voice acting bordering on the silly and nice :) I think.... we need more of this in 2026 onwards.

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good game

Cold game