Panzer Corps Demo

Wargames may not be the most popular type of games out there, but they sure have a dedicated fan base to care for them. Moreover, the developers themselves usually work closely with the fans in order to improve their products and add the most sought-after features, which assures the fact that the final release is more or less exactly what the target audience was waiting for.

For those who are not aware, Panzer General is considered to be one of the best wargames out there, even if the franchise is incredibly old and rusty at this point. Panzer Corps aims to be a spiritual successor to the series, by integrating most of its mechanics and ideas, but also by bringing a great deal of innovation to the formula, completed by a much more powerful graphics engine to keep up with the current times.

Hence, it should come as no surprise that the main campaign centers around the second World War yet again, although it is worth mentioning that almost all the major battles are included. Starting from the Nazi blitzkrieg against Poland and France, all the way to Rommel's incredible struggle in North Africa, they can all be played and customized according to your preferences.

There are hundreds of different units to make use of on the battlefield, each one of which comes with different stats and abilities that can come in handy. The turn-based gameplay mechanics make sure that you get enough time to think about your next move, yet the atmosphere remains as intense as ever, even if nothing actually happens on the screen most of the time. Sometimes, it is enough to know that the next attack can break through your lines and end the war, unless you get lucky.

A great deal of work went into the graphical overhaul as well, since the game definitely looks like it belongs in the 21st century now. Obviously, you should not expect any DirectX 11 special effects or incredible animations, but for what it is worth, the maps and the units do look pretty nice even so. Moreover, the sounds may get repetitive after a while, but they can also keep your spirit up for hours at end.

Panzer Corps did the best it could with what it had and managed to bring back almost everything one could have wanted from a Panzer General sequel. The changes have been thoroughly thought over and they certainly improve the gameplay, not to mention the beautiful new graphics engine.