Order of Battle: World War II

Order of Battle: World War II is a breath of fresh air for all strategy fans. It is a game that takes wargaming to a new level by upgrading every single game element and rebooting the genre for a new generation of players.

Order of Battle: World War II is a strategy, free to play and world war ii game developed by The Artistocrats and published by Slitherine Ltd..
Released on April 30th 2015 is available only on Windows in 5 languages: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain and Russian.

It has received 2,926 reviews of which 2,282 were positive and 644 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. 😊

The game is free to play on Steam.

The Steam community has classified Order of Battle: World War II into these genres:

Strategy Free to Play World War II Simulation Turn-Based Wargame Turn-Based Strategy Hex Grid Multiplayer War Singleplayer Turn-Based Tactics Historical Tactical Replay Value Turn-Based Combat Asynchronous Multiplayer Co-op Moddable Level Editor

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Requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows

OS *: 8 / 10 (the game runs on Windows 7 but no support will be provided)
Processor: Pentium 4 or equivalent
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: 512 Mb DirectX 11 video card with shader model 2.0
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Storage: 1 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card

Reviews

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Dec. 2024

Basic but fun enough because it covers areas not covered by most other games.

Dec. 2024

If you like turn-based strategy wargames, this one is perfect for you. Take some time to enjoy the graphics. The planes and ships are historically accurate and have a lot of nice detail for an operations-level wargame like this.

Dec. 2024

Gameplay Mechanics: 8/10 Narrative: 7/10 Graphics: 7/10 Sound and Music: 7/10 Replayability: 9/10 Innovation: 8/10 Order of Battle: World War II is a turn-based strategy game that provides a deep and engaging experience, offering a fresh take on tactical gameplay in a World War II setting. The game’s mechanics strike a good balance between accessibility and depth. Players command ground, naval, and air units across expansive hex-based maps, utilizing terrain, supply lines, and unit specialization to outmaneuver opponents. The logistics system, which emphasizes supply and reinforcements, adds an extra layer of strategy, earning gameplay a solid 8/10. The narrative is serviceable, focusing on historically inspired campaigns that span the major theaters of World War II. While the scenarios are well-crafted, the storytelling is limited, serving primarily as a backdrop to the gameplay. For its contextual and straightforward approach, narrative scores a 7/10. Graphically, the game offers a clean and functional aesthetic. The unit models and map designs are detailed enough to provide immersion but fall short of being visually striking. The graphics effectively convey the setting without standing out, earning a 7/10. The sound and music are fitting, with appropriate battle sounds and a soundtrack that complements the World War II theme. However, the audio design lacks the variety or impact to make it particularly memorable, resulting in a 7/10. Replayability is a major strength, with numerous campaigns, customizable difficulty settings, and a rich selection of scenarios to explore. The variety of factions and unit types ensures plenty of room for experimentation and strategic variety. Replayability scores a strong 9/10. Innovation shines in the game’s logistics system, which adds a unique twist to the genre. The need to manage supply lines and reinforcements makes each decision feel impactful, setting Order of Battle apart from its peers. For its creative mechanics, innovation scores an 8/10. In summary, Order of Battle: World War II is a robust and rewarding strategy game that offers plenty of depth and variety for fans of the genre. While its narrative and presentation may not break new ground, its gameplay and replayability make it a standout title for World War II enthusiasts.

Nov. 2024

My fav turn based strategy, classical hex system, IMHO best WWII turn based strategy out there.

June 2024

OoB never gets old. So many campaigns, so much replay value... It's a game I always go back to.

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Free to play

7.6

2,282

644

Online players

215

Developer

The Artistocrats

Publisher

Slitherine Ltd.

Release 30 Apr 2015

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