Company of Heroes 2: Ardennes Assault
Company of Heroes 2: Ardennes Assault builds upon the already stellar Company of Heroes 2 title with a brand new campaign, maps, units and features focused on the Battle of the Bulge.
The campaign covers the journey of the U.S. 7th Armored Division during the German counteroffensive in the Ardennes forest in late 1944. It tells this dramatic story through a series of well-designed missions that really capture the chaos and desperation of the battle. The new maps that accompany the campaign are beautifully modeled with tons of detail and varied terrain.
Players now have access to new reinforcements like the fearsome Tiger II heavy tanks for the Germans and armored bulldozers for the Allies that can clear obstacles and tank traps. Airborne drops can also insert units behind enemy lines, opening up exciting new strategies.
The expansion also adds new commanders on both sides with unique abilities that change up how you approach combat and resource management. These new commanders help keep the battles fresh even after you’ve played through the campaign.
Overall, Company of Heroes 2: Ardennes Assault is an excellent addition to an already great strategy game. The Battle of the Bulge campaign does an outstanding job of capturing the drama and struggle of the battle, and the new units, commanders and maps offer even more variety and strategy options for multiplayer matches. Ardennes Assault is an essential purchase for any Company of Heroes 2 fan.