Introduction

Welcome to the world of Company of Heroes 3, where you get to lead your troops into battle but probably end up misplacing them instead! Available on PS5, this game promises tactical gameplay and intense wartime action—but does it deliver like that one pizza place that says 30 minutes or it’s free? Let's find out!

Gameplay

In Company of Heroes 3, you take command of the Allied Forces during their heroic (and sometimes a bit bumbling) invasion of Italy and against the fierce Axis forces in North Africa. But don’t worry, it’s not all trench warfare and sand—and there's a Tactical Pause system! This shiny new feature lets you pause the action like you’re in a movie—queue up commands, sip your Capri Sun, and then boom! Resume the chaos with a tap. It’s a game-changer if your brain can’t function on high-speed mode. And oh boy, the destruction mechanics! Buildings crumble like grandma's famous cookies, allowing for that oh-so-satisfying tactical advantage. Every brick that falls screams, ‘Oh no!’ while your enemies cower behind their crumbling defenses. Plus, there are Italian Partisans (those cheeky rebels) to spice things up—call them in as non-playable characters (NPCs) to help turn the tide, or just to keep things interesting, like a surprise plot twist in a low-budget movie.

Graphics

On the graphics front, Company of Heroes 3 is like that buddy who tries to flex at the gym—pretty decent, but not completely impressive. Built on the Essence Engine 5.0, the visuals are colorful and somewhat realistic, especially the environment—sun-drenched Italian landscapes that scream vacation. Just don't squint too hard at characters or things might get a bit pixelated, like a 1990s TV show during a rainstorm. Overall, the game runs smoothly on PS5, serving up those tactical battles without too much graphical baggage. But remember, it’s not a Pixar movie! Expect great explosions and crumbling structures but maybe not the most finely tuned graphics in every corner, because let’s face it, they can't all be winners.

Conclusion

To wrap it all up in a bow tied with a tank turret, Company of Heroes 3 attempts to bring something fresh to the table with its Tactical Pause and destructible environments. However, it occasionally trips over its own ambitions, leading to mixed experiences, especially on PS5 where it got a 70 out of 100 on Metacritic. For those who loved the previous entries in the series, there’s enough here to keep you entertained amidst the bumpy battles. So if you're ready to command your forces and watch as they hilariously fumble their way through historical warfare, this game might just be your next obsession or your worst headache—much like finals week. Grab your controller, and may your soldiers be less clumsy than you on a Monday morning!

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