Mar 2021
Welcome to Enlisted, a game that’s seen more battles than a confused time traveler in a WWII movie. If you're keen on experiencing epic World War II skirmishes but you'd rather not lug around a textbook, then this game is for you. It's free to play, so the price of admission is simply your dignity as you fail to complete your training missions. Grab your virtual helmet; things are about to get messy!
Enlisted specializes in large-scale battles where you command a squad. Yes, you heard it right—up to nine of your virtual buddies will be tagging along for the ride. Don't get too attached, though; they're kind of like a Kardashian—around for moral support, but they won't save your life in any meaningful way unless they get lucky. You get to control one soldier at a time and bark orders at the rest—imagine instructing your clueless friends on where to drop for pizza order (which never arrives). Game modes include classics like Conquest, where you capture points; Invasion, where you play a lethal game of 'how long can I hold the line'; and Destruction, which is less about victory and more about catastrophic failure. Definitely a mood setter for family gatherings. You can also customize your squads and purchase weapons—because why rendezvous at a warzone, when you can shop like you're at a mall post-pandemic? Each class has its own arsenal. Want to be an anti-tank gunner? Cool. Prefer to rush in with a flamethrower? Go for it! Enlisted offers 16 classes—perfect if the idea of a toaster is too mundane for your life choices.
The graphics are like a well-tailored suit that looks good right before a spaghetti sauce disaster. The environments are detailed and scream "I'm a real place, I promise!"; with battles set across the Eastern Front, Western Front, North Africa, and the Pacific, it’s like touring WWII—minus the time travel machine. Realism is the name of the game, attempt to appreciate the pretty angles while simultaneously attempting to dodge bullets. Who knew dodging could be an art form? Expect blood, sweat, and virtual tears as you witness the fiddly animations and noteworthy destructible environments. It’s not a Picasso, but it's a decent piece—just hold on to your hats during a tank roll-over; realism also means potential digital mayhem that might consider killing you off during a chase.
In conclusion, Enlisted is like a buffet of WWII experiences: some dishes will delight, while others might leave you questioning if you should've just ordered a pizza. The gameplay offers tactical depth, and while the learning curve is akin to scaling Mount Everest—with a broken road and no oxygen—it's rewarding once you catch your breath. Lagging servers and bugs may occasionally remind you that it is, in fact, free-to-play, but they'll leave you chuckling (maybe crying) through each respawn. If you're in for a military experience without the hefty price tag, grab your squad; just be sure to issue a pep talk beforehand—you're going to need all the moral support you can get. Happy gaming, soldier, and may your flanks be ever in your favor!
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