Sudden Strike 5

PPEPatryk Dzięglewicz

7/10

Sudden Strike 5, a review of the next installment of the cult RTS series where we return to the battlefields of World War II.

GamereactorPatrik Severin

7/10

In Dominion mode, you need to hold key points. It's a bit like Company of Heroes.

Gamer Social ClubDan Jackson

7/10

Sudden Strike 5 is a solid, if unspectacular RTS experience. It feels authentic and immersive as a WWII strategy game, and really makes you focus on the strategy part of that in order to succeed. It’s clunky controls on console and lack of teaching the player the game hold it back from being great, but any RTS fan should find the experience enjoyable.

SectorSKuni

7/10

Another return to World War II is full of truly challenging battles, made even more complicated by various ailments.

DualShockersJaime Tugayev

Unscored

Sudden Strike 5 delivers real-time tactics in epic WWII battles. A host of tactical options and more than 300 playable units open-up multiple approaches to reach your objectives in a 25 mission campaign on historical battlefields in Europe and North Africa. Timing is key, seize opportunities like capturing strategic locations to gain access to reinforcements or destroying bridges to cut-off enemy movement. Outsmart your enemies while managing supplies, and make sure you are in the right place at the right time to turn the tide of battle. Choose your tactics wisely – we’ll meet you in the trenc...

GamesticDaRmaZat

Unscored

Sudden Strike 5 is a demanding tactical sandbox that rewards those who take the time to master its many moving parts. While the steep learning curve and the constant need for micromanagement might be a bit much for genre newcomers, the combination of massive scale and strategic freedom makes for a truly compelling experience. It manages to capture the tension and chaos of World War II through clever mechanics like the stress system and Prestige-based expansion, creating a loop where every loss is a lesson and every victory feels hard-earned. To conclude, this entry is definitely a solid, polis...