a game well worth the money. i dint know they made games like this before men of war. even though they all look the same, i think one has alot funner campagne but lacks in multiplayer

I believe Faces of War is the first game in the "of war" games, along with Soldiers: Heroes of World War II. It was followed by games like Men of War and Theater of War and I think it is a great place for people to start the series. It has a good tutorial that explains how to play the game. If I had to give a quick summary of Faces of War I would describe it like a mix of commandos and company of heroes.

You control a small squad of soldiers similar to commandos and each soldier has his own strengths like in that game except it's not quite as focused on having each soldier only being able to perform certain actions. With that said, you still have a lot of options at your disposal. You can take direct control of each individual soldier and have him use items he comes across throughout the missions. You can search dead soldiers for items like health packs, ammunition, grenades and weapons. You can also take control of tanks, jeeps and machine gun nests ect. that you come across. This really makes the game interesting and makes it stand out from games like Company of Heroes.

Faces of War is much more action packed than commandos and that's where it is similar to Company of Heroes. You don't build bases like CoH but like CoH you are usually having to react quickly and think about where to position your troops to keep them alive while dealing with a variety of dangerous enemies as you progress through the level. Faces of War is much more intense because you won't be calling in wave after wave of cannon fodder to accomplish your mission like in CoH.

Faces of War will require some strategy as you will almost always be outnumbered and outgunned. Also, the environments are destructive as seen in CoH so hiding in one spot to long may lead to some tense moments as you find yourself exposed after having your cover destroyed. The levels are well designed and offer a wide variety of missions. You might be sneaking into a base at night on one mission and driving a tank the next. It's surprising that this game was not more popular because I find it to be just as good as CoH.

The only real flaws I have with Faces of War is that the AI pathing is sometimes pretty bad. You tell your troops to move to an area and they run directly in front of dangerous enemies instead of trying to move using the safest path. So that requires some micromanagement. Also the commands take some getting used to. Getting your soldiers to do what you want sometimes feels more difficult than it should. Especially when you are under fire and in that moment every second counts. But of course the more you play the better you get at the game and the controls will get easier, so stick with it.

Finally, the graphics are really good considering how old the game is and the sounds of the war going on around you are all done really well. The voice acting is one downside to the game because they don't get the accents correct for each campaign type . There are 3 campaigns to tackle. Russian, German and Allies and they are all fun and provide many hours of gameplay. Faces of War is a great game for anyone who is looking for some good old WW2 RTS action and at the price its going for it may just surprise you how such a great game slipped through the cracks. I highly recommend Faces of war and give it a 8.5 out of 10.

This game was unknown to me when it was first released. It was only by accident that i stumbled upon it due to the fact company of heroes took all of the lime light. However this game is so much better. This is a complete WW2 strategy game and should be rated with the best.

It is laid out in the same way as men of war with the graphics pretty much at the same level. However the campaigns are more interesting than men of war especially the axis campaign which focus on late war Europe (market garden etc)

Faces of War is an extremely well presented game. This game is similiar to such games as Soldiers at War, etc. The graphics are very good, although it is not as good as the latest war strategy games such as Company of heroes. This is to be expected because, this game preceded those. The musical score in the game is excellent and one of the better background music pieces you will come across in any game. That's how good it is. The game has one of the better in-game tutorial and more game companies should follow this lead. Many already do, but some games are shockingly lacking in this department.

The game does require patience, and can be unforgiving if you make mistakes, however that may not be a bad thing for some gamers, who like a dose of realism in their games. If so then faces of war will not dissapoint. All in all this is a quality production, and if you are a fan of the genre, you will not be dissapointed. This will be a welcome addition to your game collection. At this price you simply can't go wrong. This is the type of game where if you are not a fan of this type is a three stars. If you are a fan, then four stars. No doubt.

The second brother in the family, after Soldiers - Heroes of WW2 and before Men of War, Faces of War is a nice introduction to this awesome series. From the snowy hills of the Battle of the Bulge to the siege of the fortress of Brest-Litovsk, be ready to command your men in some of the most exciting action ever seen in a RTS ! Destroy tanks, drive tanks, fend off assaults, prepare ambushes, lead a breakthrough, make a surprise raid ! Essentially the more explosive and higher octane companion of the Commandos series (which sadly ended abruptly after the lackluster Strike Force).

- Men of War meets Company of Heroes -

No, not really, but similarities are there. Faces of War is a good enough RTS that depicts WWII themes. The graphics are still appealing to the eye and what I like the most is that this isn't only an RTS - the game allows you to put yourself in the shoes of a real soldier from that era. The sound is excellent, the AI is above average and, best of all, almost everything that's above ground can be destroyed to some level. If you're into the WWII and impossible odds and unpredictable outcomes, Faces of War should probably be on your list of to-play games.

This is the WW2 strategy Best Way produced before striking gold with the similarly complex and demanding Men of War series.

In truth it's not all that different to the Men of War games. The mechanics, graphical style and interface are all familiar enough. It also has a similar level of polish (and equally bad voice acting).

The only reason this game disappeared into obscurity on release was that it was released in the same month as the rather more intuitive and generally just awesome Company of Heroes. CoH is a titan of the RTS subgenre and it was inevitable that Faces of War couldn't withstand such a release date misstep as that.

So at the time Faces of War was surplus to requirements and wasn't given the time it needed for people to really appreciate it for what it is.

But on the bright side that does at least now mean you can pick up a bargain. So do it!

If you played soldiers heroes of world war two, you will definately notice how similar the games are in some ways, and the changes that have been made. The game in some aspects is better and can be abit difficult at certain times. However it still is a great game and if you really liked heroes of world war 2, then you will more than likely love this game!

Having completed all of my current collection of games I wanted to find something new and exciting. I read the reviews on Faces of War and was quite surprised. The game itself is fantastic. For my first encounter I loved the interactivity, and the ease of being able to pick up the game and start playing immmediately. On my way to completing this game for a second time and it is still hard to put down and stop playing,(even for a second time)

Definately a worthwhile purchase 10/10

This is one of the best tactical games out there, in my opinion. It is always fun during a heated firefight to sneak a single soldier up to the enemy's flank manually tossing grenades (admittedly, the AI is not so good with grenades), then spraying any survivors with an SMG.

Vehicle combat is also breathtaking, with very realistic damage depending not only on the gun but where the shell hits, and from what angle...if your Sherman takes a glancing blow from a Panther, it might just survive. For wheeled vehicles, if your wheel gets shot off you are left with a metal bunker-I was once playing co op with a friend and had stolen a German half track; a front wheel got blown off so I had to sit there tossing 37mm shells at the enemy to cover my friend who was advancing with infantry.

Playing co op is a VERY good part of the game-it allows you to do coordinated attacks on different flanks, which is very useful in attacking heavy defensive positions.

However, the main flaw in the game is, to me, the atrocious voice acting, so much so I would give it 4 stars. Everything else, the graphics, the physics, the gameplay, is all great to me.

I had delayed on getting this game for a long time, and after getting it and playing it I have no idea why I delayed.

This game is to tactical rts as Hearts of Iron is to grand strategy.

I was utterly amazed at the control and detail you have in relation to your soldiers and the enviroment.

I don't see mentioned alot is that you can actualy steal enemy vehicles that have been abandoned or disabled.

The damage model system for vehicles is extremely extensive, as well as the armour penetration table. A 45mm won't penetrate a Panther from the from for example.

Some of the controls are a bit odd but it doesn't take much time to figure them out.

I havn't tried the arcade mode, instead switching it right to tactics mode, and it can be very difficult. If you are not adept at quickly managing multible troops in a very short ammount of time you will have difficulty.

I assume arcade mode is easier but I can't vouch for that.

Over all the game is an absolutely brilliant tactical RTS, and I would highly recommend it to anyone who is a fan of the genre.

I am not normally a fan of RTS games, but I was surprised at how easily I got into this. Being able to take control of individual members made it easier to get "immersed" in the battle. The graphics are good, the physics often surprising in the details they get right, and the controls work well enough. Definitely worth picking up, especially if it's only a few dollars.

Faces of War is a good game. Chronologically, it was developed and released after Soldiers: heroes of World War 2. It has the squad based action of Soldiers, but it has lots of allied soldiers fighting alongside your squad. So, this game lies somewhere between Soldiers and Men of War.

If you like large battles but don't want to control lots of men, this is the game for you in the series. Also, the destructability and attention to detail is what makes the series great (i.e. tanks have good frontal armour and terrain destructability where things can be blown up and used for cover).

Better than Soldiers. Many people say that Faces of War are worse, because its not as much focused on commanding a small group of soldiers. I see it as a advantage, because action goes pretty fast, everytime on the screen there are dozens of soldiers, vehicles and so on, which looks like a real warfare.

The graphics are good. This is not the level of company of heroes, but explosions, units, textures are smooth and you couldn't have any problems with recognizing them.

The weaponry sounds like real - each piece of weapon has unique sound - you don't even need to look on the screen to know what's going on.

The speeches are the only weaknes of the game. Sure, the unites are speaking in language of their nationality, but in the briefings they all talk english - and they talk bad, with funny and annoiyng voices.

The game is hard for the begginers but when you learn it - you will love it.

Strongly recommend for the fans of tactical rts games.

Before you embark on any of Men of War series game, you must play this one first. Faces of war has a very good tutorial and teach you how to play the game.

It has an OK graphic and good physics. In fact if you hit a tank turret with bazooka, you can see it sent flying damaging surrounding things.

The only con I see is that you can die easily and the awkward control where all action is done using left click instead of right click in usual RTS games and there are no way to set this in the settings.

Direct control is better suited for tank battle. For infantry battle, it is best to let the soldier aim for itself. I found that the shoot much accurately than using direct control.

Voice over? Well not quiet that good. But the games is ok and it works in windows 7 great.

Awesome! This game has a bit of Commandos series, Blitzkrieg and some RPG with huge items, weapons. Big battlefield but you just control several small squads, can control all vehicles, tank, artillery.... appear ingame. Good graphics and sound, variety missions ( most of them is total attack, but little stealth mission). Very different with Company of Heroes (more realistic)Above all, this game has nice price with just 5 bucks.

not perfect by any means andit is hard to get into. that said if you want depth and detail over the normal rts games then this is where to go

If you enjoyed Men of War, or like the idea but want a cheap alternative, Faces of War is definitely worth a go. It runs on the same engine, and is the previous game in the series. In some ways it's a better introduction, easing you in more gently than MoW. The trade-off is that it's not quite as polished or balanced as MoW. Still, if you've watched a video or two and like the idea of the game, go for it! FoW is a very good game in its own right.

Faces of War is a great WW2 rts with really challenging missions that provide much satisfaction once you overcome your obstacles. Each soldier has an inventory, enabling you to customize their equipment to suit your needs on the battlefield. You are able to commandeer just about anything on the battlefield as long as it isnt destroyed such as tanks, jeeps, trucks, artillery and even heavy machine guns. This would allow you to form your strategy on approaching your objectives. Overall, this is a great game for those strategy game lovers seeking a good challenge.

Faces of war is a great game with some great ideas. For some people the game would be a bit hard but if you like a challenge this is the game you should try.

And, it costs not lots.

I loved the first one of this series, Heroes of WWII, like ice cream, but this one was a kind of dissappointment for me. This is not bad game, but it's not as good as prequel either. When difficulty level is not too easy, it's too hard.

Now I'm going to try out Men of War, heard it's more balanced than Faces..

Faces of War shares many features found within Soldiers: Heroes of WW2, and while that may deter some players from even touching the game, they would have to be mindless not to. The game, while brutally difficult, is a fun challenge for any hardcore RTS fan. You are able to control your troops, giving more tactical immersion than some games like Starcraft and Stronghold.

Even though the game is hard as heck, if you take your time and use stealth, you will no doubt come out of the battle alive.

FOW features things like manual control of your soldier

a nifty inventory system and pretty damn good damage system. The battles are nothing short of fun and tactics. There is no skirmish missions. The campaing is very challenger in most of the time. I haven´t tryed

multiplayer.If you like simulations and are above of the age of shot-shot you will like this game !

I think this game has a great engine and a great concept.. Yet it lacks something. The units seem a little sluggish and are hard to control at all times. I find it a bit hard to see what's happening with all of my squad at the same time. That isn't to say that I don't like the game, I think it's a gem. And at this price tag it is a must buy.. Especially due to the fact that the buildings are completely destructible!

Faces of War is a great RTS game, having many things in common with Soldiers: Heroes of World War 2, one of my ever-favourites. The single player campaign is very cineastic and intense, the only drawback here is that the players units are a lot better than the enemy units (1 of your men will easily win against 3 enemies, even on hard). Men of War, the successor of this game, has done this better.

Faces of War is a truly different game than the other World War II shooters. In FoW, one controls a squad rather than a single soldier, creating a more authentic approach to fighting in 1944 Europe. The game is very thorough, with nice graphics, an above-average AI, realistic physics,and a variety of missions and weapons. The only thing that lost it a star was the fact that it can be hard to handle all the soldiers at the same time in a raging battle. 4/5.

If you've been wondering what all the fuss is about with Men of War this is an excellent way to try the waters without spending too much. As with all games in the series, you get solid tactical action with a great physics system. While your troops always benefit from your direct control, the AI remains competent enough to hold it's own (just don't expect it to use grenades or switch weapons by itself). The difficulty wavers throughout the campaigns, but when you're having this much fun it's easy to ignore.

Thanks to a realistic approach to the physics things like where you hit a tank matter, and of course seeing the battlefield torn up as the fight wears on is amazing. Highly recommended if you enjoyed the more thoughtful approach of Company of Heroes.