Play as the US forces or Imperial Japan in Order of Battle: World War II, a WWII strategy game.

Use over 700 different units, build your army, raise a fleet and your air force to win the war.

Download the game and get access to the first map of every campaign.

Order of Battle: World War II masquerades itself as a free game, but unfortunately, it is more of a glorified demo. Regardless, with deep strategical elements and a World War 2 theme, you may find the game appealing. It has over 700 units, and as a commander, you can specialize in 20 different fields, giving your army a unique feel. There is also a unique supply system which you need to use masterfully if you want your forces to succeed in their respective missions. With that said, is the game worth your while? Let’s find out:

Like what we mentioned earlier, Order of Battle: World War II, is more of a glorified demonstration than a free game. Free players can only access the tutorial and the first mission of every campaign, and once you’ve completed them, your free access is over. If you want to unlock the full game, you will need to purchase over $70 worth of DLC, which is relatively higher than most triple A games and isn’t an option if you’re a budget gamer.

If you choose to unlock all of the DLC, you will be treated to a topnotch strategy game with countless elements that seamlessly fit into an outstanding game. Based in World War II, there are countless units you can control, and there are commanders you will unlock as you progress throughout the campaign. You can build an entire armed force covering land-based, naval, and aerial units. From infantry, tanks, fighter planes, bombers, and aircraft carriers, the possibilities are endless.

However, before you can strike at the heart of your opponent's’ defenses, it uses a unique supply system. Basically, land and air units need to be resupplied often in order to maintain a certain degree of efficiency. Failing to supply them will make them moving targets against enemy units. Land units, like tanks and infantry, can get supplies from land-based sources, while aircraft can do so via airfields and naval carriers.

The combat system is mainly turn-based and it uses a hex grid. Each individual hex has its own terrain and has bonuses or penalties for the unit on it. To win a game, you need to accomplish a primary objective. Depending on the campaign, this can be as straightforward as destroying all enemy units or capturing a certain point in the map.

Apart from the campaign, there is also a multiplayer mode wherein you can play with or against fellow Order of Battle: World War II players. Game modes vary, from cooperative play to defeat AI units, or a four-way last man standing scenario.

Overall, Order of Battle: World War II is a fantastic strategy game, but sadly, its free access is limited to the first campaign missions. Buying the DLC is needed to get the full experience, and it can be worth it for strategy gamers. Its numerous strategical elements fit seamlessly together to form a masterpiece. Players are also granted a great deal of freedom to decide the composition of their army, along with their specializations. Granted, a new game will always provide a different experience!