Call to Arms - Gates of Hell: Scorched Earth Review Summary

Powerful new units: Specific units like the Karl Gerät and Jagdtiger are highlighted for their power and effectiveness in gameplay.

Enjoyable and engaging missions: Players find the new missions enjoyable, engaging, and not boring. The additional missions and new vehicles are considered high quality and interesting.

New doctrines and vehicles: The introduction of new doctrines and a variety of new vehicles is well-received. Players appreciate the diversity and quality of the new doctrines and vehicles.

Good value for money: Players feel that the game is worth the price, offering good value for money, especially when purchased at a discount.

Expansion to North Africa: The game expands to the North Africa and Mediterranean theater of war, capturing unique challenges and dramatic battles.

Mission design flaws: Players find the missions to be shapeless, anecdotal, flat, and disappointing. They are also described as boring, uninteresting, lazy, repetitive, and time-consuming.

Misleading doctrine content: The DLC advertises six new unique doctrines but actually offers only two additional doctrines, which are repetitive and not unique. Players feel misled by this.

Gameplay balance issues: Players have encountered balance issues, particularly with certain weapons and mechanics, making some parts of the game overly difficult or frustrating.

Lack of content and narration: Players report a lack of narrators and voiceovers, contributing to an overall feeling of missing content in the DLC.

Long and tedious SP levels: Single-player levels are reported to be a complete slog to get through and take too long to complete.

Mission variety and content: The game offers a wide range of missions, including historical missions and specific named missions. There are missions for different factions like Germany and the Soviet Union, and missions set in various theaters such as North Africa and the Mediterranean.

Gameplay mechanics and features: The game includes various gameplay features such as objective-based gameplay, unit balance, and specific mechanics like lines of sight and grenade throws. There are also mentions of strategic and tactical gameplay elements.

Single-player campaign and modes: The single-player campaign is a significant feature, with eight new missions added. The game also includes modes like conquest and dynamic company mode, providing varied gameplay experiences.

Multiplayer and doctrines: Multiplayer modes and the introduction of new doctrines are key aspects. New units are available as doctrines in multiplayer, enhancing the strategic depth and variety in gameplay.

Specific units and vehicles: The game features specific units and vehicles like the 'Karl' and 'Wirbelwind'. Tank mechanics and vehicle availability are also highlighted, providing a range of tactical options.

Update introduced new bugs: The recent update has introduced new bugs, causing additional problems for players.

Game crashes frequently: Many players report that the game crashes often, disrupting gameplay.

Loading errors occur: Players experience errors during the loading screens, causing delays and frustration.

Gravity bug present: There is a notable bug related to gravity mechanics, affecting gameplay physics.

Worth buying on sale: Many players suggest that the game or DLC is worth purchasing only when it is on sale, particularly at a significant discount.

Language and mode improvements needed: There are requests for adding the Russian language and improvements to direct control mode, AI, and Conquest mode.

Recommended for fans and campaign lovers: The game is highly recommended for those who are already fans of the series or enjoy campaign-focused gameplay.

More Eastern Front content desired: Players are interested in more content related to the Eastern Front, indicating a desire for expanded or additional related content.

DLC enhances experience: Buying the DLC is recommended for a better overall gaming experience.

Community fair range: $15.00 - $20.00.

Game completion: 30.0h.

Story completion: 5.0h.

Session length: 2.0h.

The game becomes fun in multiplayer and cooperative modes, especially with the addition of new doctrines and units, while single-player levels are seen as a slog.

Reported time to anchor: 30m.

Friction: tedious single-player levels; imbalanced units in multiplayer.

Value-Conscious Veteran: Strategic and patient, waiting for the best deals to enhance their gaming experience. Motivation: Getting the best value for their money. Stance: sale.

Enthusiastic Fan: Immersive and engaged, often playing through new content thoroughly. Motivation: Enjoyment and enthusiasm for the game series. Stance: buy.

Multiplayer Strategist: Competitive and strategic, focusing on multiplayer battles and doctrines. Motivation: Enhancing and enjoying the multiplayer experience. Stance: buy.

Monetization: The reviews for this DLC are mixed. While some users appreciate the high-quality content and new missions, many feel that the DLC is overpriced and does not provide enough value for its cost. There are also concerns about pay-to-win elements and a perception that the developers are focused on cash grabbing through DLC releases rather than improving the base game.

Desire for first-person updates: Players are hoping for future updates that include first-person control for infantry.

Gifted game: Some players received the game as a gift.