Info about Call to Arms - Gates of Hell: Finest Hour: Official game description: From the early war “Blitzkrieg” in France to the final fights in Germany, this DLC offers the Commonwealth faction on the Western front. Re- live the British Empire’s Finest Hour in spectacular historical detail, in both multiplayer and singleplayer! It features English, Scottish, Canadian and Polish forces, all with their own specific uniforms, equipment, voice acting and special perks. A massive amount of multiplayer and singleplayer content makes this our largest DLC to date. Singleplayer ------------ Two singleplayer campaigns are included, each with a new level of cinematics, gameplay and detail. The Commonwealth campaign consists of 7 scripted missions and 3 skirmishes, portraying the British Expeditionary Force in the first desperate days of “Fall Gelb” in the West, followed by the action on D-Day capturing Pegasus bridge and the offensive action around Caen. This is followed by action - packed missions for Operation Market Garden and the paradrops in Germany - you will be there from the first to the last day of the war on the Western front! The German campaign consists of 5 scripted missions and 1 skirmish. This campaign depicts what would later be called “Blitzkrieg”; starting with the first chaotic but victorious days in France, fighting and surrounding the French and British armies as Rommel’s 7th Panzer (“ghost”) division, followed by missions later in the war defending the Atlantikwall and several counterattacks in Normandy and during Operation Market Garden. The grim struggle for control of the Scheldt estuary rounds out the war in the German campaign. Multiplayer ----------- “Finest Hour” also introduces the Commonwealth in early, mid and late war periods, with 4 doctrines for each period and 20 brand new Western front MP maps, plus all of the new weapons, vehicles and tanks. Conquest -------- For conquest, 25 Western front maps are included. These use a new and unique set of assets, created to give you a good impression of the battlefields in the Netherlands, Flanders, Northern France and elsewhere. The German conquest arsenal has been expanded for this DLC as well, to complement the equipment you would expect to find on any early war battlefield where these nations went head to head. Visuals ------- Finest Hour introduces a completely new set of visuals with hundreds of highly detailed environment models; we’ve even added bagpipes! There is added glossiness to the textures for higher fidelity, and we've manufactured over a thousand environmental assets, reinforcing the feel of authenticity for the locations and countries you fight in. Content of the DLC ------------------ This DLC is our largest to date and contains the following: * Large asset collections for the Netherlands and Flanders with over 1000 assets in total. * 170 new vehicles for the Commonwealth and Germany * Over 500 human models and over 100 equipment items for the Commonwealth * The Commonwealth faction for conquest and multiplayer in early, mid and late war * A singleplayer campaign for the Commonwealth featuring 7 storyline missions and 3 skirmishes * A singleplayer campaign for Germany featuring 5 storyline missions and 1 skirmish * 20 new multiplayer maps * 25 new conquest maps Release date: Dec 2, 2025 Categories: Real-time Strategy, Single-player Campaigns, Multiplayer, Historical Simulation, Tactical Combat, Vehicle Combat, Campaign Mode Feature scans: - MTX: score 25; verdict: Mixed Reception with Pricing Concerns; summary: The DLC has received positive feedback for its content and quality, with many users finding it enjoyable and worth the price. However, there are significant concerns about the pricing, with many users suggesting it is overpriced. Additionally, some users perceive the developers as greedy due to the lack of discounts and the high cost of DLCs. - Steam Deck: score 90; verdict: Broken; summary: The analysis of user feedback for the Steam Deck experience reveals significant issues with frequent crashes, performance problems, and gameplay disruptions. These technical barriers greatly impact the user experience, making the game less enjoyable and more frustrating to play. - Hardware Profile: No data Feature extractions: - Community Price: - Community fair range: $20.00 - $35.00 - Reasoning: The evidence shows a mix of opinions on the pricing of the game. Some users feel that the game is worth the price due to its quality and content, while others suggest that a fair price would be slightly lower, around 20 euros. The general sentiment indicates that the game is valued but there is a desire for a slight discount from the current price. - Playtime Metrics: - Game completion: 20.0h - Story completion: 15.0h - Session length: 2.0h - Endgame: N/A - Reasoning: The evidence suggests that players spend significant time on individual missions, with one player noting that 2 hours were spent on a single mission. This indicates that the typical session length can be quite long. The mention of a story-focused campaign and comparisons to other DLCs suggest a substantial amount of content, implying that completing the entire game or just the story could take a considerable amount of time. However, specific hours for game completion, story completion, and endgame content are not explicitly mentioned, making it difficult to provide precise estimates. - Time-to-fun: - Summary: The game is fun and engaging, especially when played with friends, with a well-paced campaign and high replayability, but some missions are more enjoyable and manageable in co-op mode. - Stance: Fun then drops - Anchor: Playing with friends - Time to anchor: 0h 30m - Friction: lack of multiplayer options; difficulty of some missions when played solo; tedious stealth missions - Unlock drivers: playing with friends; engaging campaign missions - Conditions: co-op mode; multiplayer; playing with friends - Player Archetypes: - Story-Driven Campaign Enthusiast (sale) - Motivation: Engaging story and high-quality content - Playstyle: Single-player focused, enjoys story-driven campaigns and skirmish missions - Experience: veteran - Purchase stance: sale - Labels: DLC fan; Story-driven player - Reference games: Company of Heroes; Men of War - Skirmish Mission Specialist (sale) - Motivation: Enjoyment of skirmish missions and single-player content - Playstyle: Single-player focused, enjoys skirmish missions and taking time to complete them - Experience: familiar - Purchase stance: sale - Labels: Single-player enthusiast; Skirmish mission lover - Reference games: Company of Heroes; Sudden Strike - Multiplayer Strategist (sale) - Motivation: Enjoyment of multiplayer and PvP content - Playstyle: Multiplayer focused, enjoys PvP and conquest modes - Experience: mixed - Purchase stance: sale - Labels: Multiplayer enthusiast; PvP strategist - Reference games: Company of Heroes; Wargame - Critical Evaluator (no buy) - Motivation: Value for money and quality improvements - Playstyle: Varies, but focused on identifying and criticizing flaws - Experience: mixed - Purchase stance: no buy - Labels: Critical player; Value-conscious gamer - Reference games: Various RTS games Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category. Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews. What players like: - High praise for DLC quality (weight 0.26): Players consistently praise the DLC as one of the best, highlighting its quality, fun factor, and the substantial amount of content it adds. - Engaging campaign missions (weight 0.24): The campaign missions are praised for being improved, enjoyable, and challenging, providing a high-quality single-player experience. - Diverse factions and perspectives (weight 0.23): The inclusion of British and German sides, along with detailed British forces and campaigns for both Commonwealth and German forces, adds depth and variety. - Substantial content volume (weight 0.18): The DLC is noted for its impressive amount of content, including new maps, assets, and a large number of new vehicles. - Enjoyable multiplayer experience (weight 0.16): Players find the missions and overall gameplay enjoyable, especially when playing with friends, enhancing the multiplayer experience. - Excellent map design (weight 0.14): The DLC includes a variety of well-crafted and detailed maps that are highly appreciated by players for their quality and atmosphere. - Cinematic and story elements (weight 0.08): The DLC includes cinematic and story-based elements that enhance the storytelling and provide a cinematic feel to the gameplay. - Positive reception of the game (weight 0.07): The game is regarded as one of the greatest WW2 RTS games, highlighting its overall quality and standing in the strategy game market. - Conquest mode feedback (weight 0.06): The conquest mode is mentioned, with players providing feedback on its flavor and the addition of new conquest maps. - Reasonable pricing (weight 0.06): The price of the DLC is considered acceptable, reasonable, and justified by players. Common complaints: - High DLC cost (weight 0.28): Many players find the DLC to be overpriced and not worth the cost. The high price tag is a common complaint among users. - Mission design flaws (weight 0.27): Players report various issues with mission design, including poor layout, unwinnable scenarios, and excessive difficulty. Some missions are perceived as too simple or boring, while others are seen as catastrophically difficult or poorly designed. - Excessive bugs (weight 0.23): The game is reported to have a high number of bugs, ranging from minor issues to game-breaking problems. These bugs affect gameplay and overall experience significantly. - British tanks imbalance (weight 0.14): British tanks are criticized for being either too weak or too strong, leading to balance issues. Some players find them too fragile, while others consider them overpowered. - Vehicle movement issues (weight 0.13): Some vehicles in the game have movement problems, requiring manual operation and not responding to orders. This issue affects the gameplay experience negatively. - Performance problems (weight 0.11): The game suffers from performance issues, including severe frame drops and poor optimization. These issues make the game barely playable for some users. - Pathfinding and AI issues (weight 0.11): The game has significant pathfinding problems and poor AI behavior, which affects unit movement and overall gameplay experience. - Achievement bugs (weight 0.08): There are issues with achievements not being triggered or unlocked despite completion, which frustrates players. - Lack of unit variety (weight 0.07): Players report a lack of variety in units and weapons, which makes the gameplay experience less engaging and repetitive. - Historical inaccuracies (weight 0.05): The game is criticized for not being historically accurate, which affects the realism and immersion for some players. - Frustrating gameplay mechanics (weight 0.05): Some gameplay mechanics are found to be frustrating and problematic, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game. - Developer response to criticism (weight 0.05): Players have issues with how developers respond to criticism and feedback, which affects the community's perception of the game. - Weak storyline in DLC (weight 0.05): The DLC is criticized for having a weak storyline, making it one of the weakest DLCs so far. - Unit spawning issues (weight 0.05): Units sometimes spawn in invalid positions, getting stuck behind buildings or beyond map borders, which affects gameplay. - DLC locked content (weight 0.04): Certain technologies and research trees in the conquest mode are locked behind the Airborne DLC, which some players find frustrating. Gameplay feedback: - AI behavior issues (weight 0.16): Players have noted poor AI behavior and pathfinding logic as significant issues. These problems detract from the overall gameplay experience and are frequently mentioned in reviews. - Unit management and control (weight 0.07): Unit management and control are crucial aspects of the game. Players discuss the effectiveness and variations of units, highlighting the importance of unit management in gameplay strategies. - RTS genre praise (weight 0.07): The game is praised for its RTS (Real-Time Strategy) elements and tactical gameplay. Players appreciate the strategic depth and the tactical war game aspects. - Detailed research tree (weight 0.07): The game features a detailed research tree and technology upgrades, which players find engaging and essential for progression. The tech tree adds depth to the gameplay mechanics. - Mission difficulty imbalance (weight 0.06): Some players have noted an imbalance in mission difficulties, with certain campaign missions being significantly harder than others. This variability in difficulty can affect the overall enjoyment of the game. - Conquest mode mechanics (weight 0.05): Conquest mode is mentioned for its unique mechanics and research tree. Players enjoy the strategic elements and the additional layer of complexity it brings to the game. - Infantry combat mechanics (weight 0.05): Infantry combat and performance are key aspects of the game. Players discuss the selection and effectiveness of infantry units, highlighting their role in gameplay strategies. - Tank combat mechanics (weight 0.04): Tank battles and combat mechanics are highlighted for their strategic depth and engaging gameplay. Players enjoy the tactical elements and the variety of tank combat scenarios. - Hardcore difficulty level (weight 0.04): The game features a hardcore difficulty level, which some players find challenging and engaging. This difficulty level adds an additional layer of complexity to the gameplay. - DLC content comparison (weight 0.03): Players compare the content of different DLCs, particularly focusing on the British DLC. These comparisons highlight the variety and depth added by the DLC content. - Doctrines and modifications (weight 0.03): Doctrines and modifications are key aspects of the game, allowing players to customize their gameplay experience. These elements add depth and strategic variety to the game. - Ammunition and weapon types (weight 0.03): The game features a variety of ammunition and weapon types, which players appreciate for adding depth and strategic variety to the gameplay. - Fortifications and vehicles (weight 0.03): Fortifications and gliders, as well as various vehicles, are mentioned by players for their strategic importance and engaging gameplay. These elements add depth and variety to the game. Performance notes: - Optimization issues (weight 0.14): Players report various optimization issues, including poor performance and FPS drops. Some mention improvements in frame rate and graphics, but overall optimization remains a concern. - Bugs and glitches (weight 0.12): The game has numerous bugs, including vehicle bugs, unit spawning issues, and various glitches like troops getting stuck in trenches and random teleportation. - FPS drops and performance (weight 0.1): There are frequent reports of FPS drops, even on medium settings. Some players experience severe drops from 120 to 30 FPS, and additional drops during direct control. - Game crashes and stability (weight 0.1): The game frequently crashes, causing players to constantly restart it. This includes crashes during specific campaigns and general stability problems. - Multiplayer performance issues (weight 0.09): Players report significant lag and performance problems specifically in multiplayer modes and on new maps. This includes general performance issues and poor optimization in multiplayer. - Campaign loading and progression (weight 0.06): There are issues with campaigns not loading properly and getting stuck, preventing progression. Specific mentions include problems with the British campaign. - Sound and control issues (weight 0.05): There are reports of sound issues, such as vehicles not making sounds, and control problems, particularly with vehicle controls. - Server and connectivity issues (weight 0.02): There are mentions of server issues needing improvement, which affect the overall multiplayer experience. Recommendations: - Worth the price (weight 0.15): Several reviews indicate that the DLC is worth its price, offering substantial content and value for money. - Buy DLC on sale (weight 0.12): Many players recommend purchasing the DLC but suggest waiting for a sale to get better value. - Potential for improvement (weight 0.07): Players suggest improvements in game mechanics and hope for future updates and additional content in different regions. - Wait for fixes and updates (weight 0.06): Some reviews recommend waiting until major bugs and balancing issues are fixed before purchasing the DLC. - Recommended for specific interests (weight 0.05): The DLC is recommended for players with specific interests, such as the storyline, dynamic campaign, or particular factions like the British. - Consider alternative options (weight 0.03): A few players suggest alternative options such as installing a specific mod or buying a different DLC first. Other player notes: - Soundtrack from Rise of Hell 2 (weight 0.02): The game features a soundtrack that is reminiscent of or borrowed from Rise of Hell 2. Emotions: - Frustration (weight 0.31): Players are frustrated primarily due to artificial difficulty spikes, particularly with missions involving Tiger tanks and unbalanced gameplay mechanics. Additionally, numerous bugs, game crashes, and poor AI behavior significantly detract from the gaming experience, making missions feel monotonous and unfair. - Disappointment (weight 0.18): Players express disappointment due to the lack of historical accuracy, high cost, and lack of enjoyment in solo play. The absence of expected content, such as specific tanks and factions, along with poor mission design and unaddressed bugs, contribute to this sentiment. - Satisfaction (weight 0.15): Players are satisfied with the high-quality campaign missions, maps, and the variety of infantry and vehicles. The improvements in unit variety, sound effects, and the overall quality of the DLC contribute to a positive experience. - Excitement (weight 0.11): Players are excited about the inclusion of new units and missions, as well as the expansion of conquest mode and new maps. The enhanced production quality and enjoyable cinematic elements also contribute to this excitement. - Anger (weight 0.04): Players are angry due to poorly made and executed DLC, game crashes, and unplayable missions. The high price and perceived greed of the developers, along with poor mission design and excessive enemy spawning, add to this frustration. - Enjoyment (weight 0.03): Players enjoy the seamless single-player campaign, which feels like a movie, and the unique support vehicles and gameplay mechanics. The high-quality campaign, characters, and units, along with the cinematic feel and authentic experience, contribute to this enjoyment. - Joy (weight 0.02): Players experience joy from the enjoyment of the DLC and its missions, as well as the new content and large amount of content. The outstanding mission quality and the representation of all Commonwealth nations add to this joy. - Appreciation (weight 0.02): Players appreciate the improvement in cinematography and animations, as well as the detailed missions and historical context. The developer responsiveness to bugs and the historical representation are also highly valued. - Hopeful (weight 0.01): Players are hopeful for future improvements such as a conquest overhaul, new mechanics, and a North African Theatre DLC. They also desire improved animations, better optimization, and continued maintenance. - Frustrated (weight 0.01): Players are frustrated with conquest research trees locked behind DLC, lag on new maps, and various bugs and issues. Balance issues, AI behavior, and optimization problems also contribute to this frustration. - Satisfied (weight 0.01): Players are satisfied with the positive overall experience and the positive aspects of the DLC. The high-quality campaign missions, maps, and variety of units contribute to this satisfaction. - Gratitude (weight 0.01): Players express gratitude for the representation of Canadian units and the developers' efforts. The appreciation for the developers' hard work and the inclusion of specific units like the Cromwell are also noted. - Amusement (weight 0.01): Players find amusement in the humorous and engaging narrative, as well as the soundtrack peculiarity. The positive experience with the British Faction and humorous comments on the Highlanders add to this amusement. - Love (weight 0.01): Players love the additional units with Finest Hour and the overall DLC content. The inclusion of specific units like the Cromwell and the high-quality campaign missions contribute to this love. - Disappointed (weight 0.01): Players are disappointed with the poor organization of soldier files and the developers not tolerating criticism. Poor voice acting in some parts and the lack of new content and bugs also contribute to this disappointment. - Enthusiasm (weight 0.01): Players are enthusiastic about the diverse and powerful units and the highly enjoyable experience provided by the DLC. The new content and the overall quality of the game contribute to this enthusiasm. - Hope (weight 0.01): Players hope for future Italy DLC and request an African campaign. The desire for new factions and continued improvements in the game contribute to this hope. - Admiration (weight 0.01): Players admire the amazing cinematics and historical moments, as well as the high quality of cutscenes and dialogues. The detailed missions and historical context also contribute to this admiration. - Angry (weight 0.01): Players are angry about the poor state of the DLC and the bugs. The perceived greed of the developers and the high price of the DLC also contribute to this anger. - Anticipation (weight 0.01): Players anticipate new factions and look forward to an Asian battlefield game. The desire for new content and future DLCs contributes to this anticipation.}