Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #5044 in Computer & Video Games
• Brand: BLACK BEAN
• Released on: 2006-04-11
• ESRB Rating: Teen
• Platforms: Windows 2000, Windows XP

Manufacturer's Description
Stalingrad is a real-time strategy title that places gamers in the middle of one of the most dramatic periods of World War II, covering major events from June 1942 till January 1943. Experienced over two campaigns, players will be able to take charge of the advancing German forces as they march on Stalingrad, or assume the role of a Soviet commander whose aim is to liberate the city and decimate the 6th Army of Wehrmacht.

Unlike many other WWII RTS games Stalingrad renders every event, taking into account all historical nuances to deliver an extremely high level of historical accuracy. Moreover, the missions in every single battle scenario are the same as they were in reality.

Customer Reviews

Very good game!
For those who like the Blitzkrieg series this will be an excellent game, that builds up on the original while lacking some of the flaws.
Basically it is a game that features the type of historical missions that appeared in Blitzkrieg, but with more attention to detail and historical accuracy. Gone are the repetitve missions where you had to capture a small town and a warehouse with a standart layout. In Stalingrad every mission has a unique map based on actula maps from the WW2. This means that the game really involves a lot of thinking of how to achieve the ojective- it is not just matter of having a battery of heavy guns and blasting the hell out of every site where you think the enemy might hide.
The units are more balanced- here you really need to pay attention which way your tanks are facing, otherwise those light enemy tanks are going to outflank you and punch trough the weak side armor of your units. You need to be weary of anti-tank guns too- they are well camouflaged in Stalingrad and only become visible after the first shot or only when you are very close to them. As in the real battles of WW2, a single hidden gun can take out 2-3 of your tanks before the others spot it and deal with it.
There are plenty other good things too- like the fact that the enemy can retreat( they do not just stay in the trench when facing more numerous enemy); the spotter aircraft really work and do not fall prey to every single AA gun; your resources are limited and you must decide whether to capture a storage depot first or hope that your units will not run out of ammo before the attack is complete; the enemy officers also use their binoculars to spot your troops while you try to do the same, and they will not wait for you to attack but will attack themselves if you forces are exposed.

There are some drawbacks too- mainly that has to do with the AI of the units. Sometimes it is annoying to see your tanks ignoring the enemy tanks that are blasting them to pieces, and concentrating instead on the retreating infantry. But if you keep an eye on that, you can overcome it with repeated commands for your troops. Also, the soundtrack is by some Russian metal band, but after a while you get used to it.

Overall Stalingrad is a very good game, with the level of detail and historical acuracy that more than compensate for the minor flaws.

One of the best add-ons
This is one of the most realistic, fun and well-made stand-alones for Blitzkrieg i have ever seen. The work in the units, campaigns, buildings is stunning, and i recommend this to all those who loved Blitzkrieg.

One of the most absorbing games of the year
Excellent gameplay, a truly engrossing strategy real time war game.
Control platoons of your troops, capture enemy gunsand then turn them against them! Keep your supplies well guarded and those supply routes open. Plant mines and build trenches. Heavy tanks medium tanks armoured cars. Scout ahead and call for air support.
The graphics may not be as pretty as AoEIII for example but thay are certainly good enough, at least7/10 if not 8 but the winner is gameplay it rocks all over AoEIII. I know where I 'll spend my money.