There is, in many ways, a depth to the game seldom achieved by other first person shooters. Despite everything (and all the problems I will talk about below) I do keep coming back to it, and often, I find myself having great fun. Subscribe here.Heroes & Generals (H&G) is a game I have a very much love-hate affair with. This review was originally published in the March/April 2017 issue of World War II magazine. Chris Ketcherside, a former Marine, is working on a PhD in military history. But if you are looking for a realistic simulation of wartime combat, Heroes and Generals will disappoint. THE BOTTOM LINE: If first-person shooter games appeal to you, you will like this one with its distinctive World War II appearance. Players can return again and again, each time playing something different. PLAYABILITY: The game is fast paced, and fighting against other online teams is exciting. Enemy tanks and aircraft are far too interested in killing a single player than engaging other tanks or covering an attack. Players will use cover, move against flanks, and in some cases find good sniper locations. There is little room for strategy, and not much to do besides destroy opposing players. THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY: Heroes and Generals is meant for fast play and action. While it looks like World War II, gameplay feels as if it could be any war. Aside from that, the game is not especially engaging and can quickly become a bland first-person shooter. Players can choose from a variety of weapons, vehicles, and aircraft. HISTORICAL ACCURACY: The graphics are fantastic, and contain accurate depictions of uniforms, terrain, vehicles, camouflage, and more. Most missions revolve around controlling a key piece of terrain and are designed to create even gameplay for online players operating in teams, rather than to reflect realistic wartime battles. Players control a grunt first and gain experience for promotions. THE OBJECTIVE: Objectives vary and are largely determined by players with the rank of general, who can direct the group’s actions. Players have to pay to operate more advanced features, like tanks and aircraft. Players connect with other players to form squads and conduct tactical-level operations. Various combat units, including paratroopers or reconnaissance, can be selected. Players control an infantryman from the United States, Soviet Union, or Germany in World War II. THE BASICS : Heroes and Generals is a free online first-person shooter. HEROES AND GENERALS RETO-MOTO $0-Free to Play WORLD WAR II RATING : 3/5

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