Tales of Valor is a fun addition to the Company of Heroes series, but it's a bit overpriced at thirty dollars. The new campaigns are over before you know it, the new units have a limited impact, and direct fire is largely ineffective. The real attractions here are the three new multiplayer modes. They're undoubtedly fun and have a lot of satisfying cooperative elements, but the focus on a single map for each mode tends to undercut their replayability. If you're a Company of Heroes fan, wait for this one to hit twenty bucks. If you've never tried the games before, use that same twenty bucks to go buy the original or Opposing Fronts instead.
Presentation - 7.0
Graphics - 8.5
Sound - 8.0
Gameplay - 6.5
Lasting Appeal - 5.5
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The Humble Company of Heroes Complete Bundle just launched. It includes Company of Heroes, Company of Heroes 2, Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor, and more.
GameZone writes, "The Humble Bundle might be one of my favorite things to spend money on each year. Not only because I get a good amount of games for very cheap, but I also get introduced to a lot of indie games that I would have otherwise missed out on.
This time though, the Humble Bundle doesn't include bite-sized indie titles; instead, we're treated to an amazing five THQ games with two expansions. What's more, each of those games (with the exception of one) have a sequel coming up, or did come out this year. Let's look at what exactly is offered here."
I would get it if I didn't already own all that interested me pretty much. I have Saints Row, Metro, and the GOOD Red Faction (Guerrilla). Not really interested in Company of Heroes... Darksiders interests me, but I'm not sure I really need it right now...
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