I can see the recent MoW players, but the SHoWW2 players

[Slowhand]

Couldn't agree more with the OP. When forum posts began complaining about MOWV's difficulty I thought 1C had finally gone over the top in a franchise already renowned for its grueling gameplay.

However, after playing the first VC mission, I realized that these opinions most likely came from inexperienced players unfamiliar with the franchise. As a veteran of the series since SHoWWII, I easily beat the level w/o breaking into a cold sweat. We'll see how I fare on the remaining ones. I'm not terribly worried, though.

Regarding the often raised second complaint: having closely followed the game's development, I'd always anticipated squad-level, commandos style missions, not big battle scenarios. In fact, MOWV reminds me of the series' lesser known second title: Silent Heroes: Elite Troops of World War II.

So far, I'm enjoying MOWV very much, and am grateful for this addition to one of my favorite franchises.

[Fred DM]

Originally Posted by Slowhand

However, after playing the first VC mission, I realized that these opinions most likely came from inexperienced players unfamiliar with the franchise.

either that or players who are accustomed from Men of War and Assault Squad to throwing dozens of units and vehicles against the enemy.

Originally Posted by Slowhand

Regarding the often raised second complaint: having closely followed the game's development, I'd always anticipated squad-level, commandos style missions, not big battle scenarios. In fact, MOWV reminds me of the series' lesser known second title: Silent Heroes: Elite Troops of World War II.

the game's description always said - from the start - that players would be in control of a small US special operations team and a small squad of Soviet advisors and North Vietnamese officers. it was obvious that the game was going to be about small-scale squad-based operations, not huge conventional offensives. i guess people don't read product descriptions anymore.

[James6584]

Wow SpeedWolf, nice screenshot! I never thought of holding my ground I just made my way up through the jungle. I shall be replaying that level soon

Also Condemned Heroes is looking pretty nice, I think the story for that sounds awesome, really enjoyed the Penal level from Men of War and can't wait to get some more!