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Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts
Company of Heroes: Opposing FrontsIntense WWII RTS expansion with new fronts and fresh factions
Men of War: Assault Squad
Men of War: Assault SquadIntense WWII tactical battles in real‑time action
Overview
Description

Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts expands the acclaimed WWII real‑time strategy experience with two new campaigns, the British 2nd Army and the Panzer Elite, each offering distinct tactics and units. The expansion builds on the original’s tactical depth while adding destructible environments, dynamic weather, and a robust multiplayer mode. The game delivers a gritty, historically grounded battlefield where players must manage resources, coordinate combined‑arms assaults, and adapt to ever‑changing conditions. With mod support and a thriving community, Opposing Fronts remains a benchmark for strategic warfare games.

Men of War: Assault Squad delivers a gritty World War II experience, letting players command infantry, armor, and air units in detailed, destructible environments. The game blends real‑time strategy with direct control, offering both solo campaigns and robust multiplayer modes. With a focus on tactical depth and realistic combat physics, players can execute coordinated assaults, manage resources, and adapt to dynamic battlefields across a variety of historical scenarios.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Real-Time Strategy
Real-Time Strategy
Best for
Strategy enthusiasts and WWII fans
Strategy enthusiasts
Specifications
General
msrp
$59.99
$29.9950%
release date
2007-09-25
2011-02-24
Specifications
developer
Relic Entertainment
Digitalmindsoft
publisher
THQ
1C Company
age rating
PEGI 18, ESRB M
ESRB T
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
critic score
82/100+8%
76/100
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deep tactical gameplay
  • Highly detailed and destructible environments
  • Two distinct, well‑balanced factions
  • Strong modding community
  • Deep tactical control
  • Highly destructible environments
  • Strong multiplayer variety
  • Robust modding support
Cons
  • Steep learning curve for newcomers
  • Limited single‑player content beyond the two campaigns
  • Older graphics compared to modern RTS titles
  • Steep learning curve for newcomers
  • Limited UI polish
  • Occasional performance issues on older PCs
Community & Metrics
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The Verdict

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Men of War: Assault Squad offers cheaper, deeper co‑op and modding at the cost of a rougher UI, while Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts costs more, adds two distinct factions and a richer resource system but lacks co‑op campaign and has older graphics.

Key differences

  • Price: $29.99 vs $59.99
  • Co‑op: Assault Squad lets friends play the campaign together; Opposing Fronts has no co‑op campaign
  • Factions: Opposing Fronts adds two unique armies; Assault Squad focuses on single side tactics
  • Resource management: Opposing Fronts features fuel, manpower, munitions; Assault Squad does not list such a system
  • Graphics age: Opposing Fronts noted as having older graphics compared to modern RTS titles
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Gameplay & fun factor

Assault Squad offers direct control of soldiers, tanks, aircraft and fully destructible terrain, adding granular tactical fun.

Men of War: Assault Squad

Platform availability

Platform details not specified for either title.

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Price & value

Assault Squad costs $29.99 versus $59.99 for Opposing Fronts, delivering comparable RTS depth for half the price.

Men of War: Assault Squad

Multiplayer / co‑op

Assault Squad supports up to 16 players and co‑op campaign play; Opposing Fronts lacks co‑op campaign.

Men of War: Assault Squad

Content & replayability

Opposing Fronts adds two balanced factions, a deep resource system, and Steam Workshop mods, expanding long‑term content.

Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts

Difficulty & accessibility

Both games share a steep learning curve for newcomers; no other accessibility data provided.

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Graphics & performance

Assault Squad, despite occasional performance issues on older PCs, is newer (2011) than Opposing Fronts (2007) which is noted for older graphics.

Men of War: Assault Squad

Choose Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts if…

Buyers who prefer distinct factions, deeper resource management and a larger mod community, and can afford the higher price.

Choose Men of War: Assault Squad if…

Buyers who want affordable, hands‑on tactical control with co‑op campaign and strong mod support.

Common questions

Which game is cheaper?

Men of War: Assault Squad costs $29.99; Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts costs $59.99.

Can I play the single‑player campaign with friends?

Yes, Assault Squad offers co‑op campaign play; Opposing Fronts does not include co‑op for its campaigns.

Do both games support user‑made mods?

Both provide modding tools; Assault Squad includes its own modding suite, while Opposing Fronts uses Steam Workshop.