On the fence about buying this game

manticore · Post by **manticore** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 12:43 pm

Looking at the trailers, it seems like a well-made game, but one major thing that prevents me from whipping out my credit card, is the game length.

I think I read that the longest campaign length is a little over 10 scenarios? It's been a while since I played PG, but didn't PG have much more?

If it takes me a hour per scenario, then, not counting replay value, isn't it basically $40 for about 10 hours worth of game?

Or is the main campaign going to be lengthened for free in future patches?

VPaulus · Post by **VPaulus** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 1:06 pm

Hi,
The longest campaign tree is 14 scenarios. But there are 26 scenarios to play. So this will depend how well do you perform.
You can play all the scenarios individually. There will be expansions, and probably the tree will be bigger.
I doubt that you'll spend only 10 hours. There are people here who have already spend 10 times more with the game.
Remember there's multiplayer, and people are starting to mod and doing their own campaigns and scenarios.
This is a game like the original PG, you keep on coming to play.

Locarnus · Post by **Locarnus** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 1:19 pm

I too wanted a longer campaign (especially if you get decisive victories), so I modded the campaign file.
On this forum it is discussed in the following thread:
viewtopic.php?t=26301

there is also a link to the matrix forum in my first post, where you can download the modded campaign file (14KB txt file).

If you get all decisive you do 17 scenarios (US, UK invasions), for the historical path you can play 16 scenarios (later defensive scenarios instead of US, UK invasion). Max length is 19 scenarios.

Also since there is an editor provided, I expect lots of scenarios by modders and probably also by patch. Modding the campaign tree is easy, so I wouldnt worry about game length...

grabbysnatch · Post by **grabbysnatch** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 1:34 pm

I have already played more than 10 hours, more like a 100.lol. I have replayed the campaign a few times at different levels. I also enjoy the MP games. I do agree the campaign would be better longer, however when the desert campaign arrives, this will extend the shelf life. People are also working on new scenarios all the time to increase the longevity of the game. I don't consider this would be a waste of $40

axlroselm · Post by **axlroselm** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 2:57 pm

if you consider different difficulty strings that alter the gameplay seriously , different campaign starting points, non-linear campaign system, option for playing each scenario with axis or allies, and MP, this game is a lengthy one.

alex0809 · Post by **alex0809** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 3:29 pm

I'd assume though that future additions (whether payed or for free) won't make the campaign longer but add a new campaign and/or scenarios. After all, the campaign is balanced for the current setup. I think it is long enough anyway

I'd rather have more smaller campaigns as add-ons.

Fritz · Post by **Fritz** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 3:34 pm

Some scenarios from the campaing are so hard, that you often need 10 hours+ to master it. This means if you want to achive decisive victory. At least at the advanced difficult levels (Colonel).
Btw does the promotion code still work?

Razz1 · Post by **Razz1** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 3:41 pm

Remember there are 4 campaigns.

Locarnus · Post by **Locarnus** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 4:14 pm

Razz1 wrote:Remember there are 4 campaigns.

actually there is only one, with different entry points...

but the branching can lead to 4 different end battles

Kerensky · Post by **Kerensky** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 9:56 pm

alex0809 wrote:I'd assume though that future additions (whether payed or for free) won't make the campaign longer but add a new campaign and/or scenarios. After all, the campaign is balanced for the current setup. I think it is long enough anyway I'd rather have more smaller campaigns as add-ons.

You may be in luck.

MesaDon · Post by **MesaDon** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 11:24 pm

I bought Panzer Corp not only for the game itself but to play in on the fantastic multiplayer mode. It gives me a great chance to once again play games with my brother 1,800 miles away without us being on the computer at the same time .... that, IMHO is priceless! Now when we talk on the phone part of the time is on BA, FoG, and soon (since he just bought it) Panzer corp. Slitherine bringing families together,

Razz1 · Post by **Razz1** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 11:38 pm

Send me a PM. I am always looking for players.

Soon to be released Operation Zitadell, Zitimor and Bastogne.

Play tested allot of times and they are all close to release.

manticore · Post by **manticore** » Sun Jul 24, 2011 8:00 am

you have won me over

Igorputski · Post by **Igorputski** » Sun Jul 24, 2011 12:31 pm

manticore wrote:you have won me over

The pod will be at your house soon, now just relax and goto sleep. ;{P

alex0809 · Post by **alex0809** » Sun Jul 24, 2011 12:50 pm

Kerensky wrote:
alex0809 wrote:I'd assume though that future additions (whether payed or for free) won't make the campaign longer but add a new campaign and/or scenarios. After all, the campaign is balanced for the current setup. I think it is long enough anyway I'd rather have more smaller campaigns as add-ons.
You may be in luck.

Just shut up and take my money!

Wings · Post by **Wings** » Sun Jul 24, 2011 6:17 pm

alex0809 wrote:
Kerensky wrote:
alex0809 wrote:I'd assume though that future additions (whether payed or for free) won't make the campaign longer but add a new campaign and/or scenarios. After all, the campaign is balanced for the current setup. I think it is long enough anyway I'd rather have more smaller campaigns as add-ons.
You may be in luck.
Just shut up and take my money!

What an odd response.

MajVonRyan · Post by **MajVonRyan** » Mon Aug 01, 2011 3:02 pm

'don't sit on the fence', this has to be the best game I have purchased for a long time (many thanks to Slitherine).

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