The maps are based on actual places. All the units are modeled on their authentic, real-world counterparts. But it's the pace of Broken Arrow that makes it feel realistic. Compared to speedier RTS games like Command and Conquer, if you order reinforcements, you have to factor in the time it will take for them travel to you and set up a position. Height and distance have significant impacts on the effectiveness of your tactics, and even the strongest cover – like towering derelict buildings, filled with your infantry troopers – slowly degrades. One of the most-wanted games on all of Steam, after years of waiting, the Broken Arrow release date is confirmed at last.
Set in an alternative history where the Cold War has spilled into a full-scale global conflict, Broken Arrow, from what I've played so far, finds the perfect sweet spot between simulation-style combat and accessibility: it's grounded and tough, but it's not overwhelming, and compared to the likes of Warno, its feels like you can learn it and enjoy it without having to do research.
As it stands, Broken Arrow sits at number 27 on the chart of the most-wishlisted games on Steam, above even State of Decay 3 and Bungie's Marathon. I recently RTS game after launch. Now, the Broken Arrow release date has been confirmed.
The Broken Arrow release date is set for Thursday June 19. However, if you pre-order the Vanguard Edition, which contains the soundtrack, digital wallpapers, and exclusive skins for a range of different units, you can play the strategy game three days in advance, meaning you get access on Monday June 16.
Elsewhere, it's a good time to be a Command and Conquer fan right now. As well as Broken Arrow's imminent arrival, Tempest Rising by Slipgate is a fantastic successor to Westwood's original, '90s classics – but still a great game in its own right. Take a look at our Tempest Rising review for more.
Otherwise, you might want to try some of the best war games on PC.
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