Men of War: Red Tide
Expansion focusing on Soviet Naval Infantry in the Crimean campaign.
Men of War: Red Tide (Russian: Чёрные бушлаты, or Black Jackets) is a real-time strategy and real-time tactics video game and expansion pack to the game Men of War. It was developed in partnership with Best Way by Digitalmindsoft and published by 1C Company. The game concept and scenario were elaborated by Alexander Zorich, a modern Russian writer and scenarist. The game is notable for focusing on the Soviet Naval Infantry of the Black Sea Fleet during the Crimean campaign and for introducing the arsenals of Italy and Romania to the series.
Quick Facts
- Title
- Men of War: Red Tide
- Developer
- 1C Entertainment
- Publisher
- 1C Company / 505 Games / Aspyr Media
- Engine
- GEM 2
- Series
- Men of War
- Released
- November 1, 2009
- Genre
- Real-time strategy and real-time tactics
- Modes
- Single-player
- Platforms
- Cloud (OnLive) / Microsoft Windows
Facts from the source article.
Lore & Background
Men of War: Red Tide reuses most gameplay features from the first Men of War, with several small bug fixes and tweaks to improve enjoyment. In campaign mode, missions are generally longer and more difficult than those in its predecessor. The Soviet Union is the only playable faction in campaign mode, while other factions (Italy, Germany, and Romania) can be used in the editor, which is only accessible through some work with the game's files. The game does not include a multiplayer mode. It features one of the largest campaigns in the series, with a total of 28 missions divided into 6 campaigns, and includes a large historical encyclopedia with information on the Black Sea Fleet and the battles for Odessa, Sevastopol, and others.
Reader's Guide
Men of War: Red Tide received mixed reviews, with a Metacritic score of 74 based on seven reviews. Absolute Games gave it a score of 75, stating that 'a good single-player campaign is a rarity these days.' GameShark gave it a score of 50, noting that while the 'solo game is decent,' it loses its edge without the multiplayer ability. Jim Rossignol of Rock, Paper, Shotgun praised the voice acting in the game. The expansion's significance lies in its focus on the Soviet Naval Infantry and the Crimean campaign, as well as its introduction of Italian and Romanian arsenals to the series. Its legacy is marked by a strong single-player campaign but a lack of multiplayer, which divided critics. The game's 28-mission campaign and historical encyclopedia contribute to its value for players interested in World War II Eastern Front scenarios.
Did You Know?
- The Russian title translates to 'Black Jackets.'
- It features 28 missions divided into 6 campaigns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Men of War: Red Tide?
It is an expansion pack for the RTS Men of War that puts the Soviet Naval Infantry of the Black Sea Fleet at the center of the Crimean campaign. It also introduces the military arsenals of Italy and Romania to the series for the first time.
Who developed and published Men of War: Red Tide?
Digitalmindsoft built the game in partnership with Best Way, and 1C Company took on the publishing role.
What sets Men of War: Red Tide apart from the base Men of War?
Rather than general frontline warfare, the expansion zeroes in on naval infantry operations in the Crimean theater. It also adds two entirely new playable factions—Italy and Romania—that were absent from the original title.
How much playable content does Men of War: Red Tide include?
The expansion delivers 28 missions organized into 6 distinct campaigns.
Who wrote the scenario for Men of War: Red Tide?
Russian writer and scenarist Alexander Zorich crafted both the game's concept and its scenario.
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