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Call to Arms - Gates of Hell: Ostfront

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2021

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Quick resume

Call to Arms - Gates of Hell is a realistic RTS/ RTT game that offers endless replay value. Command all types of troops in historical singleplayer, dynamic campaign, PvP and PvE battles. Are you ready for some serious immersion in World War 2?

Global score

85/100

Genres

Action, Simulator, Strategy, Real Time Strategy (RTS)

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    Pros

    • Highly detailed and immersive wwii simulation
    • Extensive modding and map editor support
    • Dynamic campaign with persistent progression
    • Direct control of individual units in fps/third-person
    • Active developer support and frequent updates

    Cons

    • Steep learning curve and heavy micromanagement
    • Ai and pathfinding issues remain problematic
    • Multiplayer population is limited and matchmaking is poor
    • Game requires owning call to arms base game
    • Some bugs and stability issues persist

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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    • Competence

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      "The game offers complex mechanics, tactical depth, and requires skillful micromanagement and strategic planning, providing a strong sense of effectiveness."

      Capsule for Earth 2160 Earth 2160

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    • Competition

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      "Includes multiplayer modes with PvP and leaderboards, but multiplayer population is low and less emphasized than single/co-op play."

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    • Continuation

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    • Cooperation

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    • Creativity

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    • Domination

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      "Community and gameplay emphasize balanced interactions and mutual respect; no strong evidence of domination or trash talk."

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    • Escapism

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      "Highly immersive and realistic WWII simulation provides escape into detailed historical scenarios and tactical challenges."

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    • Expectation

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      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and passion for WWII RTS games, not out of obligation."

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    • Experimenting

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    • Exploration

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    • Expression

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    • Fantasy

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      "Strong emphasis on historical accuracy and realistic WWII operational warfare; minimal fantasy elements."

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    • Fellowship

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      "Active community sharing mods and multiplayer experiences fosters a sense of belonging."

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    • Growth

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      "Players develop strategic skills, learn complex mechanics, and improve over time through campaigns and multiplayer."

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    • Health

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      "Primarily sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

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    • Idle

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    • Intimacy

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      "Some social interactions in multiplayer and community, but no strong evidence of close personal relationships."

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    • Leadership

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      "Players lead squads and coordinate team strategies in multiplayer and co-op modes."

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    • Progression

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    • Relaxation

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      "Game is challenging and demanding, with tension and focus required rather than relaxation."

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    • Sensation

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    • Status

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    • Story

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    • Strategy

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    • Thrill

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    • Value

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    • Violence

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    • Survival

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    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Domination, Status. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy, Domination, Relaxation.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

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    Last update: 30/04/2026