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{{Infobox VG | title = | image = Strategic Command 2 Blitzkrieg Cover.jpg | caption= | developer = Fury Software | publisher = [[Battlefront.com]] | designer = | engine = | released = 2006 | modes = [[Single player]], [[multiplayer]] <br> (by [[Hotseat (multiplayer mode)|hotseat]] or [[PBEM]]) | genre = [[Turn-based strategy]] | series= | ratings = | platforms = [[Microsoft Windows]] | media = Download <br> 1 [[CD-ROM]] | requirements= |input=[[Computer keyboard|Keyboard]], mouse }} '''''Strategic Command 2: Blitzkrieg''''' is a [[grand strategy wargame|grand strategy computer game]] developed by Fury Software, and published by [[Battlefront.com]] in 2006. The second game in the ''[[Strategic Command (video game series)|Strategic Command]]'' series, ''Blitzkrieg'' is a [[turn-based strategy]] set in [[World War II]], focusing on the [[European Theater of World War II|European Theater]]. The player controls all of either [[Axis powers|Axis]] or [[Allies of World War II|Allied]] states. A sequel to ''[[Strategic Command: European Theater]]'', ''Blitzkrieg'' was the first game in the series to include weather conditions, new unit types such as paratroops and engineers, as well as diplomatic pressure.<ref name=SC2Bfeatures>{{cite web|url=http://www.battlefront.com/products/sc2/index.html |title=Strategic Command 2: Blitzkrieg features|publisher=[[Battlefront.com]]|accessdate=2009-12-12}}</ref> Two expansion packs were later released. The first one, ''Weapons and Warfare'' adds new units, combat rules, a deeper weather model, additional terrain types and the simulation of roads and railways,<ref name=SC2WeaponsAnnounced>{{cite web|url=http://www.battlefront.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=272&Itemid=211 |title=Strategic Command 2: Weapons and Warfare Announced|publisher=[[Battlefront.com]]|accessdate=2009-12-12}}</ref> while the second one, ''Patton Drives East'', adds new campaigns and scenarios, some of them β for the first time in the series β post-World War II or hypothetical.<ref name=SC2PattonFeatures>{{cite web|url=http://www.battlefront.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=157&Itemid=215 |title=Strategic Command 2: Patton Drives East features|publisher=[[Battlefront.com]]|accessdate=2009-12-12}}</ref> ==Gameplay== ''Strategic Command 2: Blitzkrieg'' is a [[turn-based strategy]] set in [[World War II]]. The player controls all of either either [[Axis powers|Axis]] or [[Allies of World War II|Allied]] states. The most important fraction of the game is commanding the military units, but the player also controls the research of technologies and diplomatic relations.<ref name=SC2Bfeatures /> ''Blitzkrieg'' was the first game in the series to feature weather conditions (such as rain or snow, which, for example, hampers the movement of air units),<ref name=SC2Bfeatures /> as well as diplomatic pressure. Using this feature, the player may eventually persuade a neutral country to either join the war on his side, or to prevent it from becoming his enemy.<ref name=SC2Bfeatures /> The major campaigns take place on a map encompassing all of Europe, as well as North Africa, Atlantic Ocean and east coast of North America.<ref name=SC2Bfeatures /> However, unlike the previous installment, ''Blitzkrieg'' also contains five scenarios played on smaller maps, namely [[North African Campaign|North Africa]], [[Battle of Kursk]], [[D-Day]], [[Operation Market Garden]] and the [[Battle of the Bulge]].<ref name=SC2Bfeatures /> Additional ''Global Map'' campaign was later released for free with a patch.<ref name=SC2Bfeatures /> ==Expansion packs== ===Weapons and Warfare=== The first [[expansion pack]] to ''Strategic Command 2'', titled ''Weapons and Warfare'', adds new units, enhanced naval movement and combat rules, a deeper weather model, additional terrain types and resources, and the simulation of roads and railways.<ref name=SC2WeaponsAnnounced /> ===Patton Drives East=== The second expansion pack, ''Patton Drives East'', adds new campaigns and scenarios to the game, among them β for the first time in the series β post-World War II or fictional conflicts, including the titular "Patton Drives East", a hypothetical war between the US and USSR following the defeat of Nazi Germany.<ref name=SC2PattonFeatures /> ==Reception== {{VG Reviews <!-- Aggregators --> |GR = 62%<ref name="gr">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamerankings.com/pc/932505-strategic-command-2-blitzkrieg/index.html|title=Strategic Command 2 Blitzkrieg|accessdate=2009-12-13|publisher=[[Game Rankings]]}}</ref> |MC = 64%<ref name="mc">{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/pc/strategiccommand2blitzkrieg|title= Strategic Command 2: Blitzkrieg reviews|accessdate=2009-12-13|publisher=[[Metacritic]]}}</ref> <!-- Reviewers --> |IGN = 5.9 out of 10<ref name="ign">{{cite web|url=http://pc.ign.com/articles/744/744061p1.html|title=Strategic Command 2: Blitzkrieg|publisher=[[IGN]]|date=2006-04-28|accessdate=2009-12-13}}</ref> |PCZone = 74 out of 10 <ref name="gr" /> <!-- Custom reviewers --> |rev1 = Gamers' Temple |rev1Score = 58%<ref name="gamerstemple">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamerstemple.com/games5/000748/000748r01.asp|title=Strategic Command 2 Blitzkrieg β review|publisher=the Gamers' Temple|year=2006|accessdate=2009-12-13}}</ref> |rev2 = Strategy Informer |rev2Score = 6.7 out of 10<ref name="strategyinformer">{{cite web|url=http://www.strategyinformer.com/pc/strategiccommand2blitzkrieg/review.html|title=Strategic Command 2 Blitzkrieg review|publisher=Strategy Informer|date=2006-04-28|accessdate=2009-12-13}}</ref> }} ''Strategic Command 2: Blitzkrieg'' gathered average reviews from game critics. [[IGN]] noticed a contrast between the game's interesting gameplay and rather plain graphics and sound effects, commenting: "loads of substance, but not much style,"<ref name="ign" /> while Strategy Informer noted "this game really is for the hardcore of turn-based strategists, as otherwise you could soon be finding yourself turned away by the lack of visual and audio passion in ''Strategic Command 2''".<ref name="strategyinformer" /> ==Notes and references== {{reflist}} ==External links== * [http://www.battlefront.com/products/sc2/ ''Strategic Command 2: Blitzkrieg'' official website] * [http://www.battlefront.com/products/sc2/sc2_wwe/ ''Strategic Command 2: Weapons and Warfare'' official website] * [http://www.battlefront.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=156&Itemid=216 ''Strategic Command 2: Patton Drives East'' official website] *{{moby game|id=/strategic-command-2-blitzkrieg|name=''Strategic Command 2: Blitzkrieg''}} {{Battlefront.com}} [[Category:2006 video games]] [[Category:Battlefront games]] [[Category:Computer wargames]] [[Category:Grand strategy video games]] [[Category:Turn-based strategy video games]] [[Category:Video games with expansion packs]] [[Category:Windows games]] [[Category:World War II grand strategy computer games]] {{Strategy-videogame-stub}} [[ru:Strategic Command 2: Blitzkrieg]]
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