Partisans 1941 is a real-time tactics video game developed by Alter Games and published by Daedalic Entertainment in 2020. Players control Soviet partisans fighting against invading German troops during World War II.
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| Developer(s) | Alter Games |
| Publisher(s) | Daedalic Entertainment |
| Engine | Unreal Engine[1] |
| Platform(s) | Windows |
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| Genre(s) | Real-time tactics |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Gameplay edit
Players control a group of Soviet partisans during Operation Barbarossa, Nazi Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union. The partisans start with poor equipment, limited to knives and rocks. They can use rocks to distract collaborators and Nazi guards so they can complete stealth objectives. As they complete objectives, they can scavenge better equipment and gain more improvised tools and better weapons. The Nazi forces remain larger and better armed, so the partisans must still resort to stealth tactics, but they can survive brief engagements. Both visual and audio cues can alert enemies. More partisans can be unlocked, each of whom has specialties. After missions, players must engage in resource management at the partisans' base.[2]
Development edit
It was developed in Russia.[3] Daedalic Entertainment released it on October 14, 2020.[4] Alter Games released paid DLC in April 2021 that adds seven missions that are separate from the campaign and a horde mode where players attempt to survive against waves of attacking Nazi soldiers.[5]
Reception edit
Partisans 1941 received mixed reviews on Metacritic.[6] PC Gamer enjoyed how the stealth elements were important but not so much that they turned it into a puzzle game that is instantly lost as soon as the partisans are detected, which they called "a winning formula".[2] Comparing it to Desperados III, Rock Paper Shotgun said it is less flashy but is immersive, has an interesting setting, and includes fun management elements.[3] Wargamer praised the combat and said it "offers a great, if simple, stealth experience". They were less enthused about the story and said some maps were not as well designed as the XCOM or Company of Heroes games.[7]
References edit
- ^ Kayser, Daniel (2019-09-03). "Players enjoyed more than 100 Unreal Engine games at gamescom 2019". Unreal Engine. Retrieved 2023-07-07.
- ^ a b Lane, Lane (2020-10-14). "Partisans 1941 review". PC Gamer. Retrieved 2023-07-07.
- ^ a b Crowley, Nate (2020-10-14). "Partisans 1941 review". Rock Paper Shotgun. Retrieved 2023-07-07.
- ^ "Partisans 1941". IGN. Retrieved 2023-07-07.
- ^ Evans, Alex (2021-04-29). "Partisans 1941 gets seven new 'missions' and a horde mode in first DLC". Wargamer. Retrieved 2023-07-07.
- ^ "Partisans 1941 (PC)". Metacritic. Retrieved 2023-07-07.
- ^ Trumbull, Jack (2020-10-14). "Partisans 1941 review – the search for the perfect bushwhack". Wargamer. Retrieved 2023-07-07.