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Absolute banger of a ww1, watching the battlefield actually change "dynamically" instead of it just being a buzz word for once. Its like watching ants go to war

Bought both this and Gladio, its 100% clear to see that this game is a blatant rip off. So much so that the game options are practically 1:1 and somehow the ANIMATIONS in the copied over move sets are pretty damn similar. Something is very fishy about this game, also just a quick side note the sound design is horrendous

Lead dev resigned and majority of veteran staff has as well F

Just one of those games that everyone will have in their library alongside Zomboid, Rimworld and the likes. Instant hood classic

Tank Squad came out a bit rushed even for EA, but this game has had an update pretty much every single day and they are adding genuine input from the community at a rapid pace. You hardly ever see dedication like that now, very refreshing to see this game get the love it deserves. TS has great bones, I really do love the combat mixed with a car mechanic type sim mode. Both modes do need to be built upon but I do think this game deserves a chance either now or in a few months, especially if you are a ww2 nerd. Also coop being in day one with a game like this is really great to see.

The game has honestly gotten to such a point that its finally playable for me, forget the water mechanic for me it was the enemies constantly B lining straight to you after spawning on your head that made me quit. Thankfully it seems that fun dog has gotten Forever Winter to not only a playable state but a real enjoyable one at that.

DRIPPED OUTTA MY MIND

No doubt 2025 GOTY, been an absolute blast being able to sink time and care into a well written story again! Loved it the whole way through even when the first didn't really hit for me, the combat is just night and day. Henry and Capon have become my favorite duo, great chemistry between the actors.

A nu ka cheeki breeki i v damke! - Blood sucker #283

Honestly the game didn't stick with me at first, but with the recent updates it has redeemed itself as a fishing/exploration game. Feels like they put more emphasis on the fishing than what was originally released. I would still love more sim aspects when it comes to the water mechanics and how the player can interact with vegetation "snags". Fishing Planet still wins by a LONG shot in that department but theAngler is showing promise.

Would also love to see the additions to actual bells/less hud by default, rod holders, fly fishing and a more cohesive habitat for the fish (northern pike being in the north and bass in more shallow cover) vs what we have now which can feel like a free for all. But overall the game is feeling less arcadey as the core game play progresses every update and its great to see EW listen to player feedback.