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Heroes & Generals

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EDITOR'S RATING

6.0/10

Release Date: October 18, 2026

Description

Heroes & Generals is that weird, fascinating mashup where your sweaty FPS skirmish actually nudges a massive meta-war. One minute you are crouched behind a hedgerow lining up a bolt-action shot, the next you are watching your faction inch toward another city on the grand map. When it clicks, it feels like you are part of something bigger than a single match.

Review

The hook is the blend of shooter and strategy. You spawn in as infantry, tanker, pilot, or recon, and fight over objectives while the strategic map pushes and pulls based on your side’s resources. Assault teams and supply lines matter, so a battle can dry up if your generals mismanage tickets, and a smart squad with a spawn truck can flip a front. Gunplay has some heft with bullet drop and distinct weapon personalities, but it can feel clunky and uneven. The grind is real - unlocking better gear and roles takes time or cash - and new players can feel outgunned until they learn routes, vehicle counters, and when to bail on a bad push. Visually, it is serviceable rather than pretty. Think mid-2010s assets with stiff animations and a UI that loves extra clicks. Tanks sound meaty and rifles crack with satisfying punch, and a strafing run roaring overhead sells the battlefield chaos, but not every map pops and audio mixing can be messy when the fight gets loud. Where it shines is atmosphere - seeing bikes zipping to set rally points while paratroopers drift in above a town square gives the war a scrappy authenticity. It is not a technical showcase, but the scale and the layered objectives create genuine emergent moments you will remember. If you crave a polished, tightly balanced competitive shooter, this will frustrate you. If you are into the idea of a long campaign where your nightly skirmish helps capture the 15th city, and you can stomach some jank, uneven matchmaking, and a slow progression curve, there is a uniquely addictive loop here. Squad up, bring a spawn vehicle, pick your fights, and you will find the fun in the friction.