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Is Land of War - The Beginning worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- World War II shooter fans who want a campaign focused on the 1939 invasion of Poland
- Players who prefer fast firefights over slower tactical encounters
- FPS players interested in uncommon early-war weapons and vehicles
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a slow, methodical military simulation rather than frequent arcade-style firefights
- Players looking for a broad World War II campaign spanning multiple years or theaters
- Players who prefer games centered on exploration, puzzles, or non-combat activities
Our take on Land of War - The Beginning
The period setting and unusual weapons receive most of the emphasis, while the actual scope is a focused old-school shooter campaign. Its stated structure centers on straightforward firefights, historical battle chapters, and a limited set of combat roles rather than a broad war simulation.
What is Land of War - The Beginning?
Land of War - The Beginning is a first-person shooter set during the opening battles of World War II in Poland in September 1939.
The campaign follows an ordinary Polish soldier through battles and skirmishes against the advancing German forces. Combat takes place on foot, in armored vehicles, and in an airplane. The game uses a fast-paced, old-school shooter structure with frequent firefights, enemy-heavy encounters, and chapters based on historical battles. Its weapon selection focuses on equipment associated with the early stage of the war, including prototypes and gear used by elite units. A free Degtyaryov PPD-30 weapon can be accessed through the Addons menu.
How Land of War - The Beginning plays
- 01Multiple combat roles
- Missions include fighting as infantry, driving armored vehicles, and flying an airplane.
- 02Early-war setting
- The campaign covers Polish battles from September 1939, at the beginning of World War II.
- 03Uncommon weaponry
- The arsenal includes prototype equipment and weapons associated with the first stage of the conflict.
- 04Historical battle chapters
- The game structures its chapters around battles identified as historical events.
- 05Additional free weapon
- The Degtyaryov PPD-30 is available through the Addons menu.
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Land of War - The Beginning: platforms & release
Is Land of War - The Beginning worth it?
It is worth it if: world War II shooter fans who want a campaign focused on the 1939 invasion of Poland. Skip it if: players seeking a slow, methodical military simulation rather than frequent arcade-style firefights.
Where can I download Land of War - The Beginning?
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What platforms is Land of War - The Beginning on?
Windows only.
