Enlisted Review. A Questionable Game

So, it is worth saying right away that Enlisted is a network shooter made in the setting of World War II. The project is distributed according to the shareware model, and is a kind of mixture of "Calda" and "Battle" with more primitive graphics, but a large set of activities. Although the picture is not much worse, even in some moments there are more pleasing to the eye shots, but, yes, the epicness is not at the level that we are used to seeing in Western shooters.

The development of Enlisted was led by Gaijin. Among other projects of the studio, we can note such games as War Thunder, Crossout and Star Conflict - all these games are quite popular with world gamers.

The main feature of Enlisted is that we can control not one specific fighter, but an entire squad consisting of several warriors. Battles take place on large maps, where dozens of players meet in intense clashes. In addition, victory in the battle will be achieved by those who can skillfully combine efforts with other team members, so numerical superiority on the battlefield is not a guarantee of success.

GAMEPLAY

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The gameplay in Enlisted is built on a simple principle. Before the start of the match (this can be a battle to destroy the entire enemy team or, for example, capture and hold points), you choose a squad and go into battle. Gradually moving towards the desired sector, you shoot enemies, destroy their equipment and aircraft, and also capture strategic fortifications.
The game is reminiscent of the famous Call of Duty

Yes, in Enlisted you can fight not only on foot, but also use military equipment from the Second World War. These are tanks, armored personnel carriers, and aircraft. The fighters have firearms, grenades, melee weapons and various devices belonging to a specific class at their disposal. You can choose an engineer, a sniper or a flamethrower, and your further tactics in the confrontation will depend on this role. The first is able to build fences and shelters, which is why any team will be glad to have more of these useful guys.

MODES

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In Enlisted, several modes are available for online battles. In general, you will not see anything particularly new here: as a rule, we are talking about capturing key points with the only difference that in the modes you can choose one character or several at once. You can play the shooter solo or in a company with comrades - the second option is more preferable, since in this outcome you will be able to interact more competently with the squad and quickly respond to changes on the battlefield.

There is also a story campaign in Enlisted, consisting of a set of missions with a reserve for historical accuracy. The developers tried to provide players with the opportunity to fight on the fields of war, taking part in significant historical moments. Activision and DICE do the same when developing single-player modes in their games. Of course, in our case, Enlisted does not have the same large budget, but in some aspects you will be able to enjoy the epicness and even some drama.

Well, to put it simply, the plot in this game is screwed on for a practical purpose. Firstly, by completing tasks, you will receive your first equipment and immediately upgrade it. Secondly, you will get acquainted with the available game mechanics and prepare for a full-fledged break into multiplayer. You can also practice shooting and handling a particular weapon model at the training ground, which we would not advise neglecting. In general, it is useful.

PROGRESSION

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As was said above, in Enlisted you will have not one, but many characters at once. All of them are divided into squads, by rarity and potential. Fighters have unique perks that open with increasing levels. For example, you can make someone faster or give them the ability to delay aiming time 2 times longer than others can do.

Squads are divided into factions, while on one account you can choose any nation - there are no restrictions. Before the battle, fighters can be equipped in a special way, giving them some unique guns or devices. With the upgrade of the squad, you will also receive special resources for upgrading weapons, so in terms of progression, Enlisted is interesting (you will definitely find something to spend the experience on).

ACTIVITIES

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In addition to pumping up squads, weapons and individual characters, the game also offers various things that are typical for most modern online projects.

For example, there is a standard battle pass that needs to be pumped up by participating in battles. For reaching levels, you will receive interesting characters, weapons and, of course, cosmetics. You can also gain experience for completing tasks that are constantly updated. Everything is simple here - we look at the goal (for example, kill a certain number of enemies) and, having achieved it, we receive a reward.

Of course, Enlisted also has a premium account, the presence of which significantly speeds up pumping. Having poured a certain amount of real currency, you get a bonus to the experience gained, money, as well as additional goodies such as +1 to fighters in the squad. Is it worth denying that the premium affects the gameplay? Yes and no. In terms of saving time - yes, in terms of making it harder for other players to kill you - no.

CONCLUSIONS

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Is it worth playing Enlisted? If you are not overwhelmed by the phrase "free online shooter" and you are looking for a game with full Russian localization - it is definitely worth it. Is it possible to play the project without donations? Yes, but with it, progress will be much faster and more comfortable.

On the other hand, the gameplay in Enlisted is practically no different from the gameplay in most Western shooters-analogues. If you do not want to bother with all these bypasses of blocking, and the process itself is important to you, then this entertainment can captivate you. In addition, the game is absolutely not demanding on the PC, so you can run it even on an ancient "bucket".

And otherwise - you need to try.
 

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

The minimum system requirements for Enlisted indicate the PC configuration on which the game can be run without problems with minimum graphics settings.

MINIMUM

OS: Windows 7 64-bit
Processor: Intel Core i3-560 @ 3.33GHz; AMD Phenom II X4 805
RAM: 4 GB
Free space: 40 GB
Video card: GeForce GTX 750 Ti; Radeon R7 360 (1024 MB)
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Additional: Keyboard, mouse

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OS: Windows 7 64-bit
Processor: Intel Core i5-4670K @ 3.40GHz; AMD FX-8370 Eight-Core
RAM: 8 GB
Free space: 40 GB
Video card: GeForce GTX 1060; Radeon RX 580 (3072 MB)
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Additional: Keyboard, mouse

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