| BASIC GAME INFORMATION |
We tested Men of War II at the highest graphics settings, on video cards from the GEFORCE RTX and RADEON RX series. Also, during the tests we conducted, we assessed the performance and quality of the graphic display of the game itself.
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In our review we used RAM: 32 GB DDR4 3600 CL16 Kingston FURY Renegade, 32 GB DDR4 4000 CL18 Kingston FURY Renegade,32 GB DDR5 6000 Kingston FURY Renegade, 16 GB DDR4 4600 CL19 Kingston FURY Renegade и 32 GB DDR5 7200 Kingston FURY Renegade. And for game tests we use an external Kingston XS2000 Portable SSD 1TB.
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In our review, for the full variety of our test benches, we use SSD drives Kingston KC600 256GB 2.5″ SATAIII 3D NAND TLC, which are an ideal choice for use when there are a large number of components.
| THE GRAFICAL PART |
This subsection of our review highlights the main graphical aspects of this game. Particular attention is paid to the version of the graphics engine used, the version of the API used, graphic settings and the quality of development of the main visual aspects.
| SUPPORTED OS AND GRAPHICS API |
Men of War II supported Windows10/11.
The priority and main graphics API for Men of War II is DX11.
| GAME ENGINE |
History of development
Men of War II is the continuation of the famous real-time strategy series that began with the release of Soldiers: Heroes of World War II in 2004. The games in the series, developed by the Ukrainian studio Best Way, quickly gained popularity due to their deep tactical gameplay and realistic depiction of the events of World War II.
The history of the development of Men of War II begins in 2016, when Best Way studio announced its intention to create a new continuation of the franchise. Work on the project was carried out in close collaboration with the publisher Fulqrum Publishing, which supported the developers both financially and in terms of distribution of the game. One of the team’s key goals was to maintain the traditions of the series, while introducing new technologies and improvements that could take the game to the next level.
The development process for Men of War II included extensive historical research and consultation with military historians to ensure authenticity and realism. The team also actively interacted with the player community, listening to their wishes and suggestions. As a result, new mechanics were introduced, such as an improved vehicle damage system, a more realistic troop behavior model, and expanded resource management capabilities.
Despite numerous challenges and delays associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, the developers managed to complete the project on schedule. In 2022, Men of War II was officially announced, causing a lot of interest and excitement among fans of the series. The game promised to be a worthy sequel, combining time-tested elements with innovative solutions and improved graphics.
Graphics
One of the key features of Men of War II was the significantly improved graphics, which allowed the game to stand out from its predecessors and competitors. The developers used advanced technologies and tools to create realistic and detailed game worlds. Every element, from the environment to the soldier and vehicle models, has been carefully crafted to ensure a high degree of authenticity and immersion.
The use of high-quality textures and improved shaders allowed us to create photorealistic landscapes and buildings that accurately convey the atmosphere and setting of World War II. Players can see small details such as track marks on the ground, damage to tank armor, and even changing weather conditions that affect tactical capabilities and visibility on the battlefield.
Particular attention was paid to animation and character models. Soldiers in Men of War II move more naturally, their actions look smooth and realistic. The game uses a motion capture system, which allows you to convey all the nuances and subtleties of the fighters’ movements. This adds even more realism and promotes deeper immersion in the gameplay.
It is also worth noting the improved lighting and particle effects, which make battles even more spectacular and exciting. Explosions, smoke, fire and destruction of buildings look impressive and believable. These visual enhancements not only enhance the game, but also play an important role in creating an atmospheric and dynamic gameplay.
Game engine
Men of War II is based on the new GEM 2 game engine, which has been significantly modernized and improved compared to previous versions. GEM 2 offers many new features and improvements that make the gameplay more fun and varied.
One of the key aspects of a game engine is its ability to handle a huge number of objects and details on the screen at the same time. This is especially important for real-time strategy, where there may be hundreds of soldiers, dozens of vehicles and many buildings on the battlefield. GEM 2 provides high performance and stability, allowing players to enjoy the game without lag or stuttering.
In addition, the engine supports advanced rendering technologies such as global illumination, high-resolution shadows and HDR (High Dynamic Range). This allows you to create more realistic and detailed game worlds. The game engine also supports a modular architecture, making it easier to add new features and content in the future.
One of the unique features of GEM 2 is its physics model, which takes into account many factors that influence the behavior of objects in the game. For example, the trajectory of projectiles is calculated taking into account ballistics and air resistance, and tanks can get stuck in mud or break trees while moving. This adds even more realism and depth to the gameplay.
It is also worth noting the improved artificial intelligence system, which makes opponents smarter and more adaptive. Enemies can coordinate their actions, use tactical maneuvers and react to the player’s actions. This makes battles more challenging and interesting, requiring the player to think through their moves and strategies.
In conclusion, Men of War II represents a significant step forward for the series, thanks to improved graphics, a new game engine and attention to detail. The history of the game’s development shows that the Best Way team and their partners have done a lot of work to create a project that will appeal to both old fans and new players.
| DIFFERENT QUALITY MODES |
Men of War II provides players with a wide range of graphics settings, allowing the game to adapt to a variety of systems – from low-power to high-end PCs. The differences between minimum and maximum settings are noticeable and have a significant impact on the visual experience of the game.
Minimum settings
At minimum graphics settings, Men of War II significantly simplifies textures, lighting and effects. This makes the game accessible to weaker systems, but takes a toll on detail and overall visual quality.
- Textures: Low resolution textures appear blurry and less detailed. The surfaces of objects such as buildings, equipment and landscapes appear flatter and simpler.
- Lighting and Shadows: Uses basic lighting with minimal shadows. Shadows, if present, are blurred and have low resolution, which makes the picture less realistic and three-dimensional.
- Particle effects: The effects of smoke, fire and explosions are simplified, which reduces their entertainment value and realism. Weather effects have also been simplified, reducing the impact of atmospheric conditions on gameplay.
- Vegetation and environmental objects: Vegetation is less dense, with trees and bushes having simple and angular patterns. Fewer environmental objects make the game world less rich and vibrant.
- Render distance: At minimum settings, the draw distance is reduced, which leads to the appearance of objects and details only at a short distance from the player.
Maximum settings
Maximum graphics settings in Men of War II unlock the full potential of the game engine, providing players with a rich and detailed visual experience.
- Textures: High-quality textures allow you to see the smallest details on the surfaces of objects, such as scratches on the armor of vehicles, the texture of soldiers’ clothing and environmental details.
- Lighting and Shadows: Dynamic lighting and high-resolution shadows create a realistic and atmospheric picture. Light and shadow sources accurately convey changes in lighting depending on the time of day and weather conditions.
- Particle effects: Realistic effects of smoke, fire and explosions add spectacle to battles. Weather effects are detailed, with realistic raindrops and snowflakes that affect visibility and combat tactics.
- Vegetation and environmental objects: Dense and detailed vegetation, with tree and bush models responsive to wind and object interaction. A large number of small objects, such as rocks and debris, make the game world feel alive and authentic.
- Render distance: At maximum settings, the draw distance is increased, allowing you to see objects and details from a great distance, improving tactical perception and planning.
| TEST PART |
| Test configuration | |
| test stands |
ROG Strix X570-E Gaming Z490 AORUS PROAX GIGABYTE Z590 VISION GIGABYTE Z690 AERO G GIGABYTE Z790 GAMING XAX MSI MPG Z790 Edge WiFi ASUS ROG Strix B650-A Gaming Wi-Fi ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Apex Encore |
| Sponsorship video cards |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4070 Ti OC ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 7900XT 20G Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4060 Ti GAMING OC |
| Multimedia equipment |
Monitor Philips 326M6VJRMB/00 Power supply ASUS TUF Gaming 750W Gold PSU 16 GB DDR4 4600 CL19 Kingston FURY Renegade 32 GB DDR4 3600 CL16 Kingston FURY Renegade 32 GB DDR4 4000 CL18 Kingston FURY Renegade 32 GB DDR5 5600 CL40 Kingston Fury Beast 32 GB DDR5 6000@6400 CL30 Kingston FURY Renegade 32 GB DDR5 7200@7600 CL36 Kingston FURY Renegade Kingston FURY Renegade PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD MPG CORELIQUID K240 housing Case DeepCool CH510 WH SVO DeepCool LS720 WH |
| Software configuration |
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| Operating system | Windows 10 21H2/ Windows 11(Alder Lake) |
| Graphics driver |
Nvidia GeForce/ION Driver Release 552.44 WHQL AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 24.4.1 |
| Monitoring programs |
MSI Afterburner |
Our video cards were tested at different screen sizes 1920×1080, 2560×1440 и 3840×2160 with maximum graphics quality settings. The game has a lock of 100 frames.
| GPU TEST |
In the video card test, the default resolution is 1920×1080; other resolutions are added and removed manually. You can also remove and add any positions of video cards. You can also select any of our test processors from the list in the drop-down menu, comparing its performance with the given video card tests (by default, the most productive solution is selected). The test is carried out on the most powerful CPU in this game and is scaled to other processors, taking into account their testing on NVIDIA and AMD video cards.
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When resolved 1920×1080 average FPS of 25 frames showed level video cards Radeon RX 6600 or GeForce RTX 2060. Minimum FPS of at least 25 frames can be provided by video cards of the level Radeon RX 6600 or GeForce RTX 2060. A comfortable average FPS of 60 frames can be provided by solutions Radeon RX 6600 or GeForce RTX 2060.
When resolved 1920×1080 average FPS of 25 frames showed level video cards Radeon RX 6600 or GeForce RTX 2060. Minimum FPS of at least 25 frames can be provided by video cards of the level Radeon RX 6600 or GeForce RTX 2060. A comfortable average FPS of 60 frames can be provided by solutions Radeon RX 6600 XT or GeForce RTX 2060.
When resolved 3840×2160 average FPS of 25 frames showed level video cards Radeon RX 6600 or GeForce RTX 2060. Minimum FPS of at least 25 frames can be provided by video cards of the level Radeon RX 6600 or GeForce RTX 2060. A comfortable average FPS of 60 frames can be provided by solutions Radeon RX 6800 or GeForce RTX 2080.
| VIDEO MEMORY CONSUMPTION |
Testing of video memory consumed by the game was carried out by the program MSI Afterburner. The indicator was based on the results on video cards from AMD and NVIDIA with separate screen sizes 1920×1080, 2560×1440 and 3840×2160 with various anti-aliasing settings. By default, the graph displays the most current solutions. Other video cards are added and removed from the schedule at the request of the reader.
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GameGPU
When resolved 1920×1080 video memory consumption of video cards from 8 gigabytes to 4 gigabytes, with 12 gigabytes 3 gigabyte, with 16 gigabytes 3 gigabyte with 24 gigabytes 4 gigabyte .
When resolved 2560×1440 video memory consumption of video cards from 8 gigabytes to 4 gigabytes, with 12 gigabytes 4 gigabyte, with 16 gigabytes 4 gigabyte with 24 gigabytes 4 gigabyte.
When resolved 3840×2160 video memory consumption of video cards from 8 gigabytes to 5 gigabytes, with 12 gigabytes 5 gigabyte, with 16 gigabytes 5 gigabyte with 24 gigabytes 5 gigabyte .
| CPU TEST |
Testing was carried out at a resolution of 1920×1080. In the processor test, you can remove or add any processor positions. You can also select any tested video card from the list in the drop-down menu, comparing its performance with the given processor test results (by default, the most productive solution from NVIDIA is selected). Testing takes place on the most powerful NVIDIA and AMD video cards and scales to low-end models.
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When using video cards NVIDIA processors showed an acceptable indicator of at least 25 frames per second Ryzen 3 3100 or Core i 3 10100, and an FPS of at least 60 frames per second will be able to provide solutions at the level Ryzen 3 3100 or Core i 3 10100 .
When using video cards AMDprocessors showed an acceptable indicator of at least 25 frames per second Ryzen 3 3100 or Core i 3 10100 , and an FPS of at least 60 frames per second will be able to provide solutions at the level Ryzen 3 3100 or Core i 3 10100.
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GameGPU
The game can load up to 8 streams. Uses up to 4 threads as efficiently as possible.
| RAM TEST |
The test was carried out on the basic configuration of Core i 9 13900K with 32 GB DDR5 6400 MHz pre-installed memory. All used RAM was taken as an indicator. The RAM test on the entire system was carried out on various video cards without launching third-party applications (browsers, etc.). In the graphics, you can add and remove any resolutions and video cards as desired.
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GameGPU
When resolved 1920×1080 RAM consumption for video cards from 8 gigabytes to 9 gigabytes, with 12 gigabytes 10 ggigabyte, with 16 gigabytes 10 gigabyte, with 24 gigabytes 10 gigabyte .
When resolved 2560×1440 RAM consumption for video cards from 8 gigabytes to 9 gigabytes, with 12 gigabytes 10 gigabyte, with 16 gigabytes 10 gigabyte with 24 gigabytes 10 gigabyte.
When resolved 3840×2160 RAM consumption for video cards from 8 gigabytes to 9 gigabytes, with 12 gigabytes 10 gigabyte, with 16 gigabytes 10 gigabyte with 24 gigabytes 10 gigabyte .
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