I never got a chance to play online. However, the single-player alone is more than enough to buy at full price. The story is very believable. In 1989, the Soviet Union is facing collapse due to a poor economy. Rather than fizzle out like it did in our timeline, the Soviet Union in desperation decides to go on a war footing by invading Western Europe, and the United States. Like I said the story is very believable and relies on real-world tactics and weaponry from the era so no goofy super weapons. You mainly play as the United States and NATO but thanks to the Soviet Assault expansion pack, you can play as the Soviets in six added story missions. What I love about the game was how it presented both sides. There really is no black and white and paints both sides of the conflict as human making the scenario all the more real. You really empathize with both sides. All in all I fully recommend this game at full purchase. Gameplay wise it's very easy to learn and completely ditches base building. Instead you use points to call in units of support wether by CAS or artillery support.
