9th Company: Roots Of Terror

[h1]Pros:[/h1] ✅ [b]I can only recommend this game if you buy it on sale (I paid 2 euros). Otherwise skip it.[/b] ✅ [b]Cool ragdoll physics. I loved destroying buildings and watching enemies fly 20 meters into the air from artillery strikes.[/b] ✅ [b]Unique missions.[/b] ✅ [b]The enemy can be extremely dangerous at times. Half of your squad can be wiped out in a matter of seconds by a surprise attack. The game definitely doesn't hold your hand.[/b] ✅ [b]The Mil Mi-24 is an absolute beast.[/b] ✅ [b]The reward system makes you actually care about the soldiers under your command and encourages you to keep them alive.[/b] [h1]Cons:[/h1] ❌ [b]Numerous bugs, including game breaking mission progression issues that may require workarounds or restarting missions.[/b] ❌ [b]I understand that the game takes place in Afghanistan and not in a lush environment, but all the maps look the same.[/b] ❌ [b]There are literally only a few songs in the entire game. It gets quite annoying hearing the same tracks throughout all 11 levels.[/b] ❌ [b]Pathfinding is quite poor. Vehicles can easily get stuck, especially on bushes and rocks when driving through hilly terrain.[/b] ❌ [b]The game would be much easier if my troops' AI actually did what I told them to do.[/b] ❌ [b]Expanding on the poor AI topic, taking cover often makes no sense. Instead of hiding behind a rock, soldiers will stand in front of it, fully exposed to enemy fire.[/b] ❌ [b]Janky controls. The camera moves too slowly.[/b] ❌ [b]Some missions drag on for far too long and become boring. In one mission, I spent around 30 minutes defending a random town from endless waves of the Mujahideen fighters.[/b]

я как солдатик всегда готов воевать

Афганский синдром Тем не менее, не спешите списывать «9 роту» со счетов. Несмотря на специфический геймплей и разнообразные болячки, перед нами, пожалуй, лучшая отечественная игра по кинолицензии и просто лучшая игра, затрагивающая тему...

Amazing.. 2009 game but still fun in 2025. Feels like developers were the same as those behind Men of war... with some features that should be in Men of war too. For example, tell soldiers to automatically take cover by pressing "E". Also, the ability to see special item and names of selected soldiers without having to manually open inventory is cool.

Joguei entre uma e duas horas desse jogo quando estava offline e nunca lembrei de escrever sobre ele: Pra mim ele é um rts ultrapassado e que provavelmente nunca foi realmente bom, além dos soldados não obedecerem comandos as vezes a câmera do jogo é muito esquisita e se mexe sozinha. Pode ser um problema meu também, mas achei o jogo um pouco desbalanceado, que deixou até o começo do jogo difícil. --------------------- I played between one and two hours of this game when I was offline and I never remembered to write about it: For me it's an outdated RTS that was probably never really good, besides the soldiers not obeying commands sometimes the game's camera is very strange and moves by itself. It might be my problem too, but I found the game a little unbalanced, which made even the beginning of the game difficult.

Очень прикольная стратегия про афганскую войну и 9 роту!

Игру нельзя пройти из за софтлока. В миссии "Пленные" ты делаешь все что от тебя просят разработчики а игра потом тупо ломается. Разминировал пути подхода подкреплений? Молодец! Таймер подхода подкреплений будет вечно перезапускаться и тебе тупо не дадут эти самые подкрепления для прохождения миссий. Надо зачистить кишлак чтобы найти пленных? А тебе нельзя заходить в кишлак иначе вылезает провал миссий из за того что ты якобы допустил уход душманов хотя этот кишлак окружен. До этой миссии впринципе все было нормально но она абсолютно сломана.

Developed by Lesta Studio and Новый Диск and published by Strategy First, 9th Company: Roots of Terror is a real-time strategy game that draws heavily from the Soviet-Afghan War, placing players in the role of Soviet paratroopers during one of the conflict's most recognizable military operations. Instead of creating a fictional war story, the game attempts to capture the harsh realities of combat by following soldiers from their demanding military training through the fierce battles that culminate in the defense of a strategically important mountain position. This historical backdrop gives the campaign a more serious tone, focusing on discipline, survival, and tactical planning rather than larger-than-life action. The campaign unfolds across a series of interconnected operations that allow players to select missions from an operational map before engaging in tactical combat. Each mission introduces different objectives, environments, and enemy situations, preventing the experience from becoming repetitive. Success depends on understanding the strengths and weaknesses of a wide roster of military units, with more than eighty unit types available throughout the game. Infantry squads, armored vehicles, and support elements each play distinct roles, encouraging players to think carefully about positioning, reconnaissance, and coordinated attacks instead of relying on overwhelming force. The progression system also rewards preserving experienced troops, giving veteran units greater value as the campaign advances. One of the game's strongest qualities is its emphasis on realism. Morale has a direct influence on battlefield performance, meaning soldiers under intense fire can panic or become less effective if poorly managed. Vehicles feature localized damage, making careful targeting an important tactical consideration rather than simply reducing enemy health bars. Environmental destruction and detailed battlefields further contribute to the sense of immersion, with explosions and collapsing structures helping battles feel dynamic despite the game's age. While the graphics are unmistakably from an earlier generation of PC gaming, the rugged mountain landscapes and military equipment still succeed in conveying the difficult conditions faced by soldiers operating in Afghanistan. The gameplay is rewarding for players who appreciate deliberate strategy, but it also carries several frustrations that reflect its era. The interface can feel cumbersome until players become familiar with its controls, and unit pathfinding occasionally struggles in complicated terrain. Certain missions are significantly more difficult than others, sometimes requiring repeated attempts and careful resource management to overcome. These challenges can be satisfying for experienced strategy fans, yet newcomers may find the learning curve intimidating. Technical issues on modern hardware may also require minor adjustments, although the core tactical experience remains intact once everything is running smoothly. What ultimately separates 9th Company: Roots of Terror from many military strategy games is its commitment to recreating a historical conflict with a focus on tactical authenticity instead of spectacle. Every mission reinforces the importance of planning, maintaining troop morale, and making thoughtful battlefield decisions under pressure. The campaign successfully creates the feeling of participating in a larger military operation while allowing individual engagements to remain tense and meaningful. Although its aging presentation, dated interface, and occasional technical shortcomings prevent it from matching more modern strategy titles, its solid mechanics and historical foundation still make it a worthwhile experience for players interested in realistic real-time strategy games and military history. Rating: 6/10

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