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Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts
Company of Heroes: Opposing FrontsIntense WWII RTS expansion with new fronts and fresh factions
Police Quest: SWAT
Police Quest: SWATLead a SWAT team through realistic police scenarios
Overview
Description

Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts expands the acclaimed WWII real‑time strategy experience with two new campaigns, the British 2nd Army and the Panzer Elite, each offering distinct tactics and units. The expansion builds on the original’s tactical depth while adding destructible environments, dynamic weather, and a robust multiplayer mode. The game delivers a gritty, historically grounded battlefield where players must manage resources, coordinate combined‑arms assaults, and adapt to ever‑changing conditions. With mod support and a thriving community, Opposing Fronts remains a benchmark for strategic warfare games.

Police Quest: SWAT puts you in the shoes of a tactical police unit, demanding careful planning and precise execution. The game blends strategy, simulation, and action as you coordinate squads, manage equipment, and respond to high‑risk incidents. Released in 1995 for PC and Mac, the title offers a gritty, methodical experience that challenges players to think like real‑world law enforcement while navigating the limitations of 1990s graphics and interface design.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Real-Time Strategy
Real-Time Strategy
Best for
Strategy enthusiasts and WWII fans
Fans of tactical police simulations
Specifications
General
msrp
$59.99
$19.9967%
release date
2007-09-25
1995-09-30
Specifications
developer
Relic Entertainment
Sierra On-Line
publisher
THQ
Sierra Entertainment
age rating
PEGI 18, ESRB M+13%
PEGI 16, ESRB T
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
Single player
critic score
82/100+122%
37/100
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deep tactical gameplay
  • Highly detailed and destructible environments
  • Two distinct, well‑balanced factions
  • Strong modding community
  • Deep tactical planning
  • Authentic police procedures
  • Challenging single‑player experience
  • Historical retro appeal
Cons
  • Steep learning curve for newcomers
  • Limited single‑player content beyond the two campaigns
  • Older graphics compared to modern RTS titles
  • Outdated graphics and UI
  • Steep learning curve
  • Limited replay variety
Community & Metrics
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The Verdict

AI-generated from listing data

Police Quest: SWAT offers cheap, single‑player tactical police simulation with retro graphics, while Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts provides a higher‑priced, modern WWII RTS with multiplayer and strong mod support.

Key differences

  • Price: $19.99 vs $59.99
  • Multiplayer: none vs single‑player + multiplayer
  • Genre focus: police tactical simulation vs WWII real‑time strategy
  • Replayability: limited vs mod‑friendly with two campaigns
  • Critical reception: 37/100 vs 82/100
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Gameplay & fun factor

Company of Heroes scores 82/100 versus Police Quest's 37/100, indicating higher overall enjoyment.

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Platform availability

No platform information is provided for either title.

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Price & value

Police Quest costs $19.99, less than one‑third of Company of Heroes' $59.99 price.

Police Quest: SWAT

Multiplayer / co‑op

Company of Heroes includes both single‑player and multiplayer; Police Quest is single‑player only.

Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts

Content & replayability

Company of Heroes offers two campaigns, destructible environments, and Steam Workshop mod support; Police Quest has limited replay variety.

Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts

Difficulty & accessibility

Both games are noted as having steep learning curves.

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Graphics & performance

Company of Heroes (2007) has newer graphics than Police Quest's 1995 retro visuals.

Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts

Choose Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts if…

Buyers wanting a modern WWII RTS with multiplayer, mods, and richer content, willing to pay more.

Choose Police Quest: SWAT if…

Buyers seeking an inexpensive, single‑player police tactical sim with retro appeal.

Common questions

Which game is cheaper?

Police Quest: SWAT costs $19.99; Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts costs $59.99.

Do either of these games support multiplayer?

Only Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts includes multiplayer; Police Quest: SWAT is single‑player only.

Which title has better critical reception?

Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts has a critic score of 82/100, compared to Police Quest: SWAT's 37/100.