Taken for a Quickie | Tannenberg

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M2H, the team behind Verdun, have finally brought their latest WW1 shooter Tannenberg to consoles. Join us as we take a quick look at the multiplayer title on Xbox One.

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​by Liam
Andrews

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@liam_andrews5

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Developer: M2H, BlackMill Games
Publisher: M2H, BlackMill Games
Platforms: Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC
Players: 1 - 40

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Tannenberg? Sounds familiar…

This isn’t our first foray into the Eastern Front with Tannenberg - we originally reviewed the Steam Early Access version. Back in 2018 the game earned praise for its authentic combat and tactical gameplay.

What’s new in the console release?

Honestly, not much, though that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Strategic, grounded gameplay transfers over from the PC edition (including the brutal, one-hit-kill weapons) with the only real new addition being a fortified town map called Przemyśl which made its debut alongside the PS4 and Xbox One release.

Pretty much everything that made the game enjoyable on PC is present and correct here, including Tannenberg’s flagship large-scale multiplayer mode. Maneuver sees two teams try to outflank each other in the race to capture and hold key sectors of a battlefield. The mode’s free-flowing nature makes for some excellent battles as 20-player armies clash over strategic points; predecessor Verdun’s own standout mode, Frontlines, looks almost claustrophobic by comparison.

I enjoy Verdun, but finding online matches is tough. How does Tannenberg fare?

At the time of writing, close to the game's release, the Tannenberg player base seems relatively healthy. 

There’s usually enough players around to make at least one or two full matches, though it is a niche game and that may soon change. While we haven’t had to make use of the included bots to bolster numbers just yet, there could be a time when AI opposition becomes a necessity and not a luxury.

What about the visuals?

Tannenberg isn’t the prettiest game out there, but it looks decent enough on console. Motion blur can be enabled to soften some of the rough edges and the frame rate can be unlocked, though even when running on an Xbox One X the latter caused noticeable screen tearing and occasional performance stutter.

Would you recommend Tannenberg?

Yes. The old-timey weaponry and rugged looks might not be to everyone’s taste, but give it a chance and you’ll find a fun, alternative multiplayer experience that can be genuinely thrilling.