Men of War allows a player to directly control any soldier or manned vehicle/gun that he owns.
Perhaps in recognition of this, players can change the speed at which time passes. These rules lead to gameplay that has been described as 'organic.where others are artificial' and praised for generating 'stories as distinct as they are dramatic', but criticised for at times demanding intense micromanagement.
The game's most notable feature is its simulation-driven world. Unit recruitment features in multiplayer, but is rarely enabled in single-player. It focuses entirely on military tactics and special operations and does not feature base building, research, or resource gathering. Men of War is a real-time tactics game in which players complete military objectives.
