In the short time I've had it I've S'ranked the first 10 missions; still waiting for it to turn around and kick my ass. Anyone else played it yet?
I've been playing since the release date and loving every second of it. I did get my ass handed to me early on, but I've managed to get back in the groove and have since S-ranked all but the last mission (damn those mortars >_<). They've changed the ranking system a lot, though. It took me quite a few tries to get an S on mission 6, but I got S ranks on later missions after just one playthrough.
My favorite addition is that they improved the campaign mode so that you can skip dialogue (for those many repeated plays smile) as well as go back and play completed missions (without save tricks like the other games).
In addition to being able to replay missions, I'm also enjoying the mostly improved balance. Naval battles are fierce now, and Medium Tanks are actually useful! My only complaints are the removal of some Dual strike features and the absolute nerfing of CO powers.
Anyone tried online yet? I finally ordered a wireless router, so I'll post my friend code soon in case anyone wants to play someone who lacks defense and goes for all-out offense