Summary
- Release Year: 2014
- Genres: Strategy
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: Slitherine Ltd.
- Publishers: 88mm
Frontline: The Longest Day (2014): A Detailed Review
Introduction
Frontline: The Longest Day is a real-time strategy (RTS) game developed by Atomic Games and published by Slitherine Ltd. It was released in 2014 for Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux. The game is set during the D-Day landings in Normandy, France, in 1944, and allows players to command the Allied forces in a series of historical missions.
Gameplay
Frontline: The Longest Day is a squad-based RTS game, meaning that players control individual squads of soldiers rather than large armies. Each squad has its own strengths and weaknesses, and players must use them strategically to overcome the enemy. The game features a variety of different unit types, including infantry, tanks, artillery, and aircraft.
The game’s missions are based on historical events, and players must complete objectives such as capturing strategic points, destroying enemy units, and escorting friendly units. The missions are challenging and require players to use all of their skills to succeed.
Graphics and Sound
Frontline: The Longest Day features impressive graphics for its time. The game’s environments are detailed and realistic, and the unit models are well-animated. The game’s sound design is also top-notch, with realistic sound effects and voice acting.
Multiplayer
Frontline: The Longest Day features a variety of multiplayer modes, including competitive and cooperative play. In competitive multiplayer, players can battle against each other in a variety of different game modes. In cooperative multiplayer, players can team up to complete missions together.
Reception
Frontline: The Longest Day received positive reviews from critics. The game was praised for its challenging and engaging gameplay, its realistic graphics and sound design, and its variety of multiplayer modes. The game was also a commercial success, selling over 200,000 copies worldwide.
Awards
Frontline: The Longest Day won several awards, including:
- Wargame of the Year (2014) – Gamescom
- Best Strategy Game (2014) – PC Gamer
- Best RTS Game (2014) – IGN
Conclusion
Frontline: The Longest Day is a fantastic RTS game that puts you in command of the Allied forces during the D-Day landings. The missions are challenging and engaging, the graphics and sound design are top-notch, and the variety of multiplayer modes ensures that there is something for everyone. If you are a fan of RTS games, then you owe it to yourself to check out Frontline: The Longest Day.
Additional Information
- Developer: Atomic Games
- Publisher: Slitherine Ltd.
- Release Date: 2014
- Platforms: Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux
- Genre: Real-time strategy
- Setting: D-Day landings in Normandy, France, 1944
- Number of Missions: 5
- Multiplayer Modes: Competitive and cooperative
- Awards: Wargame of the Year (2014) – Gamescom, Best Strategy Game (2014) – PC Gamer, Best RTS Game (2014) – IGN
Review Score
8.5/10
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