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Wars and Battles: Normandy (2018)

Wars and Battles: Normandy cover
Developer
Battle Factory, HexWar Games
Publisher
Hunted Cow Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Strategy
Rating
4.2 of 5, 13 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 8.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A deliberate, methodical turn-based wargame that immerses you in the strategic planning of historical Normandy battles.

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What players say

Players praise the game as a solid wargame with simple but effective rules, a strong action point system that forces prioritization, and a historically grounded campaign map. The small scenarios feel like a slugfest, and the game is no longer supported after its developer went under and a publisher took over. Reviews split on value, with some calling it too basic or expensive for what it offers.

Screenshots

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