BLOCKADE War Stories (2019)

Developer: Novalink
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating: 3.5 of 5, 99 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.9 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

Playing feels like stepping into a grim, immersive World War II movie where you're an ordinary soldier surviving through desperate battles and tense sabotage missions.

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What players say

Players accuse this of being an asset flip with uncredited store assets, but a few find it charmingly nostalgic for early Call of Duty. The 5-chapter campaign is short and requires at least three playthroughs for all achievements, with difficulty options and checkpoints. Polish is low: poor enemy AI, goofy ragdolls, terrible voice acting, and performance issues on medium settings.

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