Underplayed Gems

101st Airborne in Normandy (2025)

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Developer
Interactive Simulations
Publisher
Strategy First
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, RPG, Strategy
Rating
3.3 of 5, 12 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A methodical, tense strategy simulation where careful planning and initiative management drive every deliberate move through historically grounded WWII combat.

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What players say

Players are split between nostalgia and frustration. Fans praise the deep squad preparation and tactical realism, but many report the game crashes, slows down over time, or fails to run at all. The 51-page manual is considered essential, and the pace is described as very slow and tedious.

Screenshots

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