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Stars indicate the most critically-acclaimed games. |
 GAMES: Now you'll fight for the Cotentin peninsula, from the landings at Utah Beach to the siege at Cherbourg. In the dense hedgerows of the French countryside, AT teams may be lying in ambush almost anywhere. By placing a premium on infantry tactics, Invasion puts the capital "C" back into Close Combat. [Mattel Interactive]
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more... 90
EuroGamer
Unquestionably a triumph, marking a great improvement over the last game... It relies on gameplay rather than on cutscenes and ephemera, and the variety and suspense of individual battles combined with the simple but effective campaign system mean that it will stay on a good many hard disks for a long time to come.
 90
Hot Games
It's not a huge improvement over the last in the series, but then the series doesn't need much improving to begin with.
90
PC Gameworld
Effective integration of the psychological aspects of war and first-rate gameplay customization.
86
GameSpy
Overall I found Close Combat: Normandy Invasion a breath of fresh air in a genre where emphasis is often placed on the "amass and swarm" strategies, or resource attrition.
85
Antagonist
While this latest chapter in the acclaimed series doesn't offer much in the innovation department, it's a quality product, a lot of fun to play and has obvious replayability value.
82
IGN
It's not a huge stride forward but it's still an excellent addition to any wargamer's library.
80
CNET Gamecenter
Anyone with the slightest interest in historical-strategy gaming will love this title.
80
Happy Puppy
This new release is not to be overlooked as an excellent continuation of a classic and fun series.
80
Game Over Online
Luckily, it doesn't sacrifice gameplay for the sake of simplicity.
80
GameZone
Combines solid graphics and exceptional sounds into a top-notch war gaming experience.
80
Electric Playground
The AI has always been one of the weakest elements in this series but this time around it has been tweaked a bit and these soldiers will now perform a little more realistically.
72
GameSpot
For those who haven't yet played a Close Combat game, or for veterans looking for new maps and scenarios for this outstanding series, then Close Combat: Invasion Normandy provides plenty of new challenges.
70
PC Gamer
A solid game that feels like an add-on. This series needs a 3D overhaul. [Jan 2001, p.157]
70
Adrenaline Vault
The visual, aural, and control limitations of the original are becoming more and more obvious as the series continues.
70
Computer Games Magazine
More of an incremental advance over its predecessors than anything really new, but it incorporates the best features of the other games and plenty of customer input into what may be the best game in the series.
67
Gaming Age
Does a very good job accurately portraying a wartime environment even with the poor visual presentation, but much like the previous outings, it isn't for everyone.
60
All Game Guide
Even though very customizable, Close Combat: Invasion Normandy's gameplay can get very repetitive after repeated play.
Mike W. gave it a10: Thomas D. gave it a 10: B. R. gave it a 9: Stephen P. gave it a 5: Bill D. Cat gave it a 10: Eddie B. gave it a 9: Freddy S. gave it a 10: |
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