Attack at Dawn: North Africa
- June 7, 2022
- Panzer Division Games
Get on Steam"Attack at Dawn: North Africa" is a real-time strategy game set in the North African theater of World War II. Command either Axis or Allied forces in intense battles, utilizing authentic weapons, vehicles, and tactics of the time. Manage resources, build your base, and adapt your strategy to the ever-changing circumstances of the battlefield.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features an innovative WEGO system that combines real-time and turn-based mechanics, making it accessible for both new and veteran players.
- Excellent presentation with beautiful graphics and a well-researched historical narrative that enhances the gameplay experience.
- The AI is competent and requires strategic planning, providing a satisfying challenge for players.
- The campaign lacks continuity and does not reward performance, making it feel disjointed and less engaging.
- There are several quirks in the unit movement and retreat systems that can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- The tutorial missions are insufficient for a complex game, requiring players to restart multiple times to fully grasp the mechanics.
- gameplay12 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a wego mechanics system that may require some initial adjustment, but players quickly find it engaging. The intuitive interface and clear mechanics allow for strategic focus, accommodating various scenario sizes comfortably. Overall, the game offers substantial content and encourages interest in potential future expansions.
“The clear mechanics and interface allow the player to focus on strategy while time controls keep it comfortable, whatever the size of the scenario (and some of them are quite large).”
“Very intuitive interface and gameplay.”
“You need a couple of startovers to grasp the mechanics.”
“The wego mechanics may take some effort to get into at first, but you'll get to like them soon enough.”
“It has a good deal of content and I'm interested in seeing if the devs may adopt this mechanics system and publish other theaters, such as maybe the 'Bulge' and 'France 1940.'”
- graphics10 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their high quality and aesthetic appeal, described as a marvel within the genre. Reviewers highlight the impressive visuals, animations, and user-friendly interface, noting that the graphics are both visually pleasing and easy to read.
“Aesthetically, the game is a marvel.”
“Amazing graphics, sounds, and animations when compared to the genre.”
“A new take on strategy with great graphics and an easy-to-understand interface.”
- music10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its beautiful ambient background, featuring a captivating African/Arabic flavor that enhances the overall experience. While the title music is excellent, players express a desire for more background music during gameplay and have noted some dissatisfaction with the victory debrief music. Overall, the soundtrack significantly contributes to the game's aesthetic appeal.
“The ambient background music in the setup is very good, with a cool African/Arabic flavor.”
“Really can't say enough about how pretty this game is, how good the music is, and how well the combat animations work.”
“The title music is excellent; I just wish I could play that in-game.”
“Only gripe is the victory debrief music!”
“Background music while playing would be nice.”
- story6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story aspect is not explicitly detailed in the reviews, but the game features a strategic map reminiscent of a general's planning tool, enhancing the tactical experience. The tutorial missions introduce gameplay mechanics, such as supply depots and resupply missions, although some elements, like the trucks, are not visually represented. Overall, the narrative context appears to support the strategic gameplay rather than being a focal point.
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been criticized for lacking performance rewards and continuity in the campaign, leading to a disappointing experience for players.
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the grinding aspect of the game for its efficient handling of large battles, allowing for quick resolution of complex situations and minimizing tedious tasks. The speed settings enable players to streamline gameplay, making it easier to progress without getting bogged down in repetitive actions.
