Beach Invasion 1944
- December 2, 2022
- AIx2 Games
- 6h median play time
Get on Steam"Beach Invasion 1944" is a tactical World War II shooter that simulates the D-Day invasion. Command a squad of soldiers, use authentic weapons and equipment, and engage in intense battles on the beaches of Normandy. With a focus on realism and historical accuracy, this game offers a challenging and immersive experience for strategy and war game enthusiasts.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Simple yet solidly designed game that serves as a great time killer.
- Graphics are decent and the gameplay is fun, reminiscent of classic arcade shooters.
- Offers a unique perspective by allowing players to experience D-Day from the German side.
- Gameplay becomes repetitive quickly with limited content and only one map.
- Lacks a save feature, forcing players to restart after exiting the game.
- Switching between weapons can be disorienting and the AI is not very helpful.
- graphics72 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as surprisingly good for a low-budget title, while others find them merely decent or outdated. Many comments highlight a resemblance to older games like Beachhead 2000, noting that while the visuals can be enjoyable, they often lack the realism and detail that some players desire. Overall, the graphics are generally considered acceptable, but there is a consensus that they could be improved further.
“The waves are challenging, and the graphics look quite realistic for this price level.”
“High quality visuals, a lean but realistic gameplay, I liked it!”
“Surprisingly good looking graphics for something so low budget.”
“The graphics are a little bit bleh but the sound effects make up for this.”
“Right now it feels like a web game from around 2010 with just a little bit better graphics.”
“No upgrades/skills/whatever, sounds are very basic, kills are not satisfying, graphics are outdated...”
- gameplay72 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying its simplicity and smooth mechanics, while others find it repetitive and lacking in content after a short period. Many critiques focus on the aiming mechanics and the overall execution, suggesting that the game feels outdated and could benefit from additional features and variety. Overall, while there are enjoyable elements, the gameplay may not sustain long-term interest for all players.
“If you enjoy this type of game, this is well worth the time; the only drawback at this point for myself is the aiming mechanics.”
“High quality visuals, a lean but realistic gameplay; I liked it!”
“The gameplay is simple but has enough variation to give many hours of fun.”
“As with all wave survival modes though, after 1-2 hours of gameplay it starts to get very repetitive and incredibly boring.”
“Not much content, the gameplay is like an old flash game from 8 years ago but with better graphics.”
“If this game got more love and more features maybe it would be worth a $5 price point, but unless this game comes out for free I cannot recommend it as it lacks a ton of things it should have and has horrible mechanics when it comes to gameplay/gunplay.”
- replayability26 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
Overall, the game has mixed reviews regarding replayability. While some players find it fun and note that recent updates have improved replay value, many others feel it lacks sufficient content and progression systems to encourage repeated play. Suggestions for enhancing replayability include adding meta progression, story elements, and base-building mechanics.
“Edit: the sandbox update really gives replayability!!!”
“It's a simple game that offers loads of replay value and has a, so far, seemingly in-touch dev team.”
“I've had much fun with this; though small, it is very replayable.”
“I usually enjoy wave survival games, but when you have no replayability and no reason to come back to the game, it kind of ruins what the entire mode is about, which is why it just doesn't hit the mark for me.”
“Certainly recommend, but in my humble opinion, the game lacks replayability as the only achievement you can do is to hold on for as many waves as you can.”
“With that said, this game is severely lacking content, progression, and replay value.”
- story20 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of depth, with many users noting that it feels more like a simple beach invasion simulator rather than a narrative-driven experience. Players express a desire for a more developed storyline and additional gameplay features, such as co-op mode and base-building, to enhance replayability. Overall, the consensus is that the game prioritizes action over storytelling, leaving players wanting more context and objectives.
“Some sort of story might help, and base-building would make it way more replayable.”
“Otherwise, it might make sense to wait for the developers to add some more features: split screen and/or co-op would be a lot of fun in this game as would the ability to actually place your guns, a basic story, and a save feature.”
“It is kind of one of those games where if you are looking for an extremely deep story or combat system, then look away.”
“[*] no story.”
“As a real WWII simulator, it is simply too easy and it's really only a beach invasion simulator without story content and any real target to reach.”
- music12 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it underwhelming and opting to mute it in favor of their own playlists. However, the battle ambiance is noted to be effective, and a few users expressed a desire to hear the menu music outside of the game. Overall, while some find the in-game music lacking, others enjoy the experience of playing with their own soundtrack.
“I keep the music low, so I can’t really comment on that, but the battle ambiance seems on point.”
“Really fun and weirdly cathartic with the game's music off and your own soundtrack on in the background, not sure if therapy is in order. 10/10”
“The music is meh -- I've been playing the game with the in-game music muted and German marches playing from my PC instead.”
“I'd like to hear the menu music outside the game sometime.”
“I keep the music low so I can’t really comment on that, but the battle ambiance seems on point.”
- grinding8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, with a lack of meaningful progression or variety in gameplay. The absence of multiplayer options, diverse game modes, and unique achievements contributes to a sense of boredom, making the experience feel monotonous and uninspired. Overall, the grinding is seen as a missed opportunity for deeper engagement and enjoyment.
“Repetitive, grindy, and gets boring fairly quickly.”
“The weapons themselves feel pretty grinding and boring.”
“It's a bit tedious; it's expected from a tower defense game, but with some more content and some kind of leveling system, this game could give you hours of gameplay for this small amount.”
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised, described as immersive and realistic, particularly in comparison to other shooters. Players appreciate the strong sense of chaos that intensifies at higher levels, contributing to an engaging and visually impressive experience.
“A good game, with a lot of weapons and an atmosphere that is closest to reality than other shooters that I've played.”
“Looks great, the atmosphere is top notch and the chaos once you reach higher levels keeps you on edge.”
“A tower defense game with a very strong atmosphere.”
- optimization6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users reporting significant lag and poor performance even on high-end hardware like the RTX 3090. Overall, the optimization is considered subpar, detracting from the overall experience.
“The only cons that I found are the fact that it is poorly optimized and sometimes it may lag (got a RTX 3090) and the total absence of something like a coop mod that would make it even more fun.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players have reported frequent freezing issues during gameplay, regardless of the graphics settings used, indicating significant stability problems.
“From time to time, the game freezes in the middle of play, regardless of whether the graphics settings are set to low or high.”
“The game frequently experiences freezing issues, which occur irrespective of the graphics settings.”
“I often encounter freezing during gameplay, and it happens no matter how I adjust the graphics settings.”
