Close Combat: The Longest Day
- June 2, 2020
- Strategy 3 Tactics
Get on Steam"Close Combat: The Longest Day" is a real-time wargame with a focus on historical accuracy and soldier psychology. Command either the Allied Expeditionary Force or Germany's Wehrmacht in the D-Day invasion, with 60+ battles and 64 tactical maps. Experience night combat with simulated flare effects and lighting changes affecting visibility.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a nostalgic experience for fans of the Close Combat series, maintaining the classic tactical gameplay that many players love.
- It features engaging and unique firefights, with a good balance of strategy and action, making it entertaining for both new and returning players.
- The game is well-optimized for modern systems, running smoothly and providing a good retro aesthetic that appeals to long-time fans.
- The AI can be lacking, often making it easy to defeat, which detracts from the overall challenge of the game.
- Many players have reported issues with screen size and resolution, making the game difficult to play for some, with a significant portion of the screen remaining unused.
- There are several bugs and technical issues, including crashes and problems with the tutorial, which can hinder the gaming experience.
- graphics3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed feedback, with some users finding them too small and unplayable, while others praised the overall visual quality.
“I love the gameplay and graphics.”
“Unplayable... graphics are way too small!”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as old school, featuring traditional controls and mechanics that may appeal to fans of classic gaming experiences.
“It's just gameplay.”
“Old school gameplay and controls.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players express that grinding in the game can be excessively time-consuming, likening it to needing a "second life" to manage the repetitive tasks. Additionally, there are concerns about performance issues, particularly in areas like the port of Cherbourg, which can significantly slow down gameplay.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“So no more battles for the port of Cherbourg, which used to have my old PC grinding almost to a halt.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game lacks a narrative component, with users indicating that there is no story present.
“The game lacks any meaningful story, leaving players feeling disconnected.”
“There is virtually no narrative to engage with, making the experience feel hollow.”
“The story is poorly developed and fails to capture the player's interest.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviewers emphasize that while new content is appreciated, the inclusion of existing elements is crucial for enhancing nostalgia and replayability in older games.
“I welcome new additions, but for an old game like this, the already existing content should really be there for both nostalgia and replayability.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is visually appealing, but players report significant stability issues, including frequent crashes and error messages related to disk space after a few battles.
“Good looking game but too buggy - after a few battles, it crashed with a disk full error message.”
