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Close Combat: The Longest Day

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76% User Score Based on 110 reviews

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Close Combat: The Longest Day is a single player and multiplayer tactical real-time strategy game with warfare and historical themes. It was developed by Strategy 3 Tactics and was released on June 2, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"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.

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Audience ScoreBased on 110 reviews
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  • The game offers a nostalgic experience for fans of the Close Combat series, maintaining the classic tactical gameplay that many enjoy.
  • It features engaging and unique battles with a focus on realistic small unit tactics, making it a solid choice for strategy enthusiasts.
  • Despite some flaws, the game is considered a good value, especially for those who appreciate its historical context and gameplay mechanics.
  • The graphics and screen size have been criticized, with many players finding them too small and difficult to adjust, leading to a frustrating experience.
  • The AI is often described as lacking, making the game less challenging and sometimes leading to unresponsive enemy behavior.
  • Several players reported technical issues, including crashes and bugs that hinder gameplay, making it feel incomplete compared to previous titles in the series.
  • graphics
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics have received mixed feedback, with some users finding them too small, rendering the game unplayable, while others appreciate the overall visual quality and gameplay experience.

    • “I love the gameplay and graphics.”
    • “Unplayable...graphics are way too small!”
    • “Unplayable...graphics are way too small!”
  • gameplay
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by a nostalgic, old-school style, featuring traditional controls that may appeal to fans of classic gaming experiences.

    • “Old school gameplay and controls.”
  • grinding
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express that grinding in the game is extremely time-consuming, likening it to needing a "second life" to manage the extensive effort required. Additionally, there are concerns about performance issues, particularly in resource-intensive 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.”
  • story
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews indicate that there is no story present in the game, suggesting a lack of narrative depth or engagement.

    • “There is absolutely no story to speak of.”
    • “The game feels like it lacks any narrative depth.”
    • “I was disappointed by the absence of a coherent storyline.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers emphasize that while new content is appreciated, the inclusion of existing elements is crucial for enhancing nostalgia and replayability in older games. This balance is seen as essential for maintaining player engagement and enjoyment.

    • “I welcome new additions, but for an old game like this, the already existing content should really be there for both nostalgia and replayability.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is visually appealing, but it suffers from significant stability issues, frequently crashing with disk full error messages after a few battles.

    • “Good looking game but too buggy - after a few battles it crashed with a disk full error message.”
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Close Combat: The Longest Day is a tactical real-time strategy game with warfare and historical themes.

Close Combat: The Longest Day is available on PC and Windows.

Close Combat: The Longest Day was released on June 2, 2020.

Close Combat: The Longest Day was developed by Strategy 3 Tactics.

Close Combat: The Longest Day has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players disliked this game for its graphics.

Close Combat: The Longest Day is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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