Frontline : Longest Day
- December 9, 2014
- Slitherine Ltd.
Get on SteamIn Frontline: The Longest Day, players command the Allied forces through some of the most famous battles of the war, freeing Europe from the hands of the German Army. The game takes place over five massive, engaging and challenging missions, all inspired by historical missions which took place during operation Overlord: Utah, Omaha, Gold, Cherbourg, Sword & Juno.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has potential and could have been a classic if it were properly polished.
- It offers a quick and easy gameplay experience suitable for casual players.
- The graphics are visually appealing, even if not very sharp.
- The game is plagued with numerous bugs that hinder gameplay and progress.
- It lacks a proper tutorial and manual, making it difficult for players to understand mechanics.
- The game feels unfinished and is criticized for being a cash grab with little improvement over previous titles.
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics are visually appealing but lack sharpness, and users report issues with fullscreen support and resolution options. While the frame rate can reach excessively high levels, it can strain hardware, prompting some players to cap it for better performance. Overall, the graphics are criticized for poor map and unit balance, detracting from the experience.
“The graphics are pretty, creating a visually appealing experience, although they could be sharper.”
“The frame rate is incredibly high, reaching up to an astonishing 1000 fps, which showcases the game's performance capabilities.”
“Starts in a window (press alt+enter to fill screen), no resolution options (although it's running fine in 2560x1080). The graphics are pretty but not very sharp.”
“Here you only get unfair and unhistorical map/unit balance, poor graphics, and not even fullscreen support.”
“The frame rate is insanely high (up to a totally unnecessary 1000 fps), which was straining my graphics card.”
- story2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has been criticized for having a game-breaking bug that hinders progress, as players cannot access new missions until the current one is completed. Additionally, reviewers feel that the campaign design lacks depth and could benefit from inspiration from classic strategy games like Panzer General.
“The story is engaging and keeps you invested in the characters and their journeys.”
“The narrative is rich and immersive, drawing you into the world and its conflicts.”
“The campaign design offers a unique perspective on historical events, making the story feel both educational and entertaining.”
“There was a game-breaking bug in the scenario I am now playing (and you can't access new missions until the current one is complete). I am just hoping they have fixed that now (a unit on a hill that moves but leaves a ghost unit which cannot be killed - but the game counts it as a unit and you need to destroy all German units...).”
“There is pretty much that could have been done with the storyline and campaign design. In fact, if you could get inspiration from the old Panzer General, with Moscow rules.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent crashes and corrupt saved files, which detract from the overall experience. Players have reported frustrating bugs, such as tanks being unable to navigate certain areas of the map without clear guidance. Overall, the lack of a proper manual further complicates gameplay, leaving users to troubleshoot on their own.
“I was disappointed with this game as I was hoping for a nice hex-based old-school style game, but instead I found this buggy game with a strange map style. For example, tanks cannot cross certain areas and must go around trees and some rivers; you must find out which ones as the map gives no clues. The game also crashes, and the saved games are often corrupt. I've played 19 hours and it would probably be more enjoyable if it weren't for the bugs.”
“Buggy as hell, and the 'manual' you can click on in the opening screen consists solely of installation instructions for one of their other games, so you're pretty much on your own figuring out how to accomplish all that stuff they say you can do.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy is criticized as a typical cash grab associated with mobile ports, suggesting a focus on profit over player experience.
“Typical mobile port cash grab from these developers.”
“The monetization system feels overly aggressive and detracts from the overall experience.”
“It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Gameplay features a variety of combat mechanics and special abilities that may not be immediately apparent to players, encouraging exploration and experimentation to fully understand the system.
“The combat mechanics are diverse and offer a range of special abilities that may not be immediately apparent.”
“The gameplay is engaging, with various combat mechanics that encourage players to explore different strategies.”
“I love how the special abilities add depth to the gameplay, making each encounter feel unique and challenging.”
“The combat mechanics and special abilities are not intuitive and take a long time to understand.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
