MARKET GARDEN

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MARKET GARDEN is a single player action game. It was developed by Icy Bayts and was released on August 1, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

MARKET GARDEN is a fast-paced, classic WWII shooter that immerses players in the epic airborne operation, delivering authentic, boots-on-the-ground combat with satisfying gunplay. It embraces the golden era of PS2-style FPS games, focusing on intense single-player action without modern frills like microtransactions or open worlds. Experience the scale and camaraderie of war as part of a realistic squad, not a lone hero.

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72%

Audience ScoreBased on 39 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers a nostalgic throwback to classic WWII shooters, providing a fun and engaging experience for fans of the genre.
Despite being developed by a single person, the game features good weapon variety and enjoyable gun mechanics.
For its price, the game is considered a solid value, delivering a decent amount of gameplay and entertainment.

The AI is often criticized for being overly simplistic and can feel like they cheat, making combat frustrating at times.
The graphics and color palette have been described as unattractive and can hinder visibility, detracting from the overall experience.
Gameplay mechanics, such as the inability to cancel reloads and the heavy flinch when shot, can lead to frustrating moments during combat.

graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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63%
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The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the unique and charming aesthetics, while others criticize the visibility issues and cartoonish style reminiscent of voxel games like "Minecraft." Many agree that improvements could enhance the overall experience, particularly in terms of color palette and texture clarity, as the current design sometimes makes it difficult to distinguish enemies from the background. Overall, while the graphics have their appeal, they could benefit from refinements to better support gameplay.
- “The level aesthetics are fantastic, the characters, pickups, and weapons all look fantastic.”
- “I love the graphics with their fine settings, plus the CRT filters and the landscapes.”
- “The recoil and gun handling is rather beautiful, the graphics are decent for those who like the style.”
- “The aesthetic is pretty ugly too, and enemies regularly are indiscernible from the crunchy background.”
- “Mainly the art style becomes problematic in two areas, like highly vegetated areas and the tank level, making seeing enemies really difficult, and as such diminishes the experience.”
- “That being said, the intensity and visceral nature of the combat is severely diminished by the art style.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is brief, consisting of only eight missions loosely inspired by Operation Market Garden, featuring a variety of perspectives that often lack coherence. While the missions are engaging and provide a classic WWII experience, some players find the narrative disjointed, particularly with the abrupt shifts between different factions and roles. Overall, the gameplay is enjoyable, but the storytelling could benefit from clearer progression and optional objectives.
- “This game accomplishes its mission by delivering a classic WWII gaming experience.”
- “The missions take between 10 - 20 minutes to play and have a clear objective.”
- “Only on the 3rd mission but liking the game a lot already.”
- “The missions are only very loosely based on Operation Market Garden, as you will switch among various perspectives, many of which really make no sense.”
- “One mission you're playing as the American 101st Airborne, next you'll be playing the British paratroopers, then another mission you'll be playing as the Polish parachute brigade, and then another mission you'll be playing as an American tanker who somehow was sent alone to clean up an area full of Panzers and Wehrmacht soldiers with unlimited Panzerfausts and unlimited respawns until you kill all the Panzers!”
- “For example, when completing a mission and closing the game, then relaunching the game and pressing 'continue', it will bring you to the mission you just completed and not the next one, which feels wrong.”
gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
67%
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The gameplay of the game is a mixed bag, featuring decent gun mechanics and death animations, but marred by issues such as poor visibility and frustrating mechanics when shot at. While it offers a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic FPS titles, players have noted glitches and a lack of essential features like prone and lean mechanics, which detract from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, the game may appeal to those who enjoy retro aesthetics and simple FPS gameplay.
- “Market Garden, or MG from now on, is a simple FPS with bots, with graphics a bit cartoonish and voxel-like a la 'Minecraft', but with gameplay more similar to the classic Call of Duty: World at War or the old WWII Medal of Honor games.”
- “If you dig that sort of retro aesthetics and gameplay, it's worth a try.”
- “Personally, I began to establish a habit of entering the next 'arena', picking a spot where I could pick off hostiles, and (ideally) be in a position that would confuse the AI and turn the gameplay into a turkey shoot.”
- “The core gameplay loop feels a little 'meh' because getting shot at can make it very difficult to shoot back and visibility is poor because so much vision is obscured by many of the first-person viewmodels (sights are too thick).”
- “Another one would be the lack of both a prone mechanic and a lean mechanic, both of which this game would greatly benefit.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game features appropriate tracks that fit the overall atmosphere, though they can become repetitive and lack variety. While the soundtrack is not particularly remarkable, it complements the gameplay without feeling out of place. Overall, players note that the music enhances the experience, despite some shortcomings in its execution.
- “The soundtrack, while nothing special, fits well and doesn’t feel out of place.”
- “There are imperfect controls, endless enemies, and a good soundtrack.”
- “There are appropriate music tracks, though they can meander and repeat on short loops.”
- “The soundtrack, while nothing special, also fits and doesn't feel out of place.”
- “There are too few variable soundtracks.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the game's stability is generally solid, with only occasional glitches that do not significantly impact gameplay. The developers are proactive in seeking feedback and bug reports to improve the experience.
- “There are frequent crashes that disrupt the gaming experience, making it frustrating to progress.”
- “The game suffers from constant lag and performance issues, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.”
- “I encountered several bugs that caused the game to freeze, requiring me to restart my console.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, particularly when it comes to tasks like picking up ammo, which can detract from the overall experience.
- “Picking up ammo is a little tedious too.”
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I find myself doing the same tasks over and over, which really drains the fun out of the game.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game is criticized for being tied to poor gameplay mechanics, such as ineffective gunplay and frustrating controls, which detract from the overall experience. Players feel that the issues with weapon handling and accuracy diminish the value of any potential in-game purchases.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is generally well-received, with a strong concept that enhances immersion; however, gameplay issues, such as ground troops easily approaching tanks, detract from the overall experience.