Undaunted Normandy
- July 28, 2023
- Bookmark Games
- 11h median play time
Get on Steam"Undaunted: Normandy" is a deck-building strategy game set during World War II. Command American or German forces in mission-based battles, using cards to control troops, seize initiative, and bolster defenses. Every casualty depletes your deck, adding a layer of tension to decisions and requiring strategic thinking. Lead wisely to turn the tide of battle in your favor.
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Reviews
- Faithful adaptation of the board game with intuitive gameplay and mechanics.
- The game is fully playable in its current state, and the developer is actively working on improvements.
- Offers a quick way to enjoy the board game without the lengthy setup, making it accessible for solo and multiplayer play.
- Graphics and UI are poorly designed, with many elements being hard to read and visually unappealing.
- Multiplayer functionality is severely lacking, requiring players to exit and re-enter the game for turns, making it cumbersome.
- The game suffers from frequent freezing and bugs, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- graphics37 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users describing them as poorly rendered and lacking polish, particularly in the 3D mode. While the 2D visuals are considered somewhat acceptable, they suffer from low resolution and a lack of clarity, making it difficult to differentiate between game elements. Overall, players express a strong desire for significant graphical improvements to enhance the game's aesthetic appeal and usability.
“Sure, there will be more work on graphics and small bugs, but I am positively surprised how far the game has come after such a short time.”
“The 2D visuals look much better and emulate the board and counters from the physical game.”
“The visuals are rough around the edges, sure, but the main appeal is always the gameplay, anyway, and the 2D mode is quite decent and I'm sure will become more polished in future patches.”
“If this game just had a classic 2D look with a nice and functional UI, I would give a positive review, but the game looks horrendous, with badly rendered terrain, counters that look like they've been cut out by a child, cards that are in different resolutions than other graphic elements, and a UI that looks like it was programmed in BASIC or FORTRAN.”
“The visuals are an absolute mess at the moment, even though they claim they just added high-resolution textures.”
“With all the fantastic assets that Osprey have at hand, I cannot for the life of me understand why the game uses awful washed-out map graphics and appallingly rendered 3D soldiers that look more like a Roblox model than anything remotely evocative of this period.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its intuitive layout and authentic adaptation of the board game, featuring a unique blend of tactical and deck-building mechanics. While the graphics may be somewhat fuzzy, the core gameplay remains engaging and enjoyable, with users noting its fun and easy-to-understand mechanics. Some players express a desire for more detailed gameplay logs, but overall, the gameplay experience is considered the main highlight.
“The gameplay of this digital version is tight and authentic to the board game.”
“I love the board game; its unique and clever gameplay (a mix of tactical and deck building) is reflected in the video game.”
“Fun, easy, unique game mechanics.”
“The gameplay logs need to show way more information.”
“The visuals are rough around the edges, but the main appeal is always the gameplay.”
“Having played this digital game (only, never played the physical), I am even more enamored with the core game mechanics.”
- stability7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- -29 % neutral mentions
- 86 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is a mixed bag; while some players report minimal bugs and occasional glitches, many experience frequent freezes that necessitate hard resets. As it is currently in early access, users acknowledge the presence of issues but appreciate the developers' ongoing efforts to implement fixes.
“A solid implementation of the board game, with minimal bugs.”
“The game runs smoothly without any crashes or major issues.”
“I appreciate the consistent performance; it feels very stable during gameplay.”
“Can't recommend now because it freezes a lot.”
“Gameplay freezes constantly and I have to just hard quit the game and start over.”
“The game is early access and a bit buggy, but the dev team is great and constantly implementing fixes.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Despite the game's simplistic graphics, players report that the performance is surprisingly poor, indicating significant optimization issues.
“Considering just how basic the graphics are, the performance is horrendous too.”
“The game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, even in less demanding scenes.”
“I expected better optimization given the game's simple design, but it runs like a mess.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game to be a source of good wholesome fun, evoking positive emotions and a sense of joy throughout the experience.
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with users noting its quality and effectiveness in enhancing the gameplay experience. Additionally, the tutorial is considered helpful, further contributing to the overall positive reception.
“Great music and helpful tutorial, highly recommend!!!”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is engaging and sets a strong foundation, with players expressing intrigue and curiosity about the narrative direction after just one mission. However, some feel that the depth and complexity of the plot may need further development as the game progresses. Overall, the initial impression suggests a promising storyline that captivates players' interest.
