Undaunted Normandy
- July 28, 2023
- Bookmark Games
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 original board game with intuitive gameplay.
- Offers a quick and engaging way to play the board game without the lengthy setup.
- The developer is responsive to feedback and regularly implements updates and fixes.
- Graphics and UI are poorly designed, making the game visually unappealing and hard to read.
- The AI is inconsistent and often makes poor decisions, detracting from the overall experience.
- The game is riddled with bugs and lacks essential features like an undo button, making it frustrating to play.
- graphics60 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users describing them as outdated, fuzzy, and poorly rendered, particularly in the 3D mode. While some appreciate the option to switch to a 2D view, they criticize the low resolution and lack of clarity in the visuals, making it difficult to differentiate between units and read the game board. Overall, the consensus is that significant graphical improvements are needed to enhance the game's presentation and user experience.
“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.”
“The dev has been quick to address gameplay issues; the game plays well as is, hope to see graphical and quality of life improvements through the early access period, and more of the Undaunted games in the future.”
“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.”
“It looks dreadful; it cannot be understated how bad the visuals are in this release.”
- gameplay18 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its intuitive layout and authenticity to the board game, combining tactical and deck-building elements that create a unique and engaging experience. While the graphics are noted to be somewhat fuzzy and in need of improvement, the core mechanics remain fun and easy to grasp, ensuring that the gameplay is the main highlight of the digital adaptation. Overall, players appreciate the tight gameplay and the nostalgic feel it evokes from the original 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, sure, but the main appeal is always the gameplay, anyway.”
“The gameplay of this digital version is tight and authentic to the board game.”
- stability8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game is currently in early access and users report experiencing a few glitches and bugs, particularly with the AI opponent's moves. However, the development team is actively working on fixes, and players have noted that issues can often be resolved by restarting the game. Overall, while stability is a concern, it is expected given the game's early release status.
“A solid implementation of the board game, if not buggy (early access, I know).”
“The game is early access and a bit buggy, but the dev team is great and constantly implementing fixes.”
“Few glitches still, and the AI opponent makes some useless moves, but I think the game is still in beta/early release, so no dramas there.”
“I ran into 2 small glitches, but I quit, then went back in and hit resume game, and it was fine.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % 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.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a sense of good wholesome fun, suggesting that it evokes positive feelings and a lighthearted experience for players.
- music2 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 overall experience. Additionally, the tutorial is considered helpful, making it easier for players to engage with the game.
“Great music and helpful tutorial, highly recommend!!!”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is engaging and sets a strong foundation, with players feeling intrigued after just one mission. However, further details on character development and plot progression are needed to fully assess its depth and impact. Overall, the initial narrative experience is promising but requires more exploration.
