A Front Too Far: Normandy

Last updated: 2025-12-07

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Summary
  • Unique WWII open-world concept and good value.
  • Suffers significantly from lack of overall polish.
  • Vehicle physics are largely unplayable.
  • Critical save system flaws cause frustration.
  • Combat and AI are often frustrating.
  • Missions become tedious and repetitive.
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Categories

Open-World ExplorationFirst-Person ShooterRPGSurvivalSingle-player StoryLoot-Driven Combat SystemResource Management

Emotions

Satisfaction25%Frustration25%Disappointment19%Hope5%Excitement4%
Reviews
(sample size)
104
Helpful reviews
97%
Unhelpful reviews
3%
Protest reviews
0%
Positive points
262
Negative points
416
Gameplay points
101
Perf. points
7
Rec. points
67
Misc points
61
Point
Enjoyable Gameplay & Great Value
Description
The game is widely enjoyed by players, described as fun, engaging, and often humorous, providing good replayability and several hours of entertainment. Many reviewers emphasized its excellent value for the price, noting its passionate development and refreshing qualities.
Importance
87%
Unique WWII Open-World Concept
Description
Players highly appreciate the game's unique concept of an open-world RPG set during World War II, offering a fresh take on the genre. The blend of sandbox freedom, story, and survival elements within this setting is seen as creative and captivating, especially for an indie title.
Importance
71%
Competent Gunplay and Weapon Variety
Description
Players generally find the gunplay to be competent and enjoyable, with realistic weapon handling and good combat animations. The game offers a high quantity of diverse, customizable WWII weapons that contribute to the immersive war atmosphere.
Importance
37%
Decent Story and Mission Progression
Description
The game features a good storyline and enjoyable mission progression, providing a positive narrative experience. These elements are accompanied by a great soundtrack, enhancing the overall immersion.
Importance
15%
Technical & Localization Details
Description
Players noted workarounds for playability, like slowing mouse speed on Windows, and appreciated the game's compatibility with Linux and lower-performance systems. The game also provides multi-language support, including native Chinese and Spanish subtitles for English cinematics.
Importance
11%
Evokes WWII Nostalgia
Description
The game successfully evokes a sense of nostalgia for classic World War II shooters, particularly drawing comparisons to the original Medal of Honor series. This retro feel appeals to fans of older WWII titles.
Importance
8%
Basic NPC Features
Description
The game includes basic NPC features such as voice lines and some differentiation among enemy NPCs. French Resistance characters are noted for being fully voice-acted.
Importance
7%