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Battles In Normandy is the third game in the Decisive Battles game series. Battles in Normandy recreates all aspects of the Normandy campaign, from the landings on the first day to the final climax of the campaign at Falaise. Strategic Studies Group rewrote the Decisive Battles game engine for Battles in Normandy with a host of new special rules for amphibious and airborne operations, plus a huge number of other enhancements.

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Battles in Normandy appeared in PC Gamer's January edition: I forgot to write down the page before loaning the magazine to a friend (DOH). I'm sure someone out there has it and can lend a helping hand. If not, I'll find out and post the page # later.

Anyway, here are some excepts:

"You can do what you want, when you want: You're not constrained by narrow phases."

"Battles in Normandy is one hell of a wargame"

"The game's 2 campaigns and 8 scenarios cover the conflict's significant battles with brain-twisting realism and heart-pumping excitement. It's a must have for any West Front aficionado."

Final Verdict: 81% (Excellent)

Good job SSG and thank you Mark Walker and PCgamer for the review!

-Joe
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Only 81%??? Didn't they rate Korsun Pocket higher? Why is it 99% of all wargames if they are turn based and hexed based get low review scores and they give these RTS POS games high 80's and 90's????

I swear if I ever win the lottery I'm going to start my own gaming magazine and I betcha RTS/FPS get some lame scores like you never seen before and all wargames, turn based and hex based get high 90's. ;)
WE/I WANT 1:1 or something even 1:2 death animations in the KOIOS PANZER COMMAND SERIES don't forget Erik! ;) and Floating Paratroopers We grew up with Minor, Marginal and Decisive victories why rock the boat with Marginal, Decisive and Legendary?


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KP got a 93% and a "Editor`s Choice Award".

81% is not bad at all.
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True...I'm happy as long as my test scores exceeds 75% [;)]

Agree with you about RTS Ravinhood, I just can't bare them no matter how hard I try.
Really been putting an effort into liking HoI - but as soon as war is declared it simply overwhelms me!

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KP got a 93% and a "Editor`s Choice Award".

81% is not bad at all.
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