Heroes of Normandie
" Engaging strategy game with faithful board game adaptation but short, repetitive content "
Heroes of Normandie Review
Heroes of Normandie is a digital adaptation of the original board game, delivering a light tactical wargame experience with a strong thematic flavor inspired by classic WWII movies. The game features quick missions, small maps, and a limited number of units, emphasizing puzzle-like tactical challenges rather than large-scale battles. Players appreciate its faithful representation of the board game mechanics, the humor infused in characters and cutscenes, and the ease of use with an intuitive interface and scenario editor.
However, the game suffers from a lack of polish, missing features at launch (notably the absence of action cards and some unit abilities), frequent bugs, and an underwhelming AI that sometimes feels unfair due to dice roll randomness. The campaign is relatively short, and multiplayer suffers from a small player base. Many players recommend purchasing on sale due to the limited content and replayability at full price. Developer support appears reduced, with some issues remaining unresolved over time.
Highlights
Players praise the game's faithful adaptation of the board game mechanics and the engaging, fast-paced tactical gameplay.
The graphics are colorful and cartoonish, capturing the board game's charm with detailed unit art and humorous cutscenes referencing classic war movies.
The scenario editor and multiple game modes add replay value, while the recent addition of action cards enhances strategic depth.
The tutorial and interface are generally helpful, making the game accessible to newcomers and board game fans alike.
Criticisms
Common criticisms include the game's short campaign length and small maps limiting strategic depth.
Many players report frustrating bugs, especially related to cards, UI glitches, and occasional crashes.
The dice roll mechanics introduce frustrating randomness, sometimes perceived as unfair AI advantages, detracting from the tactical experience.
Some important board game features and expansions are missing or only partially implemented.
Multiplayer suffers from a sparse community, reducing its appeal.
Several reviews highlight the game's high price relative to content and polish, recommending purchase only on significant discounts.
Pros
- • Faithful digital adaptation of the original board game mechanics and rules.
- • Engaging, fast-paced tactical gameplay with puzzle-like challenges.
- • Colorful, cartoonish graphics capturing the board game charm and humor.
- • Scenario editor allows easy creation and sharing of custom missions.
- • Recent addition of action cards adds strategic depth and variety.
- • Tutorial and interface are accessible and informative for new players.
- • Campaign offers a variety of missions across three factions.
Cons
- • Campaign and overall content are relatively short and repetitive.
- • Numerous bugs remain, including card malfunctions and UI glitches.
- • Dice roll randomness can feel unfair and frustrating against AI.
- • Missing features from board game like some unit abilities and expansions.
- • Multiplayer community is very small, limiting online play options.
- • High price point compared to content and polish; better on sale.
- • Tutorial lacks depth on some mechanics, confusing new players.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Heroes of Normandie released?
Heroes of Normandie was released on October 1, 2015.
Who developed Heroes of Normandie?
Heroes of Normandie was developed by Cat Rabbit.
Is Heroes of Normandie available on Mac?
No, Heroes of Normandie is not currently available on Mac according to our data.
Is Heroes of Normandie available on Linux?
No, Heroes of Normandie is not currently available on Linux according to our data.
What is the Metacritic score for Heroes of Normandie?
Heroes of Normandie has a Metacritic score of 65.
Where can I buy Heroes of Normandie?
You can buy Heroes of Normandie on Steam.
Game Details
Take one of the most modern, fun and engaging board games created in recent years. Match it with cutting-edge technology. Add a ridiculously well-crafted art style and a ton of extra content. This is the recipe to one of the most thrilling, charming and captivating strategy games you will ever find.
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