Secret Weapons Over Normandy

 PC
Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 26
  3. Negative: 1 out of 26
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  1. Game Over Online
    71
    The lack of difficulty levels, imbalanced gameplay mechanics and lack of multiplayer support reduce this game from being much more than a rent for anyone other than the most hardcore flight fanatic.
  2. GameSpot
    69
    While it accomplishes its goal of providing a fun WWII-themed shooting gallery, it doesn't really shine in any one particular area, resulting in a game that's competent but not very compelling.
  3. PC Gamer
    65
    A curious amalgam of campy storytelling and abysmally simplified flight dynamics. [Feb 2004, p.68]
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  5. ActionTrip
    61
    Other than the thrills of fast-paced flight action, and occasional turret-oriented missions, the game doesn't demonstrate any particularly rewarding features.
  6. GamerFeed
    60
    If you're looking for a stripped-down, arcade-style approach to the usually arduous and otherwise inaccessible air combat genre, a "third person air shooter" if you will, then you won't want to let SWON take off without you!
  7. Village Voice
    60
    Secret Weapons' assortment of bombing runs, dogfights, and detail missions fly by thanks to an emphasis on arcade-style ease-of-play, but one simply leads into the next.
  8. Computer Gaming World
    50
    Despite the arcade emphasis, flying these planes is a bitch. [Mar 2004, p.90]
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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 12
  3. Negative: 3 out of 12
  1. ChristosT.
    Jun 8, 2004
    4
    Once you start using the reflex time button (slows things down) the game becomes too easy, but some missions (Midway, german jet fighters) Once you start using the reflex time button (slows things down) the game becomes too easy, but some missions (Midway, german jet fighters) are impossible to get through without it anyway. God knows why there is no option to choose between different difficulty levels. Average gameplay and graphics, don't waste your money for this game. … Full Review »
  2. SimonD.
    Apr 16, 2004
    4
    No multiplay, easy mission until 7 then I have been playing this level for 5 days, needs to be consistent reminds me of previous lucas arts No multiplay, easy mission until 7 then I have been playing this level for 5 days, needs to be consistent reminds me of previous lucas arts games i threw them on the fire as well!!!… Full Review »
  3. MackyE.
    Dec 30, 2003
    7
    Arcade Game Flight Sim which Will only be Fun for a while , needs more adjustment of gameplay and flight models, needs multiplayer. Be much Arcade Game Flight Sim which Will only be Fun for a while , needs more adjustment of gameplay and flight models, needs multiplayer. Be much more fun if a good mission kill rate was 5 rather than 25.… Full Review »
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