Steel Division: Normandy 44

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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 69 Ratings

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  1. GamingPoptartTV
    Jun 4, 2017
    8
    I have to say that Steel Division did not have the production value of previous games such as Company of Heros, or RUSE. BUT I must say this game is a creative interpretation of any other wise over saturated World War 2 RTS genre. I really do like this games take as it requires people to think about there troops sense they have a limited amount
  2. serberrus
    May 25, 2017
    9
    Steel Division has a rocky start, its obvious from the beginning that it does not have the production value of Company of Heroes, or even of Eugen's other games like Wargame. What it does have is the strategic depth associated with Eugens titles but with the accessibility of a much simpler game. Spend an hour into the tutorial (too long if you ask me, and the VO is AWFUL) and you have aSteel Division has a rocky start, its obvious from the beginning that it does not have the production value of Company of Heroes, or even of Eugen's other games like Wargame. What it does have is the strategic depth associated with Eugens titles but with the accessibility of a much simpler game. Spend an hour into the tutorial (too long if you ask me, and the VO is AWFUL) and you have a very basic grasp on infantry tactics. However, you are completely unprepared for the arty spam and complicated armor warfare of the game. No where in the tutorial does it tell you that each time your tank misses its chance of hitting goes up, a key fact especially when shermans with no experience can't hit the broadside of a barn. All in all a fun game and definitely worth the 40 bucks i dropped on it.

    Pros:
    -Excellent strategic depth and easy accessibility
    -Good variety of units
    -Tanks are fun as hell to command at a battalion level
    -Not a twitch rts

    Cons:
    -Production value is meh
    -Unit movement is often painfully slow
    -Arty spam
    -Tutorial does not prepare you for even the basic concepts of armored warfare (essential if you wish to jump into multiplayer )
    -The VO is absolutely horrific    … Expand
  3. destinyfan1
    Jun 3, 2017
    9
    Best rts of 2017 so far

    positive + huge amount of units + real use of brains to win + pretty graphics + wo 2 setting works well + overall good campaign + 10v10's are insanely fun negative - hard start in my opinion - slow moving can be boring for people ( however you will get use to it ) conclusion: Besides a rough start the game is perfect for me and one of the best wo 2 rts    Best rts of 2017 so far

    positive
    + huge amount of units
    + real use of brains to win
    + pretty graphics
    + wo 2 setting works well
    + overall good campaign
    + 10v10's are insanely fun
    negative
    - hard start in my opinion
    - slow moving can be boring for people ( however you will get use to it )
    conclusion:
    Besides a rough start the game is perfect for me and one of the best wo 2 rts games ever that everyone will like.
    BUY IT!!!!!!!!!    … Expand
  4. telefoonboek
    May 26, 2017
    10
    The 10vs10 games were an instant sell arguement for me. I bought the game in beta and the development team really is working on balancing the game out. There are some stronger/weaker units, but their isn't a bias to allies or axis forces.

    In a decade where quality rts are rare, this game really stands out. Be it the glorieus fields of normandy, the fluid frontline mechanic... I    The 10vs10 games were an instant sell arguement for me. I bought the game in beta and the development team really is working on balancing the game out. There are some stronger/weaker units, but their isn't a bias to allies or axis forces.

    In a decade where quality rts are rare, this game really stands out. Be it the glorieus fields of normandy, the fluid frontline mechanic...

    I really dont like 1v1's or 2v2's, I dont like the competiveness in them. I rather prefer 10vs10, Some will call me noob, but I like to play with decs build around arty, air, or infantry. It lets you play the way u like it. The big collective games also take away a bit off indivudual skill, so their is less pressure to perform well.

    10vs10 games really feel big and can get fun, but messy at times. 1 big chaos.    … Expand
  5. Inductionist
    Jun 11, 2017
    9
    Very good RTS with historical accuracy and authentic feei. Feels quite realistic, though not as deep and complex as the legendary Close Combat series. Nice graphics and fun multiplayer. Definitely recommended!
  6. Noddactius
    May 27, 2017
    10
    Single player reminds me of old Close Combat games in a good way! Eugen systems have always given free updates with new units so I am sure skirmish games will get even better. Next is eastern front?!
  7. Super12
    May 25, 2017
    9
    Overall, it is a good game with only minor difficulties, like movement speed, balance issues, and also arty that destroys stuff in one shot. Its not War game, Its better, the movement speed is realllllly bad, its the only thing keepin' this from a 10/10, but still, BUY IT.
  8. syava_tank
    Jun 20, 2017
    4
    Too poor for game, which based on the trilogy of great realistic wargames, based on the Cold War. It so good in comparison with other wargames on the market, but it seems like a not improved wargame and cropped wargame. 4 points for improved infantry battles in comparison with wargames, and and for a slightly more interesting campaign aand...don't know what else would have prompted me toToo poor for game, which based on the trilogy of great realistic wargames, based on the Cold War. It so good in comparison with other wargames on the market, but it seems like a not improved wargame and cropped wargame. 4 points for improved infantry battles in comparison with wargames, and and for a slightly more interesting campaign aand...don't know what else would have prompted me to raise the rating..… Expand
  9. SoakerCity
    Jul 25, 2017
    9
    The best WW2 RTS since COH, and well worth the price. Its deep, graphically beautiful, and plays like a chess game. Building your own divisions is fun, within the set parameters. People who complain about balance issues just don't realize that some divisions just aren't as good as others- you can pick between about ten divisions on either Axis or Allied side and the balance is actuallyThe best WW2 RTS since COH, and well worth the price. Its deep, graphically beautiful, and plays like a chess game. Building your own divisions is fun, within the set parameters. People who complain about balance issues just don't realize that some divisions just aren't as good as others- you can pick between about ten divisions on either Axis or Allied side and the balance is actually beautiful. I like to pick weaker divisions to challenge myself and spice up the multiplayer matches.… Expand
  10. tpojat
    May 26, 2017
    10
    Excellent Wargame style strategy game which requires planning and decision making. includes nice and challenging singleplayer and multiplayer. I can recommend this for all who are interested in WW2.
  11. Madgad
    May 25, 2017
    10
    Close Combat and Wargame veterans cannot avoid this awsome tactical RTS. It's a deep strategy with everything what i want to see on virtual battlefield.
  12. eiswort
    Jan 25, 2018
    0
    False advertisement on realist data,units and gameplay ,there aren't any respect on real Normandy other than very few instance such as beute firefly which is a historical fact. jumbo has better armor than King tiger and about 3 time the armor piecing damage increment from maximum firing range.

    Aside from their marketing,the game itself is a mess,demanding load out yet pathetic graphic    False advertisement on realist data,units and gameplay ,there aren't any respect on real Normandy other than very few instance such as beute firefly which is a historical fact. jumbo has better armor than King tiger and about 3 time the armor piecing damage increment from maximum firing range.

    Aside from their marketing,the game itself is a mess,demanding load out yet pathetic graphic output not even in 2015 can be tolerable. Network issue every 10 games in US is quite common, music are very repetitive and the game can barely go beyond 50 hours for the price aside for very short campaign with total of 12 extreme similar objective.

    Beside false advertisement,this game also has to do with paradox who notorious in dlc ,expensive dlc for very minor game patching,pity that they abandon their generous dlc policy before this BS.the devs put shame on wargame series and might be the final nail on the coffin after AOA debacle.

    Some people think it could be wargame:ww2 but this is not wargame nor ww2, only some ww2 theme cosplayers fighting on Normandy.

    I won't suggest this to my worst enemy,that will be PUBG or something.    … Expand
  13. DDoutel
    Feb 23, 2018
    9
    I'm trying very hard to like this game. I played Wargame: Red Dragon, and found it completely inaccessible to beginners of RTS gaming; simply too hectic. Steel Division: Normandy 44 is much the same; completely inaccessible to beginners of the genre, even in single player. The campaign does a very poor job of introducing n00bs to the game in a stepwise fashion, such that they aren'tI'm trying very hard to like this game. I played Wargame: Red Dragon, and found it completely inaccessible to beginners of RTS gaming; simply too hectic. Steel Division: Normandy 44 is much the same; completely inaccessible to beginners of the genre, even in single player. The campaign does a very poor job of introducing n00bs to the game in a stepwise fashion, such that they aren't completely overwhelmed, discouraged, and generally frustrated to the point of quitting. Like I said, I'm trying hard to enjoy it, but a long way from it so far.

    EDIT: It has taken me months to get to the point where I could beat a medium AI with any consistency. That said, I find this game singularly rewarding and a huge pleasure to both play and watch it being played by the experts. I highly recommend this game!    … Expand
  14. Exyork
    Mar 21, 2018
    10
    THe game is just the best RTS in years, good balance, a lot of interesting mechanics. THe UI is a bit old school and the Playerbase isnt huge but its enough and the gameplay in MP is just top, esp. since the last patches and DLCs.
  15. shadowpoker
    Apr 25, 2018
    8
    I really enjoy this game. The only thing I am missing is to run a larger campaign in Coop. Also a longer campaign with some strategic options would be nice. Quite nice mix between a feeling of realism and balance. I also enjoy how much better the artillery work compared to the Wargame series. A few more maps with different height in terrain would also be nice. I would also have like someI really enjoy this game. The only thing I am missing is to run a larger campaign in Coop. Also a longer campaign with some strategic options would be nice. Quite nice mix between a feeling of realism and balance. I also enjoy how much better the artillery work compared to the Wargame series. A few more maps with different height in terrain would also be nice. I would also have like some more after-game-statistic I could use to improve my game. It not like a new Close Combat, but it is a enjoyable game, one of the most enjoyable game in the modern era I would say.… Expand

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  1. Windows Central
    Feb 21, 2018
    80
    While the gameplay can feel rushed sometimes, Steel Division nevertheless is a great game that authentically recreates the World War II conflict and brings some new ideas to the RTS genre.
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  2. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Sep 13, 2017
    78
    Despite its visual similarities with Wargame series, Steel Division Normandy 44 is nothing like it gameplay-wise. “If a bunch of tanks couldn’t take care of a problem, just send more next time” way of thinking doesn’t work here: two infantry platoons, a reconnaissance unit and a properly placed AT gun can lay waste to a whole battalion. And if you throw some machineguns and a mortar into that mix, enemy’d be hard-pressed to crack this nut without some serious artillery support. [Issue#222, p.52]
  3. PC PowerPlay
    Aug 17, 2017
    80
    A highly detailed look at a period of history that still manages to fascinate gamers after all these years. [Issue#264, p.69]
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